Bobbing for apples

These family-friendly Halloween games are for kids and adults alike. Browse our best DIY party game ideas, from "pop the balloon pumpkin" to a spider toss.

Apple bobbing is a Halloween activity that dates back centuries. Find out why we play bobbing for apples on this holiday, according to a Halloween historian—plus, how to bob for apples.

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Bobbing for apples - a bit of red food coloring and eyeballs - great for a kids halloween party!

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Halloween is the perfect opportunity to guiltlessly chomp down on obscene amounts of candy and treats, but there's no reason your breakfast can't be both creepy and healthy. Thinkgeek.com, for example, is selling a cute mold that will turn your boiled eggs into soft and nutritious skulls.