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Halloween
Easy and Fun Halloween Party Ideas Good For Kids and Adults
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Sep 27, 2006, 23:50


There are limitless ideas to the fun you can have at a Halloween party. Over the years, Halloween has grown into a sophisticated, adult celebration. Return to the fun kids had years ago with these basic but fun Halloween party ideas for kids, and they can be used for you grown up kids too!

Apple Bob
Fill a large tub with water and apples. Let kids take turns bobbing for apples.

Costume Contest
Once all your guests arrive at the party, take a vote on the best and scariest costumes. Add as many categories to your list as you want and hand out a grand prize to the best costume.

Pin The Nose on Jack ‘o Lantern
This is a spin-off version of the all-time favorite game among children. Make a huge Jack ‘o Lantern, leaving off his nose. Let kids take turns being blindfolded and pin (or tape) the nose on Jack.

Pumpkin Carving Contest
Hold a pumpkin carving contest. See who can carve the funniest or silliest face into a pumpkin.

Make A Mask
Give younger kids at your Halloween party construction paper, round-ended scissors, markers and glue. Let them make their own face masks for the party. Punch a hole in both sides of the mask and tie string or tiny elastic on the mask.

Guess How Many Seeds
Place counted pumpkin seeds in a large bowl or jar. Each party guest takes turns guessing how many pumpkin seeds there are. Whoever guesses closest to the correct numbers wins a prize.


Pumpkin Seed Spitting Contest
Cut the top off a large pumpkin and remove the inside meat and seeds. Give each kid five seeds and see how many seeds they can spit into the pumpkin from a distance.


Name What's in The Bag
Fill several different bags with items like wet gum balls,cooked spagetti, acrylic spider web material,you get the idea. Then let your guests feel, but not see, what is in each bag, and let them guess what it is. Not for the squeamish!!


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