60 Cool Halloween Yard Decor Ideas

cool halloween yard decor ideas

Halloween is the spooky season when we decorate our homes both indoors and outdoors. Indoor decor is quite easy to make: some garlands, banners, wreaths and other decor you can make, while outdoor decor is trickier: it should withstand some weather conditions and still look great. We’ve gathered some cool and practical ideas to style your yard for Halloween, take a look!

Graveyards

This is the easiest and fastest to realize idea to make your yard Halloween-like. Put some tombstones here and there, add a ghost, a skeleton or a witch or any other props you have at hand. Light up the graveyard with lights or candle lanterns.

A Halloween yard decoration with tombstones and zombies, with a black cat and a skull is a cool idea.

A Halloween yard decoration with tombstones and zombies, with a black cat and a skull is a cool idea.

A Halloween yard decoration with skeletons and a skeleton dog, a tombstone is a cool solution for outdoors.

A Halloween yard decoration with skeletons and a skeleton dog, a tombstone is a cool solution for outdoors.

A Halloween scene in the yard imitating a graveyard and a witch with a hat is a cool solution.

A Halloween scene in the yard imitating a graveyard and a witch with a hat is a cool solution.

A yard as a graveyard with tombstones, skeletons, pumpkins and lights is a cool Halloween space.

A yard as a graveyard with tombstones, skeletons, pumpkins and lights is a cool Halloween space.

A stylish Halloween yard decoration of tombstones, scary babies and kids is a cool idea you can realize.

A stylish Halloween yard decoration of tombstones, scary babies and kids is a cool idea you can realize.

Simple Halloween outdoor decor with a graveyard and leaves and pumpkins can be made in some minutes.

Simple Halloween outdoor decor with a graveyard and leaves and pumpkins can be made in some minutes.

Tombstones on bottom cabinet doors, each one with a funny name and epitaph.

Tombstones on bottom cabinet doors, each one with a funny name and epitaph.

Skeletons

The most popular idea is creating a skeleton scene outdoors, in the back or front yard. The possibilities are endless here: realize any scene you want and show off everything you like. From usual skeletons at bbq and skeletons making s’mores to complicated Game of Thrones scenes and other themed ones. use any stuff you like to create what you want and what inspires you. These scenes can be funny or scary, and you may light up the scene with lights to see it at night, too.

A cool outdoor bbq scene done with skeletons and skeleton dogs plus jack-o-lanterns is a very fresh and fun idea.

A cool outdoor bbq scene done with skeletons and skeleton dogs plus jack-o-lanterns is a very fresh and fun idea.

A beer drinking skeleton Halloween scene is a simple ro realize and cool idea for hilarious decor.

A beer drinking skeleton Halloween scene is a simple ro realize and cool idea for hilarious decor.

A Halloween skeleton scene with a coffin and lanterns is a cool idea for Halloween yard decor.

A Halloween skeleton scene with a coffin and lanterns is a cool idea for Halloween yard decor.

A Game of Thrones inspired Halloween scene with skeletons and a skeleton horse is amazing for outdoors.

A Game of Thrones inspired Halloween scene with skeletons and a skeleton horse is amazing for outdoors.

A Halloween outdoor space with a skeleton on the grass plus a skeleton dog is a cool and fun idea for this holiday.

A Halloween outdoor space with a skeleton on the grass plus a skeleton dog is a cool and fun idea for this holiday.

A fun and cool Halloween scene with a bathing skeleton, a skeleton in an apron and a dog skeleton is all fun.

A fun and cool Halloween scene with a bathing skeleton, a skeleton in an apron and a dog skeleton is all fun.

A creative and fun skeleton scene with usual and dog skeletons is a lovely idea for your Halloween front yard.

A creative and fun skeleton scene with usual and dog skeletons is a lovely idea for your Halloween front yard.

A fun skeleton scene sitting on a ladder and with an umbrella is a cool idea for Halloween outdoor styling.

A fun skeleton scene sitting on a ladder and with an umbrella is a cool idea for Halloween outdoor styling.

A funny skeleton Halloween scene with a cauldron, skeletons singing songs, a dog and tombstones is amazing.

A funny skeleton Halloween scene with a cauldron, skeletons singing songs, a dog and tombstones is amazing.

