Halloween is the perfect time to blend the eerie with the exciting, and nothing does that better than a Halloween carnival booth. Whether you’re hosting in your backyard or at a community event, these booth ideas will inspire you to create a memorable experience.

1. Haunted Photo Booth

Create lasting memories at your haunted photo booth.
Create lasting memories at your haunted photo booth.

Capture memories with a haunted photo booth featuring a spooky backdrop and props. I once added eerie props like witch hats and skeleton hands, which made for unforgettable photos.

Check if these fit your needs:

  • Spooky Backdrop with Moon and Tree Design: Transform your photos with a chilling backdrop for an unforgettable haunted experience.
  • Halloween Pumpkin Decorations: Enhance your photo booth with realistic pumpkin props for a touch of Halloween charm.
  • Witch Hat with Spider Veil: Add mystery to your photos with a detailed witch hat prop for all ages.

2. Witch’s Brew Beverage Stand

Serve mysterious 'potions' at your witch's brew beverage stand.
Serve mysterious ‘potions’ at your witch’s brew beverage stand.

Quench thirsts with a witch’s brew beverage stand serving colorful drinks in themed cups. I mixed up a ‘potion’ of fruit punch that was a hit with both kids and adults.

Might be a good match:

  • Halloween Themed Cups: Enhance the spooky fun with decorative Halloween-themed cups perfect for serving creepy beverages.
  • Reusable Straws: Add some eco-friendly charm with colorful reusable straws for sipping your witch’s brew.
  • Punch Bowl Set: Serve your magical fruit punch in a bewitching punch bowl set that guests will love.

3. Mummy Bowling Game

Strike out with a fun and spooky mummy bowling game.
Strike out with a fun and spooky mummy bowling game.

Have a blast with a mummy bowling game using white-wrapped pins. This was a favorite at our carnival, especially when we added glow-in-the-dark features for nighttime fun.

Useful items to consider:

  • White Bowling Pins: Transform your game with these white pins, perfect for a spooky mummy theme.
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Tape: Add some fun glow to your game for an exciting nighttime experience.
  • Orange Pumpkin Bowling Ball: Bring the Halloween spirit to your setup with this festive orange bowling ball.

4. Ghostly Face Painting Station

Transform guests into ghoulish creatures with a face painting station.
Transform guests into ghoulish creatures with a face painting station.

Set up a face painting station with spooky designs like ghosts and bats. I love seeing kids’ faces light up when they transform into their favorite Halloween creatures.

A few relevant products:

  • Face Paint Kit for Kids: Transform little faces with vibrant colors and spooky designs. Perfect for Halloween fun!
  • Face Painting Brushes Set: Apply detailed designs effortlessly with high-quality brushes. Ideal for intricate Halloween art.
  • Halloween Themed Stencils: Create precise ghostly patterns with these reusable stencils. Perfect for quick and easy designs.

5. Bewitching Bean Bag Toss

Test your aim with the bewitching bean bag toss.
Test your aim with the bewitching bean bag toss.

Offer a bewitching bean bag toss with spooky targets to hit. This game always brings out the competitive spirit, especially when I add themed prizes for top scores.

Maybe worth checking out:

  • Halloween Bean Bag Toss Game Set: Entice players with this spooky-themed game set, perfect for outdoor carnival fun.
  • Festive Bean Bags for Tossing: Bring excitement with these themed bean bags, ideal for your carnival booth.
  • Carnival Prize Pack for Winners: Motivate players by offering these fun prizes to top scorers at your booth.

6. Mystical Fortune Teller Booth

Offer glimpses of the future at your mystical fortune teller booth.
Offer glimpses of the future at your mystical fortune teller booth.

Add a mystical element with a fortune teller booth, complete with an enigmatic backdrop and a crystal ball. I created an enchanting atmosphere with dim lighting and mysterious drapes that left guests in awe.

Give these a look:

  • Crystal Ball with Stand: Captivate your guests with a dazzling crystal ball as the centerpiece of your fortune teller booth.
  • Mystical Backdrop Curtains: Create an enchanting atmosphere with these luxurious drapes to mystify and captivate your audience.
  • LED String Lights: Add a magical glow and ambience to your booth with these versatile and enchanting lights.

7. Enchanted Puppet Show

Captivate guests with an enchanting puppet show.
Captivate guests with an enchanting puppet show.

Delight audiences with an enchanted puppet show featuring Halloween-themed stories. I once crafted puppets from recycled materials, adding a unique touch to each performance.

