Throw the ultimate Halloween bash for less with these creative and cheap Halloween ideas. There are almost two hundred ideas for frugal Halloween decorations, party ideas, recipes, and games so that you can have fun this Halloween without breaking the bank!
Frugal Outdoor Halloween Decorations
Creepy Black Curtained Porch from Pinterest
All you need is cheap black trash bags and double sided tape
Metallic Skull Knocker from Momnivore’s Dilemma
Halloween Tin Can Luminaries from Jolly Mom
Floating Witch Hats on Porch from Polka Dot Chair
Spider Web Door from Better Homes and Gardens
Bat-Filled Front Door from Country Living
Bats Wreath from Caitlin Cawley
Dangling Spider Webs
white yarn, glue, balloon, plastic spiders
Giant Spider Web from Instructables
Spider Web Wreath from Mom Endeavors
Body Bag
cheap white trash bags, twine
Create an outline of a body with trash and wrap it up in the trash bag and twine.
(Ex: use a milk jug for the head)
Crime Scene
crime scene tape, wood dowels, bag of bones, dirt, skull
Spooky Eyes
Paper towel or toilet paper rolls, glow sticks
Cut paper towel roll in half. Cut out eye designs and put glow sticks inside.
Place in bushes for a scary effect!
Glowing Halloween Light Pods from DIY Network
Mummy Door from Honey and Fitz
Ghost Jugs from Eighteen25
Ghost Leaf Bags from Everyday Art
Pottery Barn Inspired Hanging Ghosts from Simply Designing
Friendly Ghosts
white foam ball, black felt or foam, ribbon
You can get everything for $1.
DIY Tin Can Ghost Windsock from Chicken Scratch NY
Customized Halloween Door Mat
floor mat (Dollar Tree), stencils, acrylic paint
Burlap Wreath With Accent Ribbon from Ken Arry
DIY Witch Legs from Grillo Designs
Witch Broom DIY from Papers and Passementerie
Frugal Tulle Halloween Wreath from Frugal Coupon Living
Mesh Pumpkin Wreath from Miss Kopy Kat
Creepy Crawly Pumpkin from The Kim Six Fix
Creepy Tape Wreath from Prudent Penny Pincher
Frugal Indoor Halloween Decorations
Ghost Refrigerator from Jean’s Crafty Corner
Trash Bag Spider Webs from Fast Forward Fun
Spider Light Centerpieces from Lady Behind the Curtain
Spooky Spider Picture Frame
black picture frame, white dollies, large black spiders
Ghostly Spider Mantel
white taper candles, glass taper candle holder, white spray paint, plastic spiders, spider webs
You can get all of these items for $1 at Dollar Tree and Walmart.
Paint the candleholders and vase white. Glue spiders to candles. Add spider webs
Ghost Candles from Thoughtfully Simple
Ghost Paper Bags from Crayons and Collars
Cute Hanging Ghosts from Crafts Unleashed
Ghostly Room
sheer white fabric, white sheets, white spray paint, doll
Creepy Lamp
creepy cloth, plastic spider
Vase of Skulls from DIY Projects
Dollar Store Skull Pedestals from That’s What Che Said
Potions Book from The Idea Room
DIY Bleeding Candle from ByDevan
Mummy Jar from A Little Clairification
Yarn Spiderweb from Crafty Lumber Jacks
Black Bats from Made Every Day
Halloween Hand Soap from Cutefetti
Candy Corn Candles
tall glass candleholders, pillar candles, candy corn
Toilet Paper Covers
Halloween napkins, toilet paper
Halloween Mason Jar from Love and Marriage
Murder Scene Bathroom
$1 shower curtain, pint of fake blood
Bloody Bath Towel from Not So Idle Hands
Frugal Halloween Party Ideas
Orange and Black Balloon Streamers (source unknown)
Streamer Party Decorations (source unknown)
Pumpkin Cauldrons (source unknown)
pumpkin pails, black spray paint, creepy cloth
Candy Corn Centerpiece from Wants and Wishes
Pumpkin Lollipop Holder from Martha Stewart
Giant Balloon Spider (source unknown)
large black balloon, black streamers, tape
Black Tulle Balloon (source unknown)
tulle ribbon, clear balloon, black string
Ghost Balloons from A Girl and A Glue Gun
Halloween Balloons from Thoughtfully Simple
Spider Ice Cubes (source unknown)
ice cube trays, plastic spiders
$1 Pumpkin Centerpiece from Hip 2 Save
Halloween Candle Centerpiece
old wine bottles, white taper candles
Spooky Halloween Party Cups from Cutefetti
Spooky Condiment Bottles (source unknown)
$1 condiment bottles, printable stickers
Spider Dip (source unknown)
black chenille stems, googly eyes, black party bowls
Cauldron of Snacks from Parties for Pennies
Creepy Cloth (Dollar Tree)
Add it to your table, halloween scene, lamp shades and curtains for a budget-friendly spooky touch!
