Free Printable Halloween Bingo for Kids (Family and Classroom Sets)
Halloween bingo is one of those games that works for everyone. The three-year-old can match pictures, the ten-year-old can call the squares, and the grown-ups get to sit down for fifteen minutes. We made this free printable Halloween bingo for our own kids first, then realized a classroom party needed a lot more than six cards. So now there are two sets, and both are free.
Two free printable Halloween bingo sets
Both sets use the same cute, not-scary clipart (ghosts, candy corn, a friendly witch, a black cat) so they look great printed in color or in plain black and white. Pick the one that fits your crowd:
- Family Set: 5 unique bingo cards, 24 calling cards, and a caller’s tracker sheet. Perfect for a family night, a playdate, or a small Halloween party.
- Classroom Set: 25 unique bingo cards with a name line on each, the same 24 calling cards, and the tracker sheet. Enough for a whole class with no duplicates.
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What’s inside each set
- A cover page with instructions and ways to play
- 5 x 5 bingo cards with a FREE center square and a picture plus word in every square (great for early readers)
- 24 calling cards to cut apart and draw from a bowl
- A caller’s tracker so you can check off what’s been called and verify the winner
Every card is different, and no two cards share a winning line, so there is always one clear first winner. Let’s be real, that matters a lot more with 25 second graders than it does at the kitchen table.
How to play Halloween bingo
- Print one bingo card per player (print the calling cards and tracker once).
- Cut apart the calling cards, shuffle them, and put them in a bowl or bag.
- Hand out markers. Candy corn, mini erasers, buttons, cereal, or a crayon to color the squares all work.
- The caller draws a card, says the name, and holds it up so the little ones can match the picture.
- Players cover that picture if it’s on their card. Everyone gets the FREE space.
- First to cover five in a row (across, down, or diagonal) shouts “BOO!” and wins. Keep going for second and third place.
Ways to play
- Four corners: cover all four corner squares.
- Picture frame: cover the whole outer edge.
- Blackout: cover every square. Great for a longer round or the final game.
- Toddler mode: the caller just holds up the picture instead of saying the name.
Tips for a classroom Halloween party
- Print the cards single-sided on white cardstock if you can. Laminate them or slip them into sheet protectors and they’ll last for years.
- Rounds take about 10 to 15 minutes, so plan on two or three games with a card swap in between.
- Use the tracker sheet to check the winner’s card before handing out the prize.
- Small prizes keep it fuss-free: stickers, a pencil, or line leader for the day.
- Room parents, send the Classroom Set link to the teacher and offer to print and cut the calling cards ahead of time. It’s the one job that takes a little while.
Planning the whole party, not just the game? We put together 6 fun Halloween classroom party ideas (stations, snacks, crafts, and a stress-free timeline) that this bingo set slots right into.
More Halloween fun from our house
If you’re putting together a party, these go together nicely: our easy Halloween party drinks, the paper plate spider web craft, and the bubbling cauldron craft for the craft table.
We hope this makes your Halloween a little easier and a lot more fun. What do your kids use as bingo markers? Tell us in the comments, we’re always looking for new ideas!
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