28 Halloween Team Building Activities for the Workplace in 2025

2. Haunted House Visits

If you and your team are feeling brave, there aren’t many activities more fun than visiting a spooky haunted house! Your group can share a few screams, a lot of laughs, and a great time by testing your nerves together. If you’re looking for the spookiest haunted houses out there, check out this list from Thrillist of the best ones in all 50 states. 

3. CI: The Crime Investigators

With this team building activity, you and your group will need to put your detective hats on to solve a deadly crime by gathering evidence, analyzing clues, and cracking the case before time runs out. But it won’t be easy! You’ll need to think creatively and work collaboratively in order to identify the perpetrator. 

4. Host a Potion-Making Lab

If you really want to impress your team this Halloween, skip the standard office snacks and set up your very own “witch’s apothecary.” A Potion-Making Lab is equal parts hands-on fun and delicious reward. Plus, it’s easier to pull off than it sounds.

Here’s how to do it:

• Gather your “ingredients”: Think syrups, juices, sodas, fruit purées, and garnishes. For a dramatic effect, add edible glitter, popping candy, or food-safe dry ice for that smoky, bubbling look.
• Set the scene: Use glass beakers, test tubes, or mason jars for mixing. A black tablecloth, some cobweb décor, and eerie labels like “Eye of Newt” (lime juice) or “Witch’s Blood” (cranberry syrup) will go a long way.
• Mix and compete: Divide your group into teams and challenge them to create their own signature potion. Encourage them to invent spooky names and backstories (“The Cursed Cauldron,” anyone?).
• Do a taste-off: Have a panel of judges (or the whole group) vote on categories like “Most Magical,” “Scariest Looking,” or “Best Flavor.”

Not only does this activity get people laughing, it sparks creativity and ends with everyone enjoying something sweet (or spooky).

5. Decorate Your Office and Desks

As individual departments or as a full team, get together to decorate your office in classic Halloween fashion. We’d recommend setting a budget per department and sending your team out in small groups to go buy decorations.  

If you’re looking for some inspiration, check out these awesome ideas from Homedit. 

You can also encourage individual employees to decorate their desks and do a tour of the office to check out how everyone did it.  

6. Clue Murder Mystery

You’ve probably never heard of Neil Davidson, but in this mysterious team building activity, you and your team will need to work together to analyze clues, review case files, and determine who had the means and the motive to commit a deadly crime.  

7. The Mummy Wrap 

Want to have a laugh with your team? Play this game you probably haven’t thought about since elementary school!  

Break out into teams and elect one person from each team to be transformed into a mummy – by being wrapped from head to toe in toilet paper. The first team that can successfully wrap the mummy wins.  

You can also add an extra element of challenge by having your team customize their mummy costumes in a way that fits your brand or company theme.  

8. Throw a Haunted Silent Disco

Here’s a fresh spin on the office party: turn down the lights, hand out wireless headphones, and let your team dance the night away in a Haunted Silent Disco.

It’s festive, it’s fun, it’s hilarious, and, best of all, it guarantees zero noise complaints from the neighbors.

Here’s how to do it:

• Book the gear: You’ll need wireless headphones (these can usually be rented by the dozen from event companies). Each headset should be able to switch between at least two or three channels.
• Set the mood: Black lights, fog machines, and a few spooky decorations will instantly transform a conference room into a haunted dance floor. Encourage costumes for maximum effect.
• Build your playlists: Create Halloween-themed channels. One could be classic hits like Thriller and Ghostbusters, another might be electronic remixes or techno (think Ghost ‘n’ Stuf by deadmau5 for all the Millennials reading this), and a third could be spooky soundscapes for fun.
• Dance, swap, repeat: As people switch channels, you’ll see one side of the room doing the Monster Mash while another group raves to EDM. The result is pure comedy and great bonding.

The best part? When someone takes off their headphones, all they hear is coworkers singing wildly out of tune in a dark room. It’s guaranteed laughter.

9. Halloween Potluck 

You can’t go wrong with a good potluck. We recommend that you set a modest budget for each member of your team to purchase groceries and let them get creative with their recipes.  

