14+ Outdoor Halloween Decor Ideas to Trick Out Your Yard & Porch

Ready to set up outdoor Halloween decorations to welcome in the spooky season? Use our curated list below to find ideas and inspiration on how to decorate your front porch, yard, and more!

Outdoor Halloween Decorations To Inspire You

When October rolls around, there’s always a festive buzz in the air. The days become shorter, the air becomes cooler, and many of us prepare for the spooky season ahead. 

Decorating the outside of your home for Halloween is a perfect way to get ready for this holiday and set the scene for Halloween night. There are countless ways to add outdoor Halloween decorations to your front yard or porch, and we’ve got some of our favorite ideas listed below to spark your spooky creativity! 

EIGHT-LEGGED nightmare

Weave ripped white gauze throughout your front landscaping and place giant fake spiders along the faux webbing, your outdoor walls, and your front porch to create the appearance of a spooky infestation. 

This look is both playful and scary, and it’s simple enough to DIY (especially if you’re on a budget) yet will still make a seriously spooky impact!

skeletal guardian

Speaking of making an impact, a towering skeleton standing in your front yard couldn’t be a better choice for a bold and dramatic aesthetic!

You can opt for a bare skeleton like the one above or one dressed in a dark, tattered cloak for an eerie grim reaper vibe. 

faux graveyard

Turn your front yard into an eerie, haunted graveyard with fake tombstones and ravens. We love the white pumpkins for a bright, organic touch. However, faux skulls and skeletal arms bursting out from the ground are a great alternative for something a little scarier. 

grim garden

Incorporate skeletons into your garden for a creepy but cute Halloween setup. Dress them up in gardening garb for a playful touch, or have them lurking and popping out of bushes for something more frightful. 

You can also add faux plants for extra drama and flair. Consider fake carnivorous plants, twisting vines, wilting flowers, and deep red blooms for an eerily enchanting scene. 

frightful front porch

Go for a dark and moody aesthetic with a creepy front porch design. Black Jack O’Lanterns, tall, winding plants, witch brooms, and a black, feathery garland are simple but spooky enough to set the mood for Halloween night. 

eerie & ivory

If you want an unexpected design that will really stand out, use bright, ivory decorations throughout your yard.

White or cream-colored pumpkins, fake skeletons, and ivory bats blend timeless tones with dreadful decor, creating a gorgeous and perfectly on-theme yard for Halloween. 

swarm of bats

Hang bats along your front porch and doorway to add movement and festive appeal to the space.

We love the way these bats look like they’re swarming around the front door, and you can pair this contemporary element with classic pumpkins, mums, and lanterns along the ground for a balanced aesthetic. 

groundbreaking skeleton

A giant fake skeleton clawing its way out of the ground to join in the Halloween festivities will surely help create a bold and striking aesthetic. 

This decor is both playful and spooky, and it will definitely be a hit if you have little ones or your house gets a lot of trick-or-treaters each year. 

levitating witch hats

Create the illusion of floating witch hats above your pathway or porch by suspending these costume accessories with clear fishing wire. You can also hang these from tree branches throughout your yard. 

Pair these with soft-toned pumpkins and glowing lanterns for a whimsical and mystical setup.

ghastly gathering

Embrace an eerie and eclectic aesthetic by filling your front porch with a variety of ghastly creatures! Skeletons, Jack O’Lanterns, bats, and oversized spiders come together for a fun and creepy aesthetic that little ones will love but not be too scared of.

This design is ideal for a large porch, but you can extend the display into your yard if you’re working with a smaller space. 

ghoulish statues

Whether you make or buy them, ghost statues are a spook-tastic addition to your outdoor Halloween decorations.

If you only have a couple, we recommend placing them right next to your front door. However, if you have more, spread them throughout the yard to create a haunting display.

organic decor

Create a classic, natural display with creamy gourds, dried foliage, and warm, glowing lanterns. We love the way this plays on the fall harvest aspect rather than a traditional spooky setup, and this decor has a modern and timeless aesthetic. 

glowing ghosts & pumpkins

“Planning an eye-catching Halloween lighting scheme will only make your home look more special and inviting throughout the spooky season – and for all the trick-or-treaters.” 

You can never go wrong with a light display for any holiday! Add lights to ghost figures, inside pumpkins, and around the doorway to light up your home and create a vibrant display. 

spell-casting skeletons

Add a touch of magic to your front porch with spell-casting skeletons dressed up with classic pointed witch hats. Set them up on rocking chairs or position them around a cauldron to give the illusion they’re casting a spell.

Finish setting the scene with floating hats and carved pumpkins!

spooky invasion

This setup will require some extra work, but it’s well worth it to create a scene straight out of a horror movie.

Skeletons climbing across boarded-up windows and spiders crawling up the walls make it look like this house is under siege by the supernatural, and we’re obsessed with the creativity and playfulness of this chaotic Halloween decor.

bare branches & bats

Utilize the natural and slightly spooky beauty of bare branches for your outdoor Halloween decorations! Creepy branch planters and a bare branch wreath are perfectly eerie, while the twinkling lights add a whimsical appeal.

Set a few bats along the ground or hang them around the door frame for a scary and festive finish. 

 

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