40 Scary-Fun Halloween Activities to Enjoy at Home

Banish boredom this Halloween with our list of frightfully fun things to do throughout the month of October. From creative game ideas to DIY decorations, free pumpkin-carving stencils and scary-delicious recipes, you'll find exciting Halloween activities to entertain guys and ghouls of all ages.

Who says gingerbread houses are only for Christmas? Grab the whole family for this fun, creative activity that uses candy corn and marshmallow spider webs to turn basic gingerbread house kits into creepy, creaky haunted abodes.

Create sweet Halloween memories with this easy Advent-style calendar that reveals a fun surprise each day leading up to All Hallow's Eve. You can craft a 31-day calendar like we did, or count down the thirteen spookiest days before Halloween, instead. Follow the link below to snag our free, printable tags and the step-by-step instructions. Not in the mood to DIY? Check out the best Halloween countdown calendars you can buy.

Make the indoors fun again with this dizzying, interactive game you can make from everyday craft supplies. Kids and grown-ups alike will get a kick out of seeing who can place the spider closest to the center of the web while blindfolded.