A skeleton saving itself from skeleton dogs is a cool idea to style your outdoor space for Halloween.

A skeleton saving itself from skeleton dogs is a cool idea to style your outdoor space for Halloween.

A lawnmower skeleton scene like this one is a very fun and cool idea for any outdoor space at Halloween, and it looks awesome.

A lawnmower skeleton scene like this one is a very fun and cool idea for any outdoor space at Halloween, and it looks awesome.

A hilarious skeleton scene for cleaning up the space is a cool and creative idea for Halloween.

A hilarious skeleton scene for cleaning up the space is a cool and creative idea for Halloween.

A Halloween skeleton scene with a skeleton cook cooking the pumpkins on the grill and skeleton dogs.

A Halloween skeleton scene with a skeleton cook cooking the pumpkins on the grill and skeleton dogs.

A Halloween yard with a skeleton placed in the grave, with lights and a tombstone is a cool idea.

A Halloween yard with a skeleton placed in the grave, with lights and a tombstone is a cool idea.

An outdoor Halloween scene with skeletons sitting around the fire made of branches and lights is a cool idea for your outdoor space.

An outdoor Halloween scene with skeletons sitting around the fire made of branches and lights is a cool idea for your outdoor space.

Skeletons hiding bodies in the yard is a humorous and cool idea for a scene.

Skeletons hiding bodies in the yard is a humorous and cool idea for a scene.

Skeletons trying to get suntanned are a cool idea for those who has lots of sunshine during this time of the year.

Skeletons trying to get suntanned are a cool idea for those who has lots of sunshine during this time of the year.

A yard skeleton scene with a skeleton climbing the tree and a skeleton dog is a cool solution for Halloween.

A yard skeleton scene with a skeleton climbing the tree and a skeleton dog is a cool solution for Halloween.

A yard skeleton scene with two skeletons relaxing with masks on their faces is a cool idea for Halloween.

A yard skeleton scene with two skeletons relaxing with masks on their faces is a cool idea for Halloween.

A skeleton and a black raven in a wheelbarrow is a decoration you can easily move around your backyard.

A skeleton and a black raven in a wheelbarrow is a decoration you can easily move around your backyard.

Other Halloween Yard Decor Ideas

Ghosts, zombies, spiders, snakes and witches of all kinds are great for Halloween yard decor. Make anything that you like using all the props you have, this isn’t difficult. While crafting some stuff keep in mind the climate of your place: it should be durable, and if the climate is too wet, you may go for decor right on the 31st to avoid your props being spoilt by the rain. Get inspired!

A beautiful chicken wire ghost may be spray painted to glow in the dark, perfect for Halloween decor.

A beautiful chicken wire ghost may be spray painted to glow in the dark, perfect for Halloween decor.

A cool Halloween outdoor scene with ghostbusters and a marshmallow man is amazing.

A cool Halloween outdoor scene with ghostbusters and a marshmallow man is amazing.

A creative and scary the It decoration for a front yard or a usual yard is a cool idea for Halloween decor.

A creative and scary the It decoration for a front yard or a usual yard is a cool idea for Halloween decor.

A flying demon girl attached between a tree and a pole is a cool idea for Halloween decor.

A flying demon girl attached between a tree and a pole is a cool idea for Halloween decor.

A freaky and scary Halloween figure with a pumpkin head will scare everyone and will make your yard bold.

A freaky and scary Halloween figure with a pumpkin head will scare everyone and will make your yard bold.

A Grim Halloween decoration with pumpkins is a super cool and bold idea for outdoors, for your yard.

A Grim Halloween decoration with pumpkins is a super cool and bold idea for outdoors, for your yard.

A Halloween tree decorated with hay, leaves, jack-o-lanterns and some husks is a cool idea for outdoors.

A Halloween tree decorated with hay, leaves, jack-o-lanterns and some husks is a cool idea for outdoors.

A scary ghost made of white tulle, wire, black tulle will turn your yard into a Halloween one.

A scary ghost made of white tulle, wire, black tulle will turn your yard into a Halloween one.

A scary Halloween scene with an oversized spooky pumpkin and some smaller ones around will scare everyone.

