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Holidays » Halloween

54 Best DIY Outdoor Halloween Decoration Ideas

Published: Sep 3, 2019 · Modified: Mar 19, 2025 by Sean · As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This site contains affiliate links. ·

Want to get into the Halloween spirit? Here are a TON of DIY outdoor Halloween decoration ideas that you can be inspired by!

When getting ready for Halloween, you definitely want to plan outdoor yard and porch decorations. Of course, trick or treaters are going to see your front porch, but your neighbors will also enjoy your yard decor all month long.

We have been known to go a little overboard with Halloween porch decor, and I was excited to see some other awesome Halloween outdoor decoration ideas from some of my favorite bloggers.

Whether you want spooky or funny decor, you can't go wrong with going big for Halloween. It's a great excuse to really go over the top and have fun with it!

Tons of these halloween lawn decor ideas are complete or partial DIYs so I hope that they inspire you to decorate even if you are on a budget.

Here are the best DIY outdoor Halloween decoration ideas!

Best Outdoor Halloween Decoration Ideas

Want to decorate your yard for Halloween? Whether you want spooky or funny, you will love these great ideas!

Our Skeleton Pirate Halloween Yard Display

You can't beat this hilarious pirate skeleton yard battle!

How to Make DIY Concrete Pumpkins

Concrete pumpkins add a unique look to any halloween display.

How to Make a DIY Plastic Pumpkin Topiary

How to stack plastic pumpkins so they light up in this fun festive topiary!

Spooky Halloween Porch Decor & a Link Up!

You'll want to stick a fleet of bats over your front door!

Our DIY Halloween Porch Decor

Plastic pumpkins lit up make front porch steps simply magical!

Photo Credit: www.anikasdiylife.com

DIY Wood Pumpkins - Made From Scrap Wood

You could make a huge stack of these wooden pumpkins for your porch or yard!

Photo Credit: www.houseonlongwoodlane.com

DIY Halloween Door Mat + Front Porch - House On Longwood Lane

This is a beautiful and classy Halloween porch with a cute DIY mat!

Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

Easy $3 Spooky Skull Ghosts DIY

It's easy to make these spooky skeleton ghosts.

Photo Credit: www.attagirlsays.com

Haunted Halloween Front Porch

This spooky front porch would delight trick or treaters

Photo Credit: www.attagirlsays.com

DIY Halloween Decorations for the Front Porch

Have a couch on your porch? This is how you should style it for Halloween!

Photo Credit: www.attagirlsays.com

Outdoor Halloween Decorations: Spooky Porch

Little accessories add up to a big impact on this porch.

Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

Halloween Spider Web Wreath

This spider web wreath is simple but perfect for the holidays!

Photo Credit: tastefullyfrugal.org

DIY Witches Brooms

Want a witch theme for your porch? Here's how to DIY witch brooms!

Photo Credit: www.pmqfortwo.com

DIY Halloween Doormat

This DIY Halloween doormat adds the perfect subtle touch.

Photo Credit: www.ramblingrenovators.ca

Getting Halloween Ready

I love this spooky graveyard in the front yard!

Photo Credit: southernstateofmindblog.com

October Front Porch - Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

I love all these witch hats on this porch.

Photo Credit: jenwoodhouse.com

How To Make DIY Spooky Skull Yard Signs for Halloween

Wow! This light up skeleton sign make a huge impact!

Photo Credit: jenwoodhouse.com

DIY Halloween Lawn Gravestones – The House of Wood

Want a graveyard in your front yard? You gotta check this out!

Photo Credit: www.debbie-debbiedoos.com

Spooky Southern Halloween porch

This skull makes a great pot holder!

Photo Credit: madeinaday.com

DIY Halloween Chalkboard Tombstones

These chalkboard tombstones are perfect for a spooky Halloween porch.

Photo Credit: www.houseonlongwoodlane.com

DIY Halloween Door Mat + Front Porch

I love this "WITCH PLEASE" stenciled door mat!

Photo Credit: hazelandgolddesigns.com

Make Your Own Halloween Window Cling Shapes

This is a great tutorial for making window clings for Halloween!

Photo Credit: www.thehandymansdaughter.com

DIY Pallet Pumpkin Trio

Would you believe that these pumpkins were made from pallet wood?

Photo Credit: celebrateanddecorate.com

The Birds Have Invaded for Halloween!

You could put any spooky message on these DIY signs!

Photo Credit: www.cravingsomecreativity.com

Halloween Stacked Pumpkin Topiary

I love this tutorial for stacking light up pumpkins!

