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Yard Haunts

Every yard haunts video worth your time, gathered in one place. Browse builds, tutorials, and showcases — each embedded from its original creator with a quick summary so you can find exactly what you need.

369 videos

We made a real FOXY Animatronic! (FNAF)
21:05
DIY AnimatronicsAdvanced

We made a real FOXY Animatronic! (FNAF)

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie transform a retail pirate animatronic into a life-size Withered Foxy from Five Nights at Freddy's for their 2024 yard haunt. The build combines a fully fabricated foam endoskeleton with 3D-printed and fabric-covered outer pieces, while the original animatronic's servo-driven face mechanics are completely disassembled and remounted to match Foxy's proportions. Inspired by behind-the-scenes photos from the FNAF 2 film production, the creators aim for screen-accurate character detail at a DIY level. Foxy joins a growing roster of scratch-built FNAF animatronics on the channel.

Wicked Makers· 5,389,528 views
Making a Giant Spider! 🕷 DIY Halloween Props
10:52
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$70

Making a Giant Spider! 🕷 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie build 'Gertie,' a giant Halloween spider prop using chicken wire as a structural armature, pipe insulation for the legs, and expanding spray foam for the body texture. The build is designed to be approachable for beginners, relying on materials readily available at hardware stores. Painting and decorative detailing bring the oversized arachnid to life as a dramatic yard haunt centerpiece. The creators note that the chicken-wire-plus-foam technique is highly adaptable for many other DIY Halloween props.

Wicked Makers· 2,446,616 views
Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props
15:16
DIY PropsBeginner$30–$80

Endless Drinking Skeleton 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building 'Barty,' a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired pirate skeleton prop that appears to endlessly drink from a bottle using a hidden recirculating fountain pump. The build centers on a life-sized skeleton dressed in thrift-store pirate gear posed over a barrel, with colored water looping invisibly through vinyl tubing. The hosts also highlight how the same fountain-pump trick can be adapted to other Halloween themes — vampires, zombies, witches — making the core technique highly reusable. Goodwill is a featured sponsor, reinforcing the budget-friendly, thrift-forward approach to costuming the character.

Wicked Makers· 2,079,740 views
Glowing Chicken Wire Ghost 👻 DIY Halloween Props
13:32
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

Glowing Chicken Wire Ghost 👻 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie walk through building a glowing chicken wire ghost designed to float in a yard haunt setting. The ghost is shaped using chicken wire over a mannequin form, suspended with fishing line, and finished with glow-in-the-dark spray paint and Halloween lighting for a striking nighttime effect. The creators note the glow paint alone delivers minimal results, but combining it with dedicated Halloween lights produces the full glowing look. A fog machine adds an atmospheric finishing touch that elevates the overall display.

Wicked Makers· 872,925 views
How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props
14:54
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$50

How to make Tombstones 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers duo Jaimie and Jay walk through their first attempt at building realistic Halloween tombstones from insulation foam, covering every stage from cutting and shaping to texturing and painting. They use accessible tools and inexpensive materials to achieve a convincing stone look. The finished props are designed for a DIY graveyard yard display and serve as inspiration for haunters of all skill levels.

Wicked Makers· 798,164 views
Kreepy Kids Animated Halloween Props | Yard Haunt Ideas
1:41
Prop Reviews

Kreepy Kids Animated Halloween Props | Yard Haunt Ideas

Distortions Unlimited showcases their Kreepy Kids lineup of animated Halloween props and animatronics, introduced for the 2019 season. The collection features unsettling child characters sculpted by a team of professional artists and produced in-house at Distortions. These pieces are marketed toward home yard haunts, Halloween displays, and professional dark attractions alike.

DistortionsUnlimited· 479,008 views
graveyard statue 2020
26:37
DIY PropsBeginner$20–$60

graveyard statue 2020

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a graveyard statue prop suitable for home Halloween displays or haunted attractions, using widely available and affordable materials from hardware stores. The build centers on polyethylene foam underlayment, canvas drop cloth, and heavy-duty construction adhesive as its core components. At roughly 27 minutes, the tutorial offers enough detail to guide a beginner through the full construction process. The creator emphasizes that the materials are easy to source, keeping the project accessible for most DIY haunters.

StiltbeastStudios· 406,755 views
Spooky Haunted Two-Way Mirror 💀 DIY Halloween Props
12:13
DIY PropsIntermediate$50–$150 depending on mirror tier and whether you already own a monitor

Spooky Haunted Two-Way Mirror 💀 DIY Halloween Props

Wicked Makers (Jaimie and Jay) build a motion-triggered haunted mirror prop for their yard haunt by combining a thrift-store vintage frame, a two-way mirror panel, and a monitor running custom ghost footage. The ghost video stars Jaimie, professionally enhanced with visual effects and eerie audio by Fiverr artists. When a trick-or-treater walks up, the motion sensor fires the media player and a ghostly apparition materializes in the mirror. The build draws inspiration from their earlier DIY smart mirror project and folklore figures like Bloody Mary and Candyman.

Wicked Makers· 388,143 views
Wicked Makers 2022 HALLOWEEN Tour! (Day & Night)
9:04
Yard Haunts

Wicked Makers 2022 HALLOWEEN Tour! (Day & Night)

Jaimie and Jay of Wicked Makers walk viewers through their 2022 'Oakview Cemetery' yard haunt, built and refined over six-plus years, covering both daytime and nighttime perspectives. The sprawling display blends custom-built props and animatronic makeovers across multiple themed zones — from a spooky graveyard with a chicken-wire ghost and a Pennywise character, to a pirate skeleton party, a swamp witch scene, and a giant spider installation. A highlight is a stone portal with custom and AtmosFX projections, framed by oversized store-bought skeletons that have been repositioned for maximum impact. The tour wraps with their most feared character, the Sitting Scarecrow, who serves as the final scare for trick-or-treaters.

Wicked Makers· 348,650 views
DIY Halloween Props - How to make an Easy Halloween Scarecrow
6:18
DIY PropsBeginnerunder $20

DIY Halloween Props - How to make an Easy Halloween Scarecrow

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay demonstrate how to build a Halloween scarecrow using a plastic jack-o-lantern as the head, mounted on a simple wood frame dressed with cheesecloth and twine. The build relies on common, inexpensive materials — including reclaimed fence pickets — making it accessible to virtually any skill level. The finished prop is designed for outdoor yard display and delivers strong visual impact for minimal effort and cost.

Wicked Makers· 337,946 views
Weeping angel Halloween display
15:27
DIY PropsBeginnerUnder $40

Weeping angel Halloween display

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a full-size Weeping Angel yard prop on a tight budget, relying heavily on free and low-cost materials. The figure's structure is built around stacked five-gallon buckets and a coat-hanger armature, with a styrofoam wig head and expanding foam adding shape and detail. A tarp draped over the form creates the angel's iconic flowing robes. The finished display delivers impressive visual impact for roughly $40 or less.

StiltbeastStudios· 323,406 views
DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)
6:37
Lighting TutorialsBeginner~$7 per unit

DIY Halloween Props - Mason Jar Hanging Lights (Solar Powered!)

Wicked Makers hosts Jaimie and Jay walk through building budget-friendly solar-powered Halloween lanterns using mason jars wrapped in dyed creepy cloth styled to resemble Spanish moss. The finished lights carry a swamp or New Orleans vibe that complements graveyard yard haunts perfectly. With a reported materials cost of around $7 each, these lanterns are designed to be durable, weather-friendly, and reusable season after season.

Wicked Makers· 285,335 views
MORE HALLOWEEN DECOR STALKING!!! JOANN'S, BIG LOTS, HOMEGOODS, AT HOME...
1:21:25
Halloween Decorating

MORE HALLOWEEN DECOR STALKING!!! JOANN'S, BIG LOTS, HOMEGOODS, AT HOME...

A multi-episode Halloween decor hunting series capturing late-July and early-August store visits across several major retail chains. The creator scouts seasonal Halloween merchandise hitting shelves well ahead of October, sharing finds with her enthusiastic fan community. The video has a casual, lifestyle-vlog tone aimed at fellow early-season Halloween enthusiasts.

Jade The Libra· 268,715 views
DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard
27:40
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

DIY ANIMATED Tombstones for your HALLOWEEN Graveyard

This tutorial from Monster Tutorials walks builders through creating animated, motor-driven foam tombstones for a Halloween graveyard display. The project combines hot wire foam carving with electric motors and hinges to bring the gravestones to life with physical movement. The build is approachable for intermediate DIYers and is designed to make a strong visual impact in a yard haunt or cemetery scene. A Nightmare Before Christmas aesthetic influence is noted among the inspirations.

Monster Tutorials· 247,141 views
DIY Halloween Props - SUPER EASY Cemetery Fence!
5:04
DIY PropsBeginner~$3 per fence section

DIY Halloween Props - SUPER EASY Cemetery Fence!

Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay walk through building a simple, budget-friendly Halloween cemetery fence from basic pine lumber and common household tools. Each modular fence section costs roughly $3, making it easy to expand the display year after year. Finishing touches like wood stain, twine, and stretched cobwebbing give the fence an aged, spooky graveyard look.

Wicked Makers· 233,997 views
graveyard statue
18:54
DIY PropsIntermediate

graveyard statue

StiltbeastStudios walks through the construction of a graveyard statue prop suited for both professional haunted attractions and home haunts. The build focuses on achieving a striking silhouette reminiscent of classic cemetery statuary. The standout technique here is the use of spray-on bedliner as a surface finish — the creator's own twist on a well-known prop style — applied across multiple cans to achieve a convincing stone-like texture.

StiltbeastStudios· 217,108 views
Scary Witch Halloween Animatronics!
1:21
Prop Reviews

Scary Witch Halloween Animatronics!

This short showcase video highlights several witch-themed Halloween animatronic props suited for home haunts and yard displays. Featured pieces include standing hag-style figures and a hanging witch decoration, with heights ranging around five to six feet. The video serves as a quick visual sampler to help shoppers evaluate which animatronic witch props might work best for their Halloween setup.

SpookYouLaterz· 170,208 views
Over 100 Animatronics Insane Best Halloween Yard Display! #halloween
21:43
Yard Haunts

Over 100 Animatronics Insane Best Halloween Yard Display! #halloween

This walkthrough showcases a jaw-dropping San Antonio residential Halloween yard display featuring over 100 animatronics sourced from major retail Halloween chains. The setup spans the entire property and incorporates a coordinated light show alongside the massive prop collection. The video gives viewers an extended tour of how retail animatronics can be combined at scale to create a truly spectacular neighborhood attraction.

SpookYouLaterz· 103,770 views
Solar Yard Lantern Scarecrow cornstalk Halloween scarecrow DIY traditional Halloween decoration
21:16
Yard HauntsBeginner

Solar Yard Lantern Scarecrow cornstalk Halloween scarecrow DIY traditional Halloween decoration

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a traditional Halloween scarecrow yard decoration complete with cornstalks and a solar yard lantern. The project leans into classic, rustic Halloween aesthetics suited for front-yard displays. It is a beginner-friendly build that delivers strong visual impact without requiring advanced tools or skills.

StiltbeastStudios· 98,457 views
DIY LED Halloween Lighting Tutorial - Take your yard display to the next spooky level!
26:15
Lighting TutorialsBeginner

DIY LED Halloween Lighting Tutorial - Take your yard display to the next spooky level!

Monster Tutorials walks through the LED lighting setup used in their 2020 Halloween yard display, demonstrating how app-controlled floodlights, remote spotlights, and a low-voltage transformer can elevate the look of any home haunt. The video focuses on achieving a professional, atmospheric effect without requiring advanced electrical knowledge. Product links are provided for every component shown in the build.

Monster Tutorials· 82,059 views
HALLOWEEN DECOR HUNTING IN JULY!! Cracker Barrel, At Home, HomeGoods...
41:12
Halloween Decorating

HALLOWEEN DECOR HUNTING IN JULY!! Cracker Barrel, At Home, HomeGoods...

The creator takes viewers along on a Halloween decor shopping trip in July, visiting Cracker Barrel, At Home, HomeGoods, and potentially other retailers in search of early-season spooky finds. Accompanied by a skeleton companion and a fun, enthusiastic vibe, the video highlights what Halloween merchandise is already hitting store shelves months before October. The video is sponsored by Scentbird, a fragrance subscription service, which is woven into the content alongside the decor hunt.

Jade The Libra· 79,417 views
Animated Flying Bats HALLOWEEN Mechanical Prop | DIY How-To Video
29:42
DIY AnimatronicsIntermediate

Animated Flying Bats HALLOWEEN Mechanical Prop | DIY How-To Video

This step-by-step tutorial walks DIY haunters through building a motorized pair of animatronic flying bats — a prop suitable for yard haunts, haunted houses, or Halloween displays. The mechanism uses a low-RPM motor combined with a spring coil to create a convincing flapping or swooping bat motion. The video demonstrates two completed prop units (four bats total) to show the finished effect at display scale. Material sourcing notes are included, with updated spring alternatives provided since the original component is no longer available.

HALLOWEEN DIY & HOW-TO Props & Special Effects· 77,052 views
Dick Van Dyke's Halloween Home Haunt 2021 with Distortions Unlimited Crew | Scares, Shows & Props
9:58
Yard Haunts

Dick Van Dyke's Halloween Home Haunt 2021 with Distortions Unlimited Crew | Scares, Shows & Props

Distortions Unlimited documents their 2021 Halloween visit to Dick Van Dyke and Arlene Silver's home, where the legendary entertainer has been running a yard haunt for over five decades. The crew delivered and set up a range of Distortions animatronics and props — including a giant singing animatronic head performing Thriller with Van Dyke's own voice — and suited up in costumes to help scare and entertain guests. The evening also featured a live Halloween show with a ventriloquist, a puppeteer, and Dick and Arlene themselves dancing and singing. Behind-the-scenes footage of the crew meeting and having lunch with Van Dyke adds a personal, celebratory touch to the video.

DistortionsUnlimited· 73,565 views
Make a Halloween Ghost prop
23:09
DIY PropsBeginner~$30

Make a Halloween Ghost prop

StiltbeastStudios walks through building a roughly 5-foot Halloween ghost prop suitable for yards or haunts using polyethylene foam underlayment and a heat gun. The build is designed to be accessible and budget-friendly, coming in around $30 in materials. The video focuses on core shaping techniques that can be repeated and varied to create a whole crowd of ghost figures with distinct character.

StiltbeastStudios· 72,975 views