7 Spooky-Fun Ideas for a Halloween Sleepover in Austin 🎃

Erica Green
Oct 29
2 min read

There’s no better way to celebrate Halloween than with a night of giggles, ghost stories, and glow-in-the-dark fun! If you’re planning an Austin sleepover for your kids this weekend, we’ve got some frightfully fun ideas to make it a night they’ll never forget.

At South Austin Sleepover Tents, we love helping families turn an ordinary evening into an unforgettable experience — and Halloween gives you the perfect excuse to go all out!

Kid's Halloween themed sleepover tents from South Austin Sleepover Tents. — Halloween Sleepover Tents in Austin

1. Haunted Tent Setups 👻

Transform your living room into a cozy “haunted campsite.” Our themed tents at South Austin Sleepover Tents make it easy to add a Halloween twist with ghostly décor, candy corn blankets, and pumpkin lanterns.

2. Spooky Movie Marathon 🎬

Pile into your tents and watch age-appropriate classics like Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, or Hotel Transylvania. Add popcorn, candy corn, and a few Halloween-themed snacks for the perfect movie-night munchies.

3. DIY Costume Contest 🧛

Let kids raid the dress-up box and create their own fun (or funny!) costumes. Award prizes for “silliest,” “spookiest,” and “most creative.” Bonus idea: have them do a mini runway walk through the tent area!

4. Glow-in-the-Dark Games 🌟

Kids love anything that glows! Play flashlight tag, glow ring toss, or hide glow sticks inside plastic eggs for a “midnight hunt.” These games keep the energy high without being too scary for younger guests.

5. Make-Your-Own Monster Treats 🍪

Set up a simple treat station where kids can decorate cookies, cupcakes, or marshmallow monsters. Edible googly eyes, chocolate chips, and candy corn go a long way!

6. Ghost Story Time (With a Twist!) 📖

Turn down the lights, grab a flashlight, and tell some funny (not-too-spooky) stories. For younger kids, make it silly — think ghosts who can’t stop sneezing or zombies who just want snacks.

7. Trick-or-Treat Scavenger Hunt 🕵️‍♀️

Hide small candy bags or trinkets around the room or yard. Give the kids clue cards or riddles to solve together — it’s part trick-or-treat, part adventure!