Some handy options:

  • Halloween Puppet Set: Bring stories to life with a vibrant Halloween puppet set for an engaging performance.
  • LED String Lights: Illuminate your puppet show with festive LED string lights, perfect for a magical ambiance.
  • Portable Puppet Theater: Set the stage with a portable puppet theater, ideal for enchanting puppet performances anywhere.

8. Skeleton Scavenger Hunt

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a skeleton scavenger hunt.
Embark on a thrilling adventure with a skeleton scavenger hunt.

Organize a skeleton scavenger hunt with hidden bones and clues. This activity was a hit at our last carnival, especially when I added surprise elements like hidden prizes.

Some ideas to consider:

  • Halloween Skeleton Decorations: Create spooky fun with these detailed skeleton props for an immersive scavenger hunt adventure.
  • Halloween Treasure Hunt Clues: Enhance your scavenger hunt with these themed clues, adding excitement and mystery to your event.
  • Hidden Prize Bags for Kids: Delight participants with surprise goodies in these hidden prize bags during your scavenger hunt.

9. Creepy Craft Corner

Get creative at the creepy craft corner.
Get creative at the creepy craft corner.

Provide a creepy craft corner with materials for making Halloween decorations. In my workshops, I find that hands-on crafting engages guests of all ages.

A few things you might like:

  • Halloween Themed Craft Kits: Create spooky decorations with these easy-to-use Halloween craft kits. Perfect for all ages!
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Set: Illuminate your crafts with glow-in-the-dark paint, adding an eerie touch to your Halloween decor.
  • Pumpkin Carving Tools: Carve intricate designs effortlessly with these durable pumpkin carving tools for spooky masterpieces.

10. Halloween Storytelling Corner

Enchant your audience with tales of the supernatural at the storytelling corner.
Enchant your audience with tales of the supernatural at the storytelling corner.

Delight guests with a storytelling corner featuring spooky tales and comfy seating. I used plush cushions and dim lighting to create a cozy atmosphere that drew everyone in.

May just do the trick:

  • Plush Bean Bag Chairs: Create a cozy nook with comfy bean bags that draw everyone in for eerie tales.
  • Dim LED String Lights: Enhance the spooky atmosphere with soft, dimming LED string lights for your storytelling corner.
  • Decorative Halloween Throw Cushions: Add spooky comfort with Halloween-themed throw cushions that invite guests to relax and listen.

11. Ghostly Cake Walk

Win a sweet treat at the ghostly cake walk.
Win a sweet treat at the ghostly cake walk.

Host a ghostly cake walk with spooky-themed cakes as prizes. I love how this game brings back nostalgic memories and offers a sweet reward for participants.

Possibly helpful picks:

  • Halloween Cake Decorations: Enhance your cakes with spooky Halloween decorations and make your event memorable.
  • Ghostly Cake Toppers: Add a ghostly touch to each cake with these unique toppers.
  • Halloween Theme Cake Stands: Display your spooky cakes elegantly with themed cake stands.

12. Spooky Balloon Archway

Welcome guests with a spooky balloon archway that sets the Halloween mood.
Welcome guests with a spooky balloon archway that sets the Halloween mood.

Set the scene with a balloon archway in Halloween colors at your booth entrance. I once crafted a black and orange balloon arch that perfectly framed our carnival games, making the entrance feel like a portal to a spooky wonderland.

Consider these options:

  • Halloween Balloon Arch Kit: Transform your booth entrance with this easy-to-assemble Halloween balloon arch kit.
  • Balloon Pump: Effortlessly inflate multiple balloons in minutes with this convenient electric balloon pump.
  • Halloween Balloon Decorations: Enhance your archway with spooky themed balloons that capture the Halloween spirit.

13. Monster Cupcake Decorating

Unleash creativity with a monster cupcake decorating station.
Unleash creativity with a monster cupcake decorating station.

Set up a monster cupcake decorating station with colorful icing and toppings. In my experience, letting kids create their own edible ‘monsters’ is a surefire way to ignite creativity.

A few choices to try:

  • Colorful Cupcake Icing Kit: Unleash creativity with a vibrant icing kit, perfect for crafting unique monster cupcakes.
  • Halloween Toppings Assortment: Add spooky flair with a variety of Halloween-themed toppings for your monster creations.
  • Disposable Piping Bags: Ensure precise icing designs with easy-to-use disposable piping bags for all ages.