If you’re looking for inspiration, check out this massive list of 72 Halloween potluck recipe ideas from Taste of Home. It includes things like:  

• So-Easy-It’s-Spooky Bat Cake: Made with a boxed cake mix, this can easily be transformed into a Halloween-themed cake by creating a bat silhouette using cocoa.  
• Witches’ Fingers: These sweet-and-salty treats are delicious and easy to make. 
• Roasted Pumpkin Nachos: Using delicious fresh fall ingredients, you can make nachos and replace corn with roasted pumpkin or butternut squash for a tasty Halloween treat.  
• Mad Scientist Punch: Using kitchen staples like juice concentrate, soft drink mix, soda, and sherbet, you can make this delicious beverage in a boozy or non-boozy version.  
• Halloween Party Cutout Cookies: What’s better than sugar cookies? Using an easy recipe and a few colors of icing, you can bake fun and tasty Halloween cookies your colleagues will love.  

10. Pumpkin Carving Contest

Get your team’s creativity flowing with a classic Pumpkin Carving Contest. Provide each team with pumpkins, carving tools, and maybe even some safe carving patterns for those who need a little inspiration.

Set a time limit, and let everyone’s imagination run wild as they carve their pumpkins into spooky, funny, or downright bizarre creations.

Once the carving is complete, line up the pumpkins for a judging round where you can vote on categories like “Scariest,” “Funniest,” and “Most Creative.” Winners can take home a festive prize, and everyone gets to enjoy the display of jack-o’-lanterns lighting up the office.

11. Costume Relay Race

Inject some adrenaline into your Halloween celebrations with a Costume Relay Race.

Set up a course around the office or outside, with different stations stocked with Halloween costume items like witch hats, vampire capes, or zombie masks. Teams race from station to station, with each member putting on a new costume piece before tagging the next teammate.

The race gets sillier and more fun with each round as team members transform into their Halloween alter egos. The first team to complete the course fully dressed in costume wins, bringing out the competitive spirit and plenty of laughs along the way.

12. Macabre Mini Art Exhibit

Not every Halloween activity has to involve costumes or running around. A Macabre Mini Art Exhibit is perfect if your team prefers something creative and a little tongue-in-cheek. It gives people the chance to play, imagine, and then proudly display their eerie masterpieces.

Here’s how to do it:

• Pick your medium: This can be anything from pumpkin carving to creepy collages, clay sculptures, or even eerie dioramas. You don’t need fancy supplies. Basic craft kits, markers, construction paper, and glue sticks will do the trick.
• Split into teams: Give each group the same set of supplies and one hour to create their “exhibit piece.” The only rule? It has to be Halloween-themed. Encourage everything from funny to frightening.
• Curate your gallery: When time’s up, display the finished pieces around your office and invite everyone to walk through as if they’re in a real gallery. Play eerie background music to set the mood.
• Vote for winners: Categories could include “Creepiest Creation,” “Most Artistic,” and “Funniest Exhibit.” Offer small prizes like candy bags, spooky mugs, or bragging rights until next year.

This one is low-stakes, playful, and perfect for teams who’d rather flex their imagination than their dance moves.

13. Spooky Storytelling Circle

Gather your team for a Spooky Storytelling Circle, where creativity and a touch of the eerie combine to create a Halloween tale like no other.

Start with a chilling opening line, then pass the story around, with each person adding their own twist to the narrative. The story unfolds with unexpected turns and eerie details, building suspense with every addition.

It’s a simple but engaging activity that encourages collaboration and imagination, perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit without leaving your desk. The final story will be a unique creation that everyone contributed to, leaving the team with a shared experience to remember.

14. Monster Trivia Challenge

Put your team’s spooky knowledge to the test with a Monster Trivia Challenge. Create a list of Halloween-themed trivia questions that cover everything from classic horror movies to ghostly legends.

Divide your team into small groups and see who knows the most about the things that go bump in the night. The trivia game brings out the competitive spirit, as teams work together to answer questions and outsmart the competition.

The team with the most correct answers wins a Halloween-themed prize, and everyone gets to learn a little more about their favorite holiday in the process.

15. DIY Haunted House

Unleash your team’s creativity with a DIY Haunted House project. Turn different parts of your office into sections of a haunted labyrinth, with each team or department responsible for designing their own spooky zone.

Give them props, lighting, and sound effects, and watch as they transform ordinary office spaces into terrifying scenes. Once the Haunted House is complete, take a group tour to see each section in action.

The scares, screams, and laughs make for an unforgettable Halloween experience, with each team taking pride in their haunted creations.

16. Halloween Office Maze

Transform your office into a spine-chilling maze for your team to navigate. Using office dividers, cardboard walls, or even just strategically placed furniture, create a winding path through the workspace.

Add spooky decorations, low lighting, and eerie sound effects to heighten the atmosphere. Challenge your team to make their way through the maze in the fastest time, either individually or in small groups.

