The best holiday of the year is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning the funny pranks for Halloween! The best pranks are the ones that you can’t predict: the simple, but genius ones. So, to make Halloween unforgettable, here are some of the best pranks that you can play on your family, friends, and guests!

I love the spirit of Halloween and the energy that comes with it. -Katharine McPhee

1.Sneaky Spider

Sneaky Spider
Image Source: Strange Beaver

This funny prank works on even those who are not afraid of spiders! Draw it with a marker and just wait for the scream…

2. I Told My Kids I Ate Their Halloween Candy

Will your kid be ok with it? Or will the little one freak out? Check out their reaction by hiding their candy and telling them you ate it all!

3. Head in a Jar Prank

Head in a Jar Prank
Image Source: Instructables

This prank is perfect to scare your loved one or someone in the family! You’ll simply need to put the printed photo in a jar and leave in the fridge! You can download this print from the photo and check out more details at Instructables!

Tip: You can make this prank with a print of your own face with a photo editing software!

4. Run For Your Lives!

Run For Your Lives!
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This idea is perfect for pranking guests or sleepy family members. Buy some plastic cockroaches at a dollar store and tape them on a wall, coming out of a vent or out of the toilet. Easy but priceless!

5. Caramel Onions

Caramel Onions
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After filling up the table with delicious Halloween-themed treats, add some of these not-so-delicious caramel-covered onions!

6. Window Prank

Window Prank
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A simple but super effective way prank to pull on Halloween is by setting up a clown in the window! It will definitely creep out everyone who walks by.

It gets better:

You can also just tape a clown mask on the window to give your family a scare! The idea is super creepy, especially at night, when you’re chilling in front of the TV and you glance at the window and BOOM!

7. Bugs in the Drink

Bugs in the Drink
Image Source: Cute Food For Kids

Everybody hates bugs, especially if they’re in your drink! Fill the ice cubes tray with plastic bugs, such as:

  • Spiders
  • Cockroaches
  • Flies
  • Etc.

Fill with water, let them freeze, and serve your guests some delicious drinks when they come!

8. Toilet Paper Saw Reference

Toilet Paper Saw Reference
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Everybody knows the Saw movies, and the reactions to this prank are simply hilarious. And the best part: they’re going to have to call you to get the real toilet paper and give you the opportunity to laugh even more!

9. Not Even the Silverware Is Safe

Not Even the Silverware Is Safe
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The best pranks are the ones that you can’t predict. This simple but genius idea will surely get your loved ones!

10. Scary Cake

Scary Cake
Image Source: Pizzazzerie

It’s Halloween! Why bake a normal cake when you can make a creepy one? Add plastic spiders to the middle part and let them fall and creep everyone out when cutting the first piece…

Tip: Use white frosting to create a contrast with the spiders.

Which of these pranks will you use to make your Halloween even better? Let us know at our Facebook page or in the comments below!

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