Halloween Soda Labels from Somewhat Simple
Light Up Halloween Balloons from She Knows
DIY Eyeball Lights from Landeelu
Halloween Cups from Fun Craft Kids
sharpie, plastic cups, glow sticks
Frugal Halloween Recipes
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds from Simply Recipes
Fluffy Pumpkin Pie Dip from Spend with Pennies
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats from Cincy Shopper
Rice Krispy Treat Brains from Left Brain Craft Brain
Jello Worms from One Little Project
Ghost Pretzels from Dessert Now Dinner Later
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pumpkins from I Heart Naptime
Halloween Marshmallow Pops from My Baking Addiction
Halloween Harvest Hash Chex Mix from One Little Project
Ghost Lollipops from Happiness is Homemade
Tissue Paper Pumpkin Favors from One Little Project
Witch Brooms from Couponing to Disney
Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks from One Little Project
Strawberry Ghosts from Candiquick
Tangerine Pumpkins & Banana Ghosts from Flo and Grace
Carrot “Pumpkins” from Little Dairy on the Prairie
Jack O Lantern Veggie Tray (source unknown)
Halloween Snack Candy Corn Fruit Cocktail from Family Fresh Meals
Pumpkin Spewing Dip (Source Unknown)
Spider Eggs from Make it Love it
Mini Spider Pizzas from Recipe Runner
Mummy Meatballs from High Heels and Grills
Stuffed Halloween Peppers from Everyday Jenny
Jack O Lantern Hamburgers (Source Unknown)
Mummy Hot Dogs from Our Ordinary Life
Severed Fingers In A Bun from SheKnows
These are super easy to make (and super creepy!)
Spooky Spider PB&J from Welchs
Ghoul Punch with Ice Hand from Taste of Home
Spider Egg Donuts from Family Fresh Meals
Monster Doughnuts from Thrifty Fun
Halloween Pancakes from Girl Versus Dough
Spooky Boo Brownies from Betty Crocker
Chocolate Chip Spider Cookies from Tastes Better From Scratch
3 Ingredient Rice Krispie Treat Mummies from Creme De La Crumb
4 Ingredient Mini Bat Cookies from Chelseas Messy Apron
Pumpkin Patch Brownies from Mom Endeavors
Frugal Halloween Games
Candy Corn Guessing Game from Better Homes and Gardens
Pumpkin Tic Tack Toe (source unknown)
Mummy Wrapping Contest (source unknown)
Pumpkin Bowling Using Toilet Paper from I Dig Pinterest
Dollar Store Witch Pitch from Campbell County Public Library
Pumpkin Ring Toss from Kid Friendly Things to Do
Eyeball Beer Pong (source unknown)
Dollar Tree has eyeball ping pong balls
Glow in the Dark Beer Pong (source unknown)
Dollar Tree has the glow in the dark brackets
Poke A Pumpkin from Project Denneler
Halloween Bingo from Crazy Little Projects
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