Halloween in Orange County is a time for costumes, pumpkins, and fun for the whole family. Planning a Halloween party that keeps kids of all ages engaged can be challenging, but Pepper Play has you covered. With our soft play, bounce houses, ball pits, balloon garlands, and craft stations, you can transform any backyard, venue, or community space into a festive and safe playground.
Soft Play: Toddler-Friendly Halloween Setup
Soft play is ideal for toddlers, offering a safe area to crawl, climb, and explore. For a Halloween party, you can enhance the setup with multiple touches to make it seasonal and engaging.
- Add pumpkin-themed foam obstacles along crawl tunnels and climbing areas
- Place friendly ghost, bat, or spider decals inside the tunnels and around the soft play set
- Include orange, black, and green foam shapes for a fall color scheme
- Hide small toys or soft Halloween surprises for toddlers to discover
- Add a mini sensory corner with textured mats or soft balls in Halloween colors
This gives toddlers a variety of interactive experiences while keeping it easy for parents to supervise.
Bounce Houses: Active Halloween Play
Bounce houses provide hours of high-energy fun for older kids. You can make them festive and engaging without overcomplicating the setup.
- Add a Halloween balloon garland around the entrance
- Include themed inflatables inside, such as pumpkins or haunted castle props
- Use friendly ghost or monster decals on the exterior
- Encourage group games like hide-and-seek or “monster tag”
Bounce houses become a centerpiece that keeps children active and immersed in the Halloween spirit.
Ball Pits: Themed Sensory Play
Ball pits are simple to decorate but still create a playful, seasonal environment. Typically placed front and center, ball pits draw the attention of children—and even some parents! Everyone likes to jump into the fun or play a quick game of hide-and-seek. You can also:
- Replace the standard balls with purple, green, and black to look like magic potions
- Add a few ghost or witch hat decorations inside
- Place pumpkins or hay barrels nearby for a fall-themed effect
- Hide small treats or toys for children to discover while playing
Even minimal adjustments turn a ball pit into an interactive Halloween activity for toddlers and preschoolers.
Balloon Garlands: Festive Party Decor
Balloon garlands make it easy to elevate the party’s look and draw attention to activity areas.
- Create arches or clusters in orange, black, purple, and green
- Include Halloween-themed balloons such as pumpkins, bats, or ghosts
- Frame zones like soft play, bounce houses, or craft tables
- Mix in pumpkins, hay barrels, or other fall décor for a complete seasonal setup
Balloon garlands provide a professional and festive atmosphere without requiring complicated setup.
Crafts and Interactive Stations
Craft stations provide a calm, hands-on activity that complements the active play areas.
- Pumpkin decorating with stickers, foam cutouts, or safe paints
- Mask or hat-making using Halloween-themed materials
- Candy bag decorating for individual creativity
- Mini scavenger hunts connected to soft play or ball pit areas
Crafts give kids an opportunity to be creative, make keepsakes, and stay engaged while parents relax.
Healthy Halloween Hunt: Interactive Fun Without Candy
For a unique twist, you can plan a Healthy Halloween Hunt throughout your party space. Kids can search for prizes hidden inside the soft play, bounce house, and ball pits, turning active play areas into a fun scavenger adventure. Small toys, stickers, or seasonal trinkets make great rewards.
To keep the play areas safe and clean, we recommend no candy or food inside the soft play or bounce areas. This ensures children can explore freely without choking hazards or sticky messes. By keeping the hunt healthy and interactive, everyone can enjoy a memorable Halloween experience.
Local Orange County Vendors
Adding a few local vendors or seasonal elements can enhance your Halloween birthday party:
Pumpkins and Fall Decor:
- Tanaka Farms (Irvine) – pumpkin patch with wagon rides and corn maze (tanakafarms.com)
- Pumpkin Factory (Westminster Mall) – pumpkins and mini carnival (thepumpkinfactory.com)
- Irvine Park Railroad (Orange) – pumpkin picking and train rides (irvineparkrailroad.com)
Hay and Rustic Props:
- Yorba Linda Feed Store – hay bales and crates for decoration
- Feed Barn (Costa Mesa) – seasonal props
Food & Catering:
- MAMA Hieu’s (Westminster) – wings and catering (mama-hieus.foodjoyy.com)
- Renato’s (Westminster) – pasta and Italian dishes (renatosrestaurant.com)
- CUCINA enoteca (Irvine) – modern Italian fare (urbankitchengroup.com)
- Heritage Barbecue (San Juan Capistrano) – smoked meats (heritagecraftbbq.com)
These touches complement your rentals while keeping the focus on interactive play and Halloween fun.
Activities That Keep Kids Engaged
A full setup of soft play, bounce houses, ball pits, balloon garlands, and craft stations allows for multiple activities:
- Costume contests for all age groups
- Pumpkin decorating stations
- Photo areas with themed balloon walls
- Classic Halloween games like “mummy relay races” or “pin the nose on the witch”
- Hide-and-seek in the soft play or bounce house area
Combining rentals and activities ensures kids are entertained from start to finish, while parents enjoy a stress-free party environment.
Safety Comes First
At Pepper Play, we prioritize safety. All soft play equipment is padded, sanitized, and toddler-friendly. Bounce houses are securely anchored, and our team can advise on safe arrangements for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Bring Your Halloween Party to Life
With Pepper Play’s rentals and seasonal enhancements, your Halloween party, holiday party, or birthday party becomes an event kids will remember. From toddlers exploring soft play tunnels to older kids bouncing in themed inflatables, plus ball pits with slime-colored balls, ghost decorations, pumpkins, hay barrels, balloon garlands, and a healthy Halloween hunt, we create a complete Halloween experience for children of all ages.
Ready to plan your Orange County Halloween party? Contact Pepper Play today to check availability and bring your vision to life.
