Bring the laughs this Halloween with our free, printable Halloween Charades game—perfect for family fun, classroom action, or rainy-day energy breaks!
Looking for a last-minute but totally delightful game to fill up your Halloween night or classroom party? Halloween Charades is one of our go-to treats: laugh-out-loud, energetic, and zero mess to clean up.
This printable game is perfect whether you’re hosting a family movie night, a cozy Zoom gathering, or need a no-fuss activity to keep kids busy before trick-or-treating. It’s quick, silly, and a big win with little ones and big kids alike.
Why It’s a Halloween Must
I’ve seen what works in the best-loved printable games—easy prep, a good mix of familiar and funny phrases, and room for imagination. Here’s how ours steps it up for busy moms like us:
- Printable Cards Ready to Go — Just print, cut, and drop them in a bowl.
- Grown-ups & Littles Can Both Play — Fun prompts that everyone can act out, no reading required.
- Two Ways to Play — Go old-school with teams or let the whole group guess in a hilarious free-for-all.
How to Play (With a Cozy Twist)
- Shirt sleeves rolled up, gather the gang and choose who will act first.
- Pick a prompt (without peeking!) and set a 1-minute timer.
- Act it out using only motions, no words or mouthing—make it silly!
- When someone guesses correctly, they earn a point—and now they get to act.
- Keep score (or don’t—just play for smiles!). We crown the winner with a pumpkin cookie reward.
Pro Tip: Want a little classroom structure? Divide into “Team Boo” vs. “Team Broomstick,” or go free-for-all and race through as many prompts as you can in time.
Printable Includes
- A colorful set of 80+ Halloween-themed charades cards
- A bonus blank sheet to let kids create their own prompts (super cute and creative!)
Some Halloween Charade Ideas to Get You Started
Need a little inspiration? These Halloween-themed prompts are included in the printable—and they’re all super fun to act out, whether you’re five or fifty:
- Black cat
- Witch
- Ghost
- Moon
- Pumpkin
- Jack-O-lantern
- Mask
- Stirring a cauldron
- Casting a spell
- Mummy
- Spider
- Frankenstein
- WerewolfZombie
- Spider web
- Mad scientist
- Candy
- Vampire
- Trick-or-treating
- Bobbing for apples
- Face painting
- Howl
- Haunted house
- Ninja Turtle
- Pirate
…and plenty more spooky (and silly!) ideas!
You can even let the kids create their own using the blank cards in the printable—they always come up with the best stuff!
When to Break It Out
- Spooky Family Night: Costume snacks + charades = perfect combo.
- Class Classroom Warm-Up: Kids get wiggles out before lessons start.
- Birthday or Halloween Party: Great in party bags or set as a fun station.
- Rainy Day Energy Buster: Works just as well indoors—no clean-up needed.
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Let’s See Your Spooky Fun!
If your crew gives this game a whirl, I’d love to celebrate your family fun. Tag me on Instagram @micheletripple and use #confessionsofparenting so we can cheer on your Halloween traditions.
Michele Tripple is a renowned author and expert in the fields of parenting, relationships, and personal development. She is a certified Life Coach with her degree in marriage and family studies, her experience as a Family Life Educator, and over a decade of experience as a professional writer; Michele has authored books that provide practical advice and insights into improving family dynamics and personal growth. Her work is celebrated for its blend of research-driven information and relatable, real-world applications. Michele has been a keynote speaker at conferences and has contributed to numerous publications and media outlets, solidifying her reputation as an authoritative voice in her field and helping families build relationships.
My kids love charades so much! This may become a new Halloween tradition/party game for our family!