21 Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations for a Fun Fright Night

Say hello to Mr. Bones, your new favorite Halloween guest. This glowing skeleton comes in ivory, black, pink, or gold, with wire joints for striking creepy poses. For a fun display, give him a seat with a pumpkin “drink” in his hand or place him among DIY tombstones to create a spooky graveyard scene trick-or-treaters won’t forget.

Every haunted house needs some eerie trees like this. Add instant spooky ambiance to your porch or yard with this moody black piece lit up by warm white LEDs. Create a mini haunted forest with a few trees in different sizes, then hang DIY paper bats or jack-o’-lanterns to make it feel straight out of a ghost story.

Nothing says Halloween like a giant glowing spider web. This shimmering design adds just the right amount of sparkle to the scare and looks even more eerie once the sun goes down. Finish the scene with fake spiders, DIY tombstones, and a fog machine for the full haunted house effect.

This playful trio of ghosts is ready to haunt your yard! Just hang them from a tree branch or suction them to a window and they’ll look like they’re floating in midair. To really set the scene, surround them with a few DIY touches like glowing jack-o’-lanterns and faux spiderwebs. You can even tuck some fairy lights inside mason jars to create a ghostly glow around them.

Go a little batty this Halloween with this 68-piece set of 3D bats. The bendable wings make them look like they’re flying, and they stick easily to walls, windows, or doors for instant spooky style. Try hanging them across your porch ceiling, or mix them with DIY cobwebs and iron lanterns for an easy haunted front porch.

These skeleton arms are (non) living proof that a well-designed Halloween yard can still be easy to put together. Stick a few in your yard next to tombstones, and position spotlights at each to show off your spooky scene at night. Each one is 20 inches tall, and it comes in a set of 3.

This year, Drew is designing an epic haunted house—and you don’t have to be a pro or spend hours on setup to get the look for your own home. His secret is to use a Luxedo projector, which creates high-definition, 3D displays at the touch of a button. It comes with access to an easy-to-use custom creative suite, so anyone can dream up awesome lifelike animations and designs themselves. Plus, you can control it all remotely! Which means you can switch from spooky season to game day or any other theme, at any time. Aim it at a garage door or blank wall for a spooky 3D display, then layer in DIY cardboard tombstones and glowing jack-o’-lanterns to make the scene really pop.

Another hack from Drew for getting easy but spooky outdoor Halloween decorations? Lights from Twinkly! These indoor/outdoor LED string lights are quick to set up and they connect to your smartphone so you can control them from any room of the house. You can set specific light scenes or choose from other effects, too, so you can transition from Halloween to Thanksgiving to Christmas in minutes—without having to put up and take down multiple displays. (In fact, you can see how Drew tricked them out for the holidays here.) Drape them across your porch railing or weave them into a cozy seasonal scene with a DIY scarecrow and corn-stalk bundles.

A few LED floating candles on the front porch are a classic for a reason. They just make everything feel more magical. This set of 6 comes with batteries, hanging supplies, and even a wand remote. Hang them at different heights with clear fishing line, then mix in a few DIY gauze ghosts for extra spooky charm.

For a simple yet spooky take on outdoor Halloween decor, look no further than this black cloth. The frightening fabric allows you to use your imagination—you can drape it above your windows, shred it atop your front door, or use it to add a moody touch to your bushes. It’s a great item to have to fill in the gaps. Shred the edges for a tattered look, and pair it with DIY paper bats or cardboard cut-out windows to make your house look abandoned.

Beware bug lovers—this giant spider will turn even the bravest on the block into a fearful arachnophobe. Standing a towering 5 feet tall, it boasts a realistic hairy body, glowing red eyes, and bendable legs, so it can be positioned anywhere it will startle guests best. Pose it crawling out of a DIY oversized web made from white rope or twine, then tuck in a few plastic spiders for an added dose of creepy crawly.

Skewing more cute than creepy isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially if you have little goblins at home. This charming coir doormat will be a welcome sight at your front door, and the durable material will successfully clean guests’ shoes of fall mud and debris. Frame it with DIY ghost lanterns made from milk jugs and LED tea lights for a playful welcome that kids will love.

If your Halloween decorating style skews toward a more natural-eerie sort of vibe, these outdoor-friendly witch hats could be just the accent your home needs. They’re made from black vine and come in a set of three. Hang them from your porch ceiling so they look like they’re floating, then whip up a few DIY broomsticks made from twigs, string, and sturdy sticks to complete the look.

This larger-than-life skeleton was a big hit with Halloween revelers last year, and he’s back in stores again this season. The 5-foot figurine can be posed in almost any position, from sitting on a rocking chair greeting trick-or-treaters to hanging out by the mailbox waiting for the day’s delivery. Seat him on a bale of hay or a rocking chair, then surround him with jack-o’-lanterns or painted pumpkins for the perfect spooky-silly scene.

Pumpkins are a fall essential, but it’s always a bummer to see how quickly the carved ones turn to mush. This Halloween, avoid feeding the neighborhood critters by opting for a terracotta version instead. Available in both black and natural, these ceramic pieces will last for seasons to come. Cluster a few at varying heights and mix in DIY painted gourds or paper lanterns to create a glowing display.

Outdoor lighting always lends an eerie yet romantic glow, making these lanterns a worthwhile investment. The black metal design can easily be dressed up for Halloween with a few extra touches, and then paired with evergreens come winter. Add faux cobwebs to the handles, then place them beside tombstones or cardboard cut-out bats for a simple yet spooky setup.

You may commonly associate twinkle lights with Christmas, but more and more homeowners are getting behind the decor mainstay for other holidays, too. This black twig tree features two light settings that alternate between orange and purple for a colorful display that makes your yard pop after dark. Place a few together to to mimic the look of a forbidden forest, then scatter DIY paper bats or painted pumpkins around the base for extra spooky flair.

Bring a little coven magic to your yard with these glowing witch figures. Crafted with sturdy frames, dark fabric, and bright LED lights, they’re easy to set up thanks to the built-in timer and battery power. Group a few together in different sizes to stir up some toil and trouble, or scatter them along a path to guide trick-or-treaters. For extra drama, add a DIY bubbling cauldron, a couple of painted brooms, or a fog machine.

Want to really make an impact? This 25-foot mega spiderweb can crawl up the side of your house, catching the attention of every goblin and ghoul that drives by your home. The entire piece glows after dark, but during the day, the all-white design still lends a creepy effect. Stretch it across a wall or hedge and maximize the ick factor by adding a DIY giant spider made from foam balls, stem wire, and black foam legs.

No festive holiday scene is complete without a wreath, and that fact stands true for Halloween, too. For a sinister effect, skip the florals in favor of this frightfully cool black faux wreath. Unlike your usual fall wreath, this one is hauntingly chic, cautioning all who enter to beware! Hang it on your front door and decorate it with DIY cotton cobwebs or mini glow-in-the-dark skulls for an entryway that looks perfectly haunted.

Let the neighborhood boo crew know you’re open for business on October 31 by hanging this cute, retro-inspired flag. It pairs with almost any traditional house flag pole (but you have the option to add one, and a bracket, too) and can be personalized with your family’s name on the front. Pair it with vintage-inspired Halloween icons like black cats, crescent moons, and jack-o’-lantern cutouts to keep the retro vibe going.