Top Halloween Party Ideas and Themes
Throwing a Halloween party doesn't have to be as stressful as you think. Sure there are lots of elements involved like selecting a theme, decorating your party space, selecting a menu, mixing up drinks and punch and planning fun
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activities and games. It sounds daunting! But we have done the work for you! We have planned many Halloween parties and we have gathered all of the tips and tricks you need to hosting a fabulous Halloween party. If you are searching for ideas for a Halloween party, we have plenty of suggestions that are sure to be a fun time.
Planning a theme party for Halloween makes the event so much fun. There are so many ideas for Halloween parties out there, so what how does one decide what's a great Halloween theme idea? Our Celebrations.com party planning experts have found the best ideas and have even thrown these parties themselves! Use their tips in planning your Halloween theme party this year. We have party ideas for Halloween such as throwing a Reality TV costume party to planning a Gothic theme party. We've compiled the best tips for throwing a great party to celebrate Halloween. We have advice on selecting what kind of appetizers to serve, to making your own homemade costume to match your party theme, to serving kid friendly drinks for Halloween. Everything you need for throwing a fun Halloween party is here at your fingertips!
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Don't panic - if you're in need of last-minute Halloween costume ideas you've come to the right place. Jordan Reid has some super cute, super easy and super impressive last-minute costumes that can all be found in your own closet.
Inspired completely by one adorable mummy Halloween costume party invitation from Pear Tree Greetings, we put together this easy, yet festive family-friendly Monster Mash for the kids and their parents before heading out for some trick-or-treating. From scrumptious mummy treats to a costume contest, we've got the tips and ideas you need to throw your own bash at home!
For a Halloween party that's hauntingly haute try working with a skull motif. We came up with the party ideas here when we came across the Round and Round the Skulls invitation from Pear Tree Greetings. The result - a Gothic Glam Halloween Cocktail Party for the ladies.
A Bat Halloween theme party is a great idea if you've got a mixed crowd -- guests of all ages, boys, girls, guys and gals, will love the ideas featured here. From one great looking invitation comes some fabulous and frightening Halloween decorations, treats and drinks!
Get the girls together for a night of Halloween fun. We've got some easy and cute ways to decorate your party as well as bite sized foods for a menu they'll love. Top the night off with an adorable DIY purse favor filled with grown up Halloween goodies!
Looking for some fun and unique decorating ideas this Halloween? These creative recipes and ideas are a great way to spice up your Halloween decor in a super affordable way. Say good-bye to the traditional black and orange decorations!
These kooky craft ideas for kids are sure to get the little ones in the Halloween spirit. Channel their creativity and inner goblins with these fun and festive hands-on activities perfect for parties or even in the classroom.
Halloween isn't just for kids anymore! These great ideas and recipes are perfect for an upscale adult Halloween party. Choose a spooky costume, and mix a creepy cocktail for an unforgettable evening!
Who says you have to spend a fortune on a great party? These great tips and recipes are not only super fun and easy to make, but they will leave your wallet full and happy! Dig for some gummy worms in the delicious pudding dirt, or munch on some egg eyeballs. Your guests will be impressed with how adorable and delicious everything is!
Create fun and unique paper crafts that can be used to turn your home into a haunted graveyard or monster mansion! One part cute and two parts spooky, these fabulous DIY crafts are a great way to get into the Halloween spirit.
Halloween offers some of the best inspiration to play with food, get crafty with it and most importantly, have fun making it! Check out these 5 easy Halloween foods we're cooking up this year.
Make this year's All Hallows Eve a Halloween to remember for your little ghouls and goblins! Your kids will love creating their own spider or googly-eyed greeting card. Great for kids of all ages, these festive crafts are both fun AND educational!
Get crafty this Halloween with these fun and creative handmade Halloween invitations! From the spooky spider invitations to adorable pumpkin invites, you can find the perfect invitation to match your celebration!
Bring a party back to life with these unique, ice-breaking Halloween drinking games.
This Halloween, get creative and put together your own sexy costume. We've got some great ideas that are simple and fun to make!
Stumped on what to wear this Halloween? Here are some fun ideas for the whole family that you are sure to love!
Need a Halloween costume fast? We've got you covered! Make this supper easy, super chic flapper Halloween costume in just minutes! You'll definitely make an entrance at your Halloween Bash!
The saying, "you are what you eat" has never been more true! This Halloween, dress up as your favorite Mexican entree, a burrito! This is a quick, easy costume that will have you ready to party in no time!
Start practicing your Valkyrie cry, because this Halloween simple costume will get you all Viking-ed up in no time.
Whether you’re hoping to block out government brain scans or just put together a quick costume on the fly, this fun Tin Foil Hat will do the trick.
