100 Things To Do On Halloween With Friends

Last year, my friends and I decided that we didn’t want another run-of-the-mill Halloween. Not only did we hand out candy and watch a scary movie, but we also tried to make it a real event.

We went to a group costume party, carved pumpkins, went ghost hunting at a historic house in the neighborhood, and finished by eating yummy Halloween-themed sweets while listening to a Halloween playlist.

In fact, it was one of the best Halloweens I have ever experienced—not because of the costumes or candy, but because of the fun we had together.

That night taught me something important: Halloween is not just about traditions—it’s about making memories to share with the people you love.

If you are wondering what to do this year, you’ve come to the right place because I’ve created a list of 100 things to do on Halloween with friends.

Whether you’re up for nighttime terrors, cozy nights in, or group activities that leave you in hysterical laughter, there’s something for everyone here.

Why Have Fun Celebrating Halloween With Friends?

Halloween is one of those holidays that always seems more fun when you share it. Sure, when we were kids, the appeal was mostly about the candy. But now, as young adults, it’s about more than sweets—we want to be creative, come together for the festivities, and create spooky memories that last.

Socializing while celebrating Halloween:

Creates cherished memories you’ll laugh about for years.
Provides an excuse to dress up in silly costumes together.
Offers a nice balance of creepy, cozy, and adventurous fun.
Generates Instagram- and TikTok-worthy moments you’ll love reliving.

100 Halloween activities with friends

Classic Spooky Fun

Go trick-or-treating (yes, even as an adult).
Visit a haunted house.
Have a scary movie marathon.
Tell ghost stories in the dark.
Go ghost hunting with apps and EMF meters.
Try a Ouija board (if you dare).
Visit a cemetery at night (respectfully).
Play flashlight tag outside.
Try an escape room with a horror theme.
Explore a local “haunted” attraction.

Creative Costumes & Dress-Up

Plan a group costume theme.
Host a costume contest with prizes.
Do a DIY costume-making night.
Swap old costumes with friends.
Recreate nightmare villain looks.
Dress up as each other (funny impersonations).
Try matching scary makeup looks.
Make a TikTok transition costume video.
Host a spooky fashion show runway.
Have a pet costume party.

️ At-Home Halloween Vibes

Help decorate a friend’s house.
Carve pumpkins.
Paint mini pumpkins for less mess.
Bake Halloween cookies.
Make caramel apples.
Build a candy buffet table.
Create a haunted gingerbread house.
Try Halloween mocktails.
Make pumpkin spice lattes at home.
Mix a “witch’s brew” punch bowl.

Horror-Themed Games

Play “Murder Mystery Dinner.”
Try Mafia or Werewolf party games.
Have a Halloween trivia competition.
Play “Escape the Zombie” scavenger hunt.
Host a glow-in-the-dark hide-and-seek night.
Set up a spooky bingo game.
Play Halloween charades.
Try spooky Pictionary.
Have a horror video game marathon.
Play board games (Clue is a classic).

Outdoor Adventures

Go pumpkin picking.
Visit a corn maze at night.
Go apple picking in costume.
Take a Halloween night hike.
Camp out and tell scary campfire stories.
Host an outdoor movie screening.
Drive around the neighborhood to see decorations.
Play a Halloween scavenger hunt game.
Visit the most decorated street in town.
Have a late-night bonfire.

Sweet Treats & Food Fun

Bake pumpkin bread.
Try candy corn taste tests.
Play a blindfolded candy guessing game.
Make a Halloween charcuterie board.
Cook ghost-shaped pancakes.
Host a pumpkin pie bake-off.
Roast pumpkin seeds together.
Try witch finger breadsticks.
Make mummy hotdogs.
Host a Halloween potluck.

️ Low-Key & Cozy Vibes

Host a Halloween pajama party.
Read scary books aloud.
Have a Halloween coloring book night.
Put together Halloween playlists on Spotify.
Watch Halloween sitcom specials.
Share childhood Halloween stories.
Work on a Halloween puzzle.
Knit or craft spooky décor.
Write your own scary short stories.
Make a Halloween vision board.

Photo & Social Media Fun

Take group costume photos.
Create a TikTok dance in costume.
Go on a photo scavenger hunt.
Recreate a spooky movie poster.
Film a short horror skit.
Do before-and-after transformation videos.
Make an Instagram reel of your night.
Try stop-motion pumpkin carving clips.
Host a live Q&A in costume.
Make a Halloween vlog.

Music & Entertainment

Do spooky karaoke.
Host a Halloween dance contest.
Recite scary poems.
Have a horror-themed lip-sync battle.
Try a “Thriller” dance-off.
Write and perform a short horror skit.
Host a haunted talent show.
Organize a spooky open-mic night.
Play a Halloween-themed “Name That Tune.”
Make a parody music video in costume.

Daring Challenges

Do a spicy candy challenge.
Try the “eat a caramel apple in 30 seconds” challenge.
Do blind taste tests with mystery foods.
Dare each other to walk through the dark without lights.
Create your own Halloween Fear Factor.
Try a TikTok costume challenge.
Attempt a “no scream” haunted house run.
Stay up until 3 AM telling scary stories.
Play pumpkin bowling with soda bottles.
End the night with a sleepover in costume.

Tips for a Safe Halloween With Friends

Walk together when you’re out at night.
Always respect property when exploring neighborhoods.
Keep scary pranks fun—not traumatizing.
Eat safely (check candy and food labels for allergies).
Plan your ride home if driving or using rideshare after dark.

Bottom Line

Instead of asking what to do on Halloween this year, you’ll already have a list of fun ideas ready. Pick one or two from each category, make them your own, and enjoy the spooky season with your favorite people.

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Onwe Damian Chukwuemeka is a relationship writer, a law student and a student advocate. He was the former Deputy Director of Public Prosecution SUG, University of Calabar, Nigeria, and currently one of the Judges of the High Court of the Student Union Government, University of Calabar. Learn more about him

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