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5 Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations to Haunt Your Neighbors

Oct 14, 2024 by Brooke Larsen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Halloween Decorations the 5 Best Outdoor

Scary outdoor Halloween decorations to spook up your front porch and maybe even frighten your neighbors.

Get ready to spook up your yard and porch space this Halloween with some seriously creepy outdoor decorations that will leave your neighbors shaking in their boots. From giant spiders to floating phantasms, these five eerie outdoor Halloween decorations are sure to give your home the ultimate haunted makeover. Grab your supplies and get ready to turn your yard into a bone-chilling Halloween display. Let's dive into these frightfully good ideas that will haunt your neighbors all season long.

Outdoor Halloween decorations for front porch

5 Outdoor Halloween Decoration Ideas

Let's take a look at some of the best Halloween yard decorations that will be the talk of the neighborhood. Or at least, your street!

Giant Spiders

Another spine-chilling decoration idea to add to your Halloween outdoor display is a giant spider. These eight-legged horrors will make even the bravest passersby do a double-take as they walk by your house. Whether perched menacingly on your porch or hidden in the shadows of your yard, giant spiders will add a touch of terror to your Halloween setup.

I placed a large black spider above the corner of my double door entry. I love that it frames the front door space. A great way to embellish the arachnid theme is by adding in a few cobwebs too. You can also place a spider in any corner or even hanging from an outdoor lighting fixture.

With a looming presence and hairy legs, these creepy crawlers are the perfect addition to your outdoor decor this spooky season. Get ready to give your neighbors a fright with these giant spiders.

Exterior spider and ghosts for halloween

Floating Phantasms for Outdoor Halloween Decorations

For a hauntingly delightful addition to your decorations, consider including sheet ghosts in your display. These floating phantasms can be easily created with old sheets draped over lightweight frames or wire structures. See how I made my sheet ghosts here.

Hang them from trees, porch ceilings, or a removable yard stake in your front yard. You can even pair these spectral figures with lighting effects to enhance their ghostly appearance on your porch steps. In addition to my large DIY sheet ghosts, I hung up a few extra from my light fixture as well as placing a few mini ghosts on my side table display. I love to create a chilling ambiance that will delight trick-or-treaters and visitors alike.

ghosts and pumpkins decor

Outdoor Decor Hanging Witch Hats

Next up, let's take a peek at these hanging witch hats to add to your Halloween decor. If you have a chance to elongate your porch height, take it! Hanging decorations from your porch is a great way to draw vertical focus and make your roof appear taller. These hats have become one of my favorite spooky decorations that I use every year. Plus, I absolutely love the appearance of floating hats!

Hanging witch hat for halloween porch

Bone-Chilling Decor with Skeletons

Add a bone-chilling touch to your Halloween decor with skeletons. Skeletons can send shivers down the spine of anyone who dares to walk by your house. Position them in various poses around your yard or porch. And if you really want to up the scare factor, consider adding some special effects like eerie lighting or spooky sound effects to enhance the chilling effect.

skeleton on porch bench

One of my favorite nooks on our front porch is the porch swing area. I built the DIY porch swing myself. This has turned out to be one of the best places to put a skeleton greeter to our visitors. Plus, I love stashing all of my black pumpkins in clusters in this area. I love putting a skeleton inside, but adding one to your front porch is a fun use of space.

front porch skeleton ideas

Skeleton Towering Terror

I've never been one to put up any big inflatables or figures at my house. However, this year I decided to totally change up my usual and extend Halloween into my yard space. And let me tell you, a seven foot or bigger, larger-than-life skeleton will definitely make a statement in your yard, towering over your guests.

With an imposing presence, this skeleton is sure to be a standout piece in your outdoor Halloween display. And not just for size! But also for pure terror of presence. Get ready to take your decorations to new heights with this bone-chilling addition that will haunt your neighbors and keep everyone talking for weeks to come.

Fun Ideas for Outdoor Halloween Decorations

As the moon rises and the shadows lengthen, these spine-chilling outdoor Halloween decoration ideas are ready to send shivers to all of your neighbors. From hanging ghosts to towering skeletons, your haunted abode awaits.

Transform your outdoor space into a bone-chilling spectacle that will leave everyone gasping in terror. With a few fun ideas and items that won't break the bank, you can conjure up some frightful magic, and let the Halloween spirit take flight.

Happy Decorating!

Brooke

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