Halloween is the perfect time to transform your front yard into a spooky, fun display. Whether you want to scare the neighbors or entertain trick-or-treaters, these 21 decoration ideas will help you create a haunting atmosphere.

1. Spooky Graveyard

Create a haunted graveyard with tombstones and skeletons. Add cobwebs and eerie lighting for effect.

2. Ghostly Figures

Hang white sheets to resemble ghosts. Place them around trees or poles for a haunting look.

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3. Pumpkin Patch

Decorate with carved and painted pumpkins. Use different sizes and designs for variety.

4. Witch’s Corner

Set up a scene with a cauldron, witch hats, and broomsticks. Add a witch figure stirring a pot.

5. Skeleton Band

Arrange skeletons as if they’re playing instruments. Use props like guitars and drums.

6. Spider Invasion

Cover your yard with giant spider decorations. Use fake spider webs for added creepiness.

7. Scarecrow

Place a scarecrow dressed in old clothes. Add hay bales and corn stalks for a rustic feel.

8. Haunted House Front

Add spooky window decals and fake boarded-up windows. Use dim lighting for an eerie atmosphere.

9. Monster Family

Set up monster cutouts or inflatables. Create a family of monsters with different shapes and sizes.

10. Bat Swarm

Hang bats from trees or the porch. Use black cardboard cutouts or plastic bats for a spooky effect.

11. Mummy Madness

Wrap figures or objects in white cloth to resemble mummies. Place them around the yard.

12. Zombie Apocalypse

Place zombie figures or cutouts rising from the ground. Add dirt and fake body parts for realism.

13. Ghostly Pathway

Line your walkway with ghost lanterns or luminaries. Use white bags with cutout faces and LED candles.

14. Eerie Fog

Use a fog machine to create a spooky atmosphere. Place it near the entrance for a mysterious effect.

15. Witch’s Brew

Set up a cauldron with fake bubbling potion. Add LED lights and fog for a magical touch.

16. Jack-o’-Lantern Tree

Hang carved pumpkins from tree branches. Use battery-operated candles for a glowing effect.

17. Vampire’s Lair

Set up coffins and vampire figures. Add red lighting and fake blood for a chilling scene.

18. Alien Invasion

Place alien figures and UFO decorations. Use green lights and metallic props for a sci-fi vibe.

19. Monster Footprints

Create large monster footprints leading to your door. Use paint or cutout cardboard for the prints.