bobbing for apples

Bobbing for apples is SO 2003. Photo: slapjack, Flickr

Halloween games are a great way to keep the ghouls and goblins at your Halloween bash entertained. You don't want them just sitting around eating candy, do you? Here are two fun Halloween games to get the party started.

Pin the Wart on the Witch
Who loves putting on a blindfold and being spun around in circles? Kids do! This twist on Pin the Tail on the Donkey will have them in stitches as they try to put the witch's wart where it belongs:

On a large piece of butcher paper, draw a simple witch face. Use colored construction paper to give her some features such as hair, a hat, and a prominent nose. Hang the witch on the wall and give each player a sticker with their name on it. Blindfold one player at a time and give them a few spins before letting them try to get the wart on the witch's nose. The player who comes the closest, wins!

Donut on a String
Bobbing for apples is fun, but who wants to get their head wet at a party? Try this fun food game instead:

Using string, hang plain donuts from the ceiling -- one for each player. Without using their hands, players must catch and eat the swinging donut. Whoever devours their donut first is the winner. To make it even more fun, try blindfolding the players first!

Need ideas to keep your older children entertained this Halloween? Celebration.com gives ideas for teen Halloween parties here.
Looking for even more party ideas and themes? Holidays Central has a guide to hosting a wonderfully witchy party.