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National Ghost Hunting Day: Unlock the Secrets of the Spirit World 👻

  • Writer: Amanda Moncrieff
    Amanda Moncrieff
  • Sep 25
  • 4 min read


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National Ghost Hunting Day is celebrated every year on the last Saturday in September. This timing coincides with the start of the spooky season and is part of the World’s Largest Ghost Hunt—an event where paranormal teams around the world simultaneously investigate haunted places. That makes it not just a holiday, but also a global paranormal gathering!


About the Day & History

National Ghost Hunting Day isn’t just a quirky excuse to grab your EMF detector—it’s an officially recognized day started in 2016 by Haunted Journeys, a group devoted to the paranormal. The event was created to spotlight historical preservation (many haunted places are historical landmarks) and to bring together paranormal enthusiasts worldwide.

Ghost hunting itself has deep roots, dating back centuries in folklore and ritual, but modern ghost hunting became popular in the late 20th century with paranormal societies, TV shows like Ghost Hunters and Paranormal State, and YouTube creators chasing shadows in haunted asylums.

This day celebrates not only the thrill of ghost hunting but also the community that surrounds it. Whether you’re a true believer, a curious skeptic, or just in it for fun, National Ghost Hunting Day gives you an excuse to turn off the lights, grab a flashlight, and wonder… what’s out there? 👀


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Celebration Ideas

👤 Solo Celebrations

  1. Go on a self-guided haunted walk around your town with a journal.

  2. Binge paranormal shows with candles and spooky snacks.

  3. Try a meditation in the dark to “tune in” to ghostly vibes.

  4. Read ghost stories from different cultures.

  5. Download our Ghost Story Starter Prompts and write your own creepy tale.

💑 Couples Celebrations

  1. Take a haunted tour hand-in-hand.

  2. Host a spooky candlelit dinner with ghostly-themed dishes.

  3. Stream scary movies together and rate the “ghost believability.”

  4. Have a mini date-night ghost hunt.

  5. Make a playlist of eerie love songs and dance in the dark.

👨‍👩‍👧 Families & Kids

  1. Play our Spot the Ghost Activity Sheet as a fun after-dinner game.

  2. Create ghost crafts with tissue paper or bedsheets.

  3. Do a family flashlight scavenger hunt in the house.

  4. Read age-appropriate ghost stories before bed.

  5. Bake “ghost cupcakes” with marshmallow ghosts on top.

🧑‍💼 Coworkers

  1. Host a spooky office potluck with Halloween-inspired dishes.

  2. Decorate cubicles with ghost décor.

  3. Hold a lunchtime ghost story contest using our Story Starter Prompts.

  4. Do a quick “haunted office tour” (real or imagined).

  5. Share ghost memes and jokes in Slack/email threads.

🌎 Community/Public

  1. Organize a public ghost hunt at a local historic site.

  2. Host a Ghost Story Open Mic Night at a café or library.

  3. Plan a ghost-themed trivia night using our downloadable Ghost Story Prompts.

  4. Offer free printable Ghost Hunt Invitations to promote community events.

  5. Run a “Spot the Ghost” scavenger hunt in a park with hidden cut-outs.



👩‍🍳 Bonus Recipe: Phantom Punch (Mocktail or Cocktail)

This eerie drink is perfect for ghost hunters coming back from a spooky night.

Ingredients:

  • Lemon-lime soda

  • Pineapple juice

  • Grenadine

  • Dry ice (for fog effect)

  • Optional: Vodka or rum for adult version

Directions:

  1. Mix soda + pineapple juice in a punch bowl.

  2. Add grenadine for a blood-red swirl.

  3. Drop in small dry ice chunks for fog effect (never drink dry ice directly).

  4. Serve in clear glasses with gummy ghost or eyeball garnishes.


About Shopping & Products

Half the fun of National Ghost Hunting Day is stocking up on the right gear—whether you’re setting the mood at home or heading out for a real ghost hunt.

🎃 For playful décor, party supplies, and family-friendly games, check out our curated Ghosts Collection 👉 Ghost Decor & Games

🔦 If you’re feeling braver, we also pulled together a list of ghost hunting supplies—think flashlights, EMF detectors, and novelty gear perfect for a spooky night of investigation. We kept things budget-friendly since this is more for fun than professional hunts. 👉 Ghost Hunting Supplies

✨ Please note: these are affiliate links, which means if you shop through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s a fun way to support the blog while getting your ghostly gear!


Business Advertising Opportunities

Businesses can lean into the thrill of ghost hunting with creative campaigns:

  1. Bars/Restaurants: Create a “Phantom Menu” with glowing cocktails.

  2. Gyms/Studios: Host a “Ghost Fit” night with dark yoga or glow workouts.

  3. Tour Companies: Offer special haunted walking tours.

  4. Bookstores: Display ghost stories + paranormal non-fiction.

  5. Toy Stores: Promote ghost-themed games for kids.

  6. Cafés: Host storytelling nights with themed drinks.

  7. Escape Rooms: Offer a one-night-only “haunted” edition.

  8. Local History Groups: Partner with paranormal investigators for an event.


Summary & Wrap-Up

National Ghost Hunting Day isn’t just about chasing shadows—it’s about storytelling, history, community, and a little adrenaline. Whether you’re diving deep into paranormal investigation or just having fun with kids at home, you can make this day magical with printables, themed recipes, and ghostly gear.

So grab your flashlight, download our printables, and remember: sometimes the best part of ghost hunting is the laughter, the thrill, and the stories you take home. 👻


📖 Ghost Story Starter Prompts

Want to spark your imagination this National Ghost Hunting Day? Download our printable Ghost Story Starter cards and let the eerie tales unfold! Each card gives you a spooky sentence to kick off your own chilling tale—perfect for kids, adults, or a group ghost story game. Shuffle the deck, draw a card, and see where your imagination (and the spirits 👻) take you!




👀 Spot the Ghost Coloring Page

Looking for a family-friendly way to celebrate National Ghost Hunting Day? Our Spot the Ghost printable coloring page is the perfect mix of spooky fun and creativity!

Kids (and adults, too!) can search through a haunted house scene packed with details—pumpkins, bats, cobwebs, and chandeliers—while hunting for sneaky little ghosts hiding in plain sight. Once you’ve found them all, grab your crayons or markers and bring the scene to life with color. 🎨👻

👉 Download the Spot the Ghost Coloring Page below and see if you can uncover every hidden spirit.


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