Photo Credit: inmyownstyle.com

Halloween Decorating: Pumpkin Head Bat Tassels

Adding tassels to these bats makes them extra dramatic!

Photo Credit: www.thatswhatchesaid.net

Witch Parking Porch Display

These witch legs are the funny touch for any Halloween porch!

Photo Credit: www.createandfind.com

Dollar Tree Halloween Wreath and Porch

This is a great idea for a quick and inexpensive Halloween wreath.

Photo Credit: lydioutloud.com

Fall Festival Sign Tutorial: Fall Porch Decor

This sign has Fall phrases on it, but you could add spooky phrases, too! Boos this way!

Photo Credit: www.makingmanzanita.com

Cheap Halloween Porch Decorations with Recycled Materials

If you’re looking for cheap Halloween porch decorations, this simple DIY project is for you! See how you can transform old fence boards and recycled materials and turn them into adorable Halloween porch decor that will have your neighbors jealous.

Photo Credit: www.cypressandsienna.com

Wooden Black Cat Halloween Decor

These spooky black cat cutouts are sure to startle anyone walking past your home

Photo Credit: www.cypressandsienna.com

Cute and Easy Burlap Covered Pumpkin

Wrap real or faux pumpkins in burlap for an instant farmhouse feel

Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

Easy DIY Halloween Lamppost

How cool is this DIY lamp post? It gives your yard an instant spooky vibe

Photo Credit: salvagedliving.com

5 Trendy Updates for Your Halloween Decor

Cool ideas for brining new trends into your decor!

Photo Credit: www.diydecormom.com

Giant Spider Decoration: EASY Halloween Decoration Kids Will Love

I LOVE how these giant PVC spiders turned out!

Photo Credit: ourcraftymom.com

Succulent Pumpkin To Support The Teal Pumpkin Project

Here's how to fill a pumpkin with succulents!

Photo Credit: theinspiredworkshop.com

Scrap Wood Spiders

Pick up some scrap wood and build these cute lil spiders!

Photo Credit: www.cypressandsienna.com

Rustic Pumpkin Stand for Fall Flowers

Make this wooden pumpkin stand for mums or other fall flowers

Photo Credit: www.firstdayofhome.com

How to Make Wooden Pumpkins for Yard Decorations

Here's how to make big wooden pumpkin cut outs!

Photo Credit: www.attemptsatdomestication.com

“Boo” Wreath for Halloween

BOO! Is there anything more Halloween than that!?!

Photo Credit: www.cravingsomecreativity.com

DIY Halloween Outdoor Luminaries - How To Make Lanterns

Luminaries are perfect for lighting the way for trick or treaters

Photo Credit: www.simplenaturedecorblog.com

How To Make Halloween Hanging Ghosts Decorations

These hanging ghosts are simple to make and a great spooky touch

Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

How to make Halloween Ghosts for outdoors

Here's a tutorial for wooden ghosts!

Photo Credit: homemadeheather.com

Jack Skellington Door with Free Printable

Turn your door into jack skellington! Positively frightful!

Photo Credit: singlegirlsdiy.com

DIY Cooler Candy Buckets for Halloween

Turn a cooler into a spooky pumpkin and pass out halloween beverages!

Photo Credit: growingfamily.co.uk

Easy Halloween crafts: spooky spider plants

Make these cute lil spiders to hold potted plants

Photo Credit: mooshujenne.com

Horror Movie Halloween Gravestones

I love these movie inspired headstones!

Photo Credit: ourcraftymom.com

Make A Fun Halloween Witch Door Hanger From A Pizza Pan

This door hanger is made from a PIZZA PAN!

Photo Credit: www.createandfind.com

How To Make Your Own DIY Halloween Yard Decorations

Lots of cute yard decor ideas!

Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

DIY Sugar Skull Wreath

Tutorial to make this beautiful sugar skull wreath!

Photo Credit: www.cypressandsienna.com

Gold Leaf & Glitter Pumpkins- Monthly DIY Challenge

Go for a bling look with these gold leaf pumpkins

Photo Credit: acraftymix.com

Making Matilda’s Web – Easy Wire Art Tutorial

Here's how to make faux spider web with wire!

Photo Credit: amylanham.com

DIY Outdoor Halloween Monsters

These DIY monster heads are perfect for your front porch!

Photo Credit: mooshujenne.com

Halloween Candy Cauldron Stand

Make this cauldron stand to pass out cand

27+ Best Outdoor Halloween Decoration Ideas

What's your favorite diy halloween decorations for outside?

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