A scary Halloween scene with an oversized spooky pumpkin and some smaller ones around will scare everyone.

A scary Halloween scene with ghosts, a witch and a skeleton and a graveyard in the yard.

A scary Halloween scene with ghosts, a witch and a skeleton and a graveyard in the yard.

A scary Halloween yard decoration of a metal box and a clown is a cool and bold idea, and it will scare those IT fans to death.

A scary Halloween yard decoration of a metal box and a clown is a cool and bold idea, and it will scare those IT fans to death.

A scary outdoor Halloween decoration will frighten anyone who will see it in the yard or at the porch.

A scary outdoor Halloween decoration will frighten anyone who will see it in the yard or at the porch.

A twig and branch female figure will be a gorgeous and scary decoration for Halloween.

A twig and branch female figure will be a gorgeous and scary decoration for Halloween.

A witch Halloween scene for a yard, with lights, skulls and a cauldron is a cool idea for outdoors.

A witch Halloween scene for a yard, with lights, skulls and a cauldron is a cool idea for outdoors.

A witches' circle around a cauldron with lights will look much scarier in the dark.

A witches' circle around a cauldron with lights will look much scarier in the dark.

A yard Halloween scene with scary witches at the cauldron, with some animals and skeletons.

A yard Halloween scene with scary witches at the cauldron, with some animals and skeletons.

A yard turned into a graveyard, with a branch and spiderweb arch plus some skeletons for yard decor.

A yard turned into a graveyard, with a branch and spiderweb arch plus some skeletons for yard decor.

A yard with ghosts of wire and tulle will scare everyone, it's always a good idea for Halloween.

A yard with ghosts of wire and tulle will scare everyone, it's always a good idea for Halloween.

An outdoor Halloween decoration of a sugar skull with a blackbird, a figure of branches and leaves wearing a capelet.

An outdoor Halloween decoration of a sugar skull with a blackbird, a figure of branches and leaves wearing a capelet.

An outdoor Halloween scene with scary witches, a fire pit with a cauldron, candles and lights is amazing for a yard.

An outdoor Halloween scene with scary witches, a fire pit with a cauldron, candles and lights is amazing for a yard.

Giant lawn monsters are amazing to style your yard, front yard or backyard, and it's easy to make.

Giant lawn monsters are amazing to style your yard, front yard or backyard, and it's easy to make.

Michael Myers in the yard would be the scariest thing your guests see this year.

Michael Myers in the yard would be the scariest thing your guests see this year.

Outdoor Halloween decor with a Beetlejuice snake is a super cool and fun idea for your yard.

Outdoor Halloween decor with a Beetlejuice snake is a super cool and fun idea for your yard.

Outdoor Halloween decor with a ghost holding a skeleton baby is a catchy idea for a Halloween yard.

Outdoor Halloween decor with a ghost holding a skeleton baby is a catchy idea for a Halloween yard.

Outdoor Halloween decor with skulls on sticks that turn into lanterns at night is a cool idea to rock.

Outdoor Halloween decor with skulls on sticks that turn into lanterns at night is a cool idea to rock.

Place a sheet ghost on a swing in your backyard to get a cool effect.

Place a sheet ghost on a swing in your backyard to get a cool effect.

Realistic spiderweb and realistic giant black and red spiders will make your house look very Halloween-like, you won't need other decor.

Realistic spiderweb and realistic giant black and red spiders will make your house look very Halloween-like, you won't need other decor.

Such funny ghosts of cheesecloth and coat hangers won't scary anyone but will be proper decor.

Such funny ghosts of cheesecloth and coat hangers won't scary anyone but will be proper decor.

The outdoor decorations of your home will set the stage for your Halloween party. Although you can go as with creepy decorations as with sophisticated ones for a gorgeous costumes evening.

The outdoor decorations of your home will set the stage for your Halloween party. Although you can go as with creepy decorations as with sophisticated ones for a gorgeous costumes evening.

Turn a tree into a scary monster that is ready to eat your guests' heads.

Turn a tree into a scary monster that is ready to eat your guests' heads.

Welcome treat or treaters in a really scary way with an arch surrounded by scary jack-o-lanterns.

Welcome treat or treaters in a really scary way with an arch surrounded by scary jack-o-lanterns.