No matter the size of your group, choosing the perfect Halloween Costume can be difficult. Here are some great tips and ideas to choosing the perfect costume that your whole group is sure to love!
With so many great horror films out there, it's easy to overlook some of the classic scare-your-pants-off flicks. We've compiled a list of some of our favorites that have kept us up for nights on end. Happy Haunting!
Bring your guests Bon Temps to visit Sookie, Bill, and the rest of the vampire gang this Halloween with these fun True Blood Halloween Party tips. Be sure have a variety of True Blood flavors so your guests don't become dinner!
This Halloween party theme is fun for all ages, but can also be geared more towards adults by incorporating more cocktails and leaving the kids at home. Read on for clever ideas on integrating Wicked details into the night for a fun, unique Halloween party.
Make a spooky statement at your Halloween party this year by creating a completely mad scientist cocktail bar. Celebrations Expert Mark Addison has the tricks to create a themed drink bar that will impress your guests and give them quite the fright!
Give an elegant edge to your Halloween dinner with delightful recipes that will thrill your guests. Serve up tasty pumpkin soups and cheesecakes or black and white ravioli in blood red tomato sauce. Even the dessert recipes have ghoulish garnishes you simply can't resist!
Discover devilishly clever party ideas, recipes and decorating tips for your Halloween night celebration and snoop out the mystery of what really happens behind the scenes at "TV's Land's Best Night In" event. Frightful fun starts at home!
Create a Halloween party to die for (without sending yourself to the poor house) with so-smart party tips to pull off the best budget-conscious bash!
Throw a gothic gathering that will haunt guests for years to come, with these timeless tips to throwing the best Halloween in centuries.
There's no need to break the bank when it comes to Halloween décor. Skip the store-bought decorations and go for handmade with these clever do-it-yourself outdoor décor ideas.
Who says only kids should dress up?! Not us! Whether you are looking for a sexy, scary, or funny costume, these adult costume ideas are sure to give you some great inspiration!
Let the master of spook, Tim Burton, be your Halloween inspiration this year. Check out these unique and simple party ideas inspired by our favorite director.
Be the "Cake Boss" of your own kitchen this Halloween and whip up a do-it-yourself Zombie cake, modeled after a monster masterpiece crafted by Buddy Valastro, the original TLC Cake Boss from Carlo's Bakery.
Black bats with spooky yellow eyes make for one frightful Halloween party theme. These Halloween party ideas were all inspired by an invitation found at Pear Tree Greetings. Take a peek at how we put together a hit Halloween party using it's design as our guide.
Shave the silly tricks and corny props for the kids and follow this advice for a grown-up haunted house. Adults will enjoy being scared witless with this sophisticated take on the classic hauntd house.
Find a different place to haunt this year by hosting a Halloween party at a local club or bar. Here are some tips and tricks to make sure things go off without a hitch at your home away from home.
Not quite adults, but no longer kiddies, throwing a party for teenagers can be a daunting task that only seasoned party planners can pull off. We've got just the help you need to throw your young adults a happening Halloween party that you'll enjoy just as much as they will.
Sometimes Halloween comes faster than we think and for the ill-prepared we have some last minute costume ideas to make sure you don't show up to a party in boring, old street clothes.
You don't have to sell your soul to the devil to throw a great Halloween Party. Here are some clever ideas for food and décor that won't haunt your wallet.
Let all your friends know how amazing your Halloween party will be with these perfect Halloween invitations! Choose from a variety of styles and create the perfect announcement.
Let the Halloween festivities last a little longer with this idea for a haunted sleepover. Little ones will enjoy sharing spooky stories and ghostly games for an entire night of Halloween fun.
As connoisseur of costumes, Lady Gaga is the sole inspiration behind this glamorous Halloween get-together. Take a tip from the Mother Monster and be yourself even if it means dressing like someone else for the night.
Dress up your home with this fool-proof guide to truly spooktacular Halloween décor. Impress your neighbors or scare them silly with professional looking decoration for both indoors and out.
Looking for some fun and festive Halloween movies that both you and your little one can enjoy?! Here's a great list of some of our favorites - witches, ghosts, and vampires of all ages will certainly enjoy these fantastic films.
Make Halloween snacking a snap with a create-it-yourself candy & popcorn holder fashioned to look like a candy corn! How sweet is that?
Halloween party food and drinks don't need to cost an arm and a leg...so to speak! These fun ideas will charm your guests without taking a bite out of your wallet.
Add a touch of wizardly magic to Halloween by throwing a Harry Potter themed party. Whether your read all of the books or enjoyed the movies, this popular series provides endless party planning inspiration.
Here's a kid-friendly party idea starring everyone's favorite ghoul, Casper the friendly ghost. Perfect for a younger crowd, this Casper theme party is a great way to introduce Halloween to the little ones.
