Planning Your Child's Halloween Party

When planning a party that is time-sensitive, you need to strike a blend of organized fun without being militant about the schedule.

After all, the most important part of Halloween for the kids is trick-or-treating, so that 6:00pm start time is crucial.

Give guests as much information as possible right off the bat so every one can plan their day of festivities.

Follow these tips for a well-planned party:

• Send out invitations 3 weeks in advance.

• Let people know that after the party they are invited to trick-or-treat as a group in your neighborhood, if that is in your plans.

• Know that some will want to trick-or-treat in their own neighborhood.

• Expect little siblings to tag along, as Halloween is usually a family affair for younger kids.

• Let guests know that dinner will be served.

• Ask guests to R.S.V.P. a week in advance so youll have enough time to prepare for the party.