For an added twist, plant “scares” along the way—like hidden skeletons or unexpected sounds. The Halloween Office Maze is a fun and immersive way to get everyone moving and add a little excitement to the workday.

17. Halloween Move Marathon

Turn your office into a cozy, spooky theater with a Halloween Movie Marathon. Select a lineup of classic Halloween movies—anything from family-friendly flicks to spine-tingling thrillers.

Set up a viewing area with comfy seating, popcorn, and Halloween-themed snacks. You can watch movies back-to-back or spread them out over the day, letting your team take breaks between films to discuss their favorite scenes or grab more treats.

To get you started, here are some movie recommendations:

• Hocus Pocus: A cult classic about three witches resurrected on Halloween night.
• Beetlejuice: A dark comedy about a mischievous ghost causing chaos in a haunted house.
• The Addams Family: A quirky family with a love for the macabre, perfect for Halloween laughs.
• Ghostbusters: A team of paranormal investigators battling ghosts in New York City.
• The Nightmare Before Christmas: A Tim Burton classic blending Halloween with Christmas in a unique, spooky tale.
• Casper: A heartwarming story about a friendly ghost trying to make new friends.
• Coraline: A creepy animated adventure about a girl who discovers a sinister parallel world.
• Edward Scissorhands: A Tim Burton film about an artificial man with scissors for hands trying to fit into society.
• Practical Magic: A charming story of two witch sisters dealing with love, magic, and curses.
• Sleepy Hollow: A haunting tale of the Headless Horseman terrorizing a small town.

This relaxed and engaging activity is perfect for fostering a sense of community and allowing everyone to unwind together while getting into the Halloween spirit.

18. Witch’s Brew Tasting Party

Mix up some mysterious concoctions with a Witch’s Brew Tasting Party. Have everyone contribute by bringing in a Halloween-themed drink—whether it’s a classic punch or a creative mocktail. Set up a tasting station where everyone can sample the different brews and vote on their favorites. To inspire your team’s brewing skills, here are some drink ideas:

• Witches’ Blood Punch: A fruity punch made with cranberry juice, ginger ale, and orange juice. Add a splash of grenadine for that perfect blood-red color. For a spooky twist, float some gummy worms on top.
• Black Magic Martini: A striking cocktail made with black vodka, triple sec, and cranberry juice. Shake with ice and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a black sugar rim for a bewitching effect.
• Ghostly Lemonade: A simple yet eerie mocktail made with lemonade and a splash of blue curaçao syrup for a ghostly pale blue color. Serve over ice with a lemon slice and a few blueberries floating on top.
• Vampire’s Kiss: A layered drink with a base of grenadine, followed by a mix of vodka and raspberry liqueur, and topped with a splash of champagne. The layers create a blood-red gradient that’s perfect for Halloween.
• Green Slime Smoothie: A healthy and spooky option made with spinach, banana, pineapple juice, and a splash of coconut milk. Blend until smooth, and serve in a clear glass to show off the slimy green color.
• Pumpkin Spice Mocktail: Mix apple cider with pumpkin puree, a splash of vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Shake with ice, strain, and serve in a glass rimmed with cinnamon sugar.
• Midnight Mule: A dark twist on the classic Moscow Mule, made with black vodka, ginger beer, and a squeeze of lime. Serve in a copper mug with a black straw for an extra touch of Halloween flair.
• Spider Cider: Heat up apple cider with a cinnamon stick, cloves, and a star anise for a warm, spiced drink. Serve with a gummy spider floating on top for a spooky surprise.
• Candy Corn Cocktail: Layer grenadine, orange juice, and a whipped cream vodka in a glass to mimic the look of candy corn. The sweet layers make this a fun and festive drink.
• Eyeball Punch: Make a creepy punch with green lime sherbet, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice. Add peeled grapes or lychee fruit stuffed with blueberries to look like floating eyeballs.

Set up your tasting station with each of these brews labeled with spooky names, and decorate the area with cauldrons, dry ice, and other witchy accessories. After everyone has sampled the drinks, have them vote on their favorites. This activity combines creativity with a little friendly competition and gives your team a chance to show off their brewing skills.

As October 31^st approaches, it’s a great opportunity to start thinking about fun and engaging Halloween team building activities for the workplace. Your colleagues will thank you for it!

Do you have any other Halloween team building ideas that we might’ve missed? If so, let us know what they are in the comments section below! 

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