Start spreading the Halloween spirit early on with these tips and tricks for celebrating with an infant or small child.
Create a spread of spooktastic Halloween foods that are super quick and easy to prepare! From classics to traditional Halloween fare, our recipes will impress guests' eyes as well as their palates!
Host a Halloween themed party for your little one's brithday this year. See all our ideas of how to integrate the two celebrations in to one great bash!
Want to know what's fun and fab for Halloween this year? Saving money! Ditch the store-bought duds for these DIY costume ideas that are much cooler than ending the holiday with an empty wallet.
An Angels and Demons Halloween party is a unique theme that draws upon the simple, yet ageless concepts of good and evil for a gathering that is both entertaining and thought provoking.
Celebrate the season of the witch with this wonderful witch-themed party. Include witchy games and activities for the ultimate Halloween celebration, and be sure to clear a spot by the door for everyone to rest their broomsticks!
Here's a thrilling idea! Tune into haunting melodies, monster mash-ups and scary soundtracks for your Halloween party without having to pay a penny!
Bring some sex appeal to the Halloween table with this sassy and stylish idea for a Victoria's Secret costume party.
Transform your run-of-the-mill Halloween get-together into a swanky soiree with these easy and elegant entertaining tips. Halloween becomes a formal affair with a gourmet menu, sophisticated décor and expert advise on making your Halloween party a stylish affair.
A witch's cauldron is never empty this time of year, and neither should yours. Brew something satisfyingly spooky, with one of these bone-chilling cocktails inspired by all kinds of things that go bump in the night.
Save the skeletons and spooks for the kids, and throw a sophisticated and spirited wine-tasting party.
Tradition, family, and friends are the most important things I love to share with my son, so I set out to put together a kids Halloween party that we would all remember. I have a set formula for big event planning which I scale down for personal parties. The key is to stay organized and keep detaile...
Turn the classic tale of Alice in Wonderland into haunted Halloween madness when you use our Mad Halloween Tea Party theme! The Door Mouse has morphed into a rat, the Cheshire cat is on his 9th life and now the teacups are filled with a red punch that says, "Drink me...if you dare!" There are so many great party ideas it will drive you mad with delight!
This all-white Halloween party offers a chic and unique alternative to the traditional black and orange color palette. Wintry white adds a ghostly touch that is both spooky and sophisticated.
Everyone loves a sweet little scare and this cake fits the bill! Create it yourself with black and white fondant or order one already made by the Bleeding Heart Bakery for your Halloween event!
Handmade Halloween invitations and decorations will make your party fantastically festive! Check out Jeanne Benedict's expert ideas for cards, decorations and place cards to make your Hallow's Eve bash ultra spooktacular.
Conjure the spirit of rock and roll this Halloween with a Dead Rock Stars Halloween Party. Encourage guests to dress like their favorite deceased diva or rocker from beyond for a unique and star studded gathering.
Expect howls of approval this Halloween with quick, clever and too cute costumes ideas that can be ready in a snap! Put your friends in stitches with your choice of 10 easy and amazing costume creations from Reality Star MTV's Snooki, to a laundry lover's Static Cling costume and more. Everyone at your ghostly gatherings will be just dying to know where you got your costume this year, but don't worry-mum's the word!
Creating a Tim Burton Halloween vintage inspired décor will be anything but a nightmare this Halloween. Just use our easy, breezy checklist and you won't miss a trick (or a treat)!
Halloween history is as fascinating and fun as the holiday itself. Learn the history and legends behind this spooktacular holiday we've come to know and love.
Deck out your front lawn with this greusome graveyard idea that is sure to garner shrieks, screams and yelps when guests and neighbors see just how ghastly it is.
Check out these sweet treats to share with your friends and family at Halloween time. These mouthwater shortbread cookies beat store-bought sweets and can be customized to suit any theme you have in mind.
Nothing beats the fun of making your own Halloween costume. Plus, it's cheaper and safer for your little ones--no chance of skin irritation from the icky fabrics that costume manufacturers use. But not every mom's a seamstress, so here are a few great suggestions for no-sew DIY costumes!
Turn a fresh radish into a creepy crawly eyeball garnish! It's a super easy way to freak out your guests and add some spook to your Halloween set-up.
Have you ever seen a pretty spider? We hadn't until Meaghan Mountford submitted her idea for sprinkled spider! These brightly decorated, sugar cookies will sweeten up even the scariest Halloween parties!
Convincing make up is the key to a great Halloween costume. Even if you can't splurge on a fancy costume or props, here is some expert advice on making over your mug for look that is sure to impress.
Color your Halloween celebration fun for your whole