So you want to have a Halloween party, but are unsure how to keep the kids entertained while they are there. After all, there is only so much pizza and candy that a kid can take! If you are tired of the traditional games, like costume contests and bobbing for apples, here are a couple of alternatives that can help keep everyone entertained.
Spooky Storytelling
On a creepy night like Halloween, telling spooky stories can help set the mood. Before the party, you will want to take a small deck of index cards and write story-starting phrases. You will want at least one per party goer, and more if you want the game to continue longer. Keep them appropriate to your party’s age group, but you can include things like:
It was a dark and stormy night…
The door creaked open and we saw…
The witch cackled over her cauldron, stirring what looked like…
I peaked under the bed and saw…
There was a knocking at the window and…
I heard a horrible scream and I knew…
To play the game, sit everyone in a circle and dim the lights. Consider having a flashlight to pass to the person whose turn it is to...