Halloween is just around the corner and if you’re into all things spooky, you’re probably getting ready to host or attend a terrific Halloween party! Halloween is a great time of year to let loose a little bit, enjoy the holiday, dress up the kids, and spend some quality time with family or friends.
Going to a Halloween party can be as simple as picking out a great costume, but if you’re planning on hosting, there’s a little more that goes into it. Below are some things you might want to consider when planning an epic Halloween party!
1. Consider a costume party!
Is it really Halloween without costumes? You can encourage people to dress up as a certain theme {like their favorite 90’s comedy, their favorite TV character, their favorite music artist} or just let everyone express themselves with whatever costume they’d like.
To encourage participation, consider having prizes for best costume, worst costume, best couple costume, and more! If you’re having a family friendly Halloween party, you could also do a kid’s contest as well as an adult’s contest to get the kids involved. A costume contest provides a lot of great entertainment and you get to see how creative your friends and family can get. Costume parties are truly one of the best parts of Halloween!
2. Get creative with your treats.
While it’s nice to have some simple run of the mill treats on hand {hello, giant bowl of chocolate!} try to make some creative treats! If you scour Pinterest before your party, you’ll be sure to find some great treat ideas. Not only can you find some cute creative ideas, but you can also find some creepy and spooky ideas to complete your Halloween party!
{Hint: Check out my Haunting Halloween Ideas Pinterest board for inspiration, or make these No Bake Peanut Butter Pumpkins– they’re a HUGE hit every year!}
3. Remember the music.
It’s not often that adults get to get out and attend parties anymore, so that can leave it a little quiet in the house, depending on the crowd. Don’t be afraid to hook up your favorite Pandora station or even a classic Halloween tunes CD up to some speakers to encourage fun, conversation, and maybe even some dancing!
4. Decorations are key!
Every great Halloween party features some equally great Halloween decorations. Don’t be afraid to do too much- with a holiday like Halloween, it’s perfectly acceptable to go over the top and decorate like you’ve never decorated before. If you’re hosting a Halloween party, consider buying some cheap “spider webs” to place all over the house to start with and branch out from there! You’d be surprised how awesome you can make your house look for a few bucks! I love checking out my local dollar store starting a month or two before Halloween since they often have some pretty great decorations for just $1!
5. Plan some games.
Plan some games for your guests. This is especially great if you have guests that don’t know each other so they can get to know each other and break the ice. Pinterest has several great party game ideas, and you can even play some you already play or own. Even board games encourage people to get to know each other!
What is your favorite part of Halloween? Do you intend on hosting a Halloween party?
Karen Glatt says
I do not host the Halloween Party, but My sister has one every year! I dress up in a Costume and we have fun doing certain activities. It is a lot of fun. And of course the food is the best. I make my bones shaped Cookies!
Cynthia R says
I love a good halloween party, it’s probably the most creative holiday party you can have between the costumes, decorations, and food choices.
nicole says
My favorite part of Halloween is the decorations and the cooking/baking. I love this time of year for the weather too, nice cool breeze.
shelly peterson says
Great ideas! A Halloween party sounds like so much fun!
Marcie W. says
How fun! My husband and I have been wanting to host a Halloween party for years now. With some home remodeling work about to begin, it looks like we’ll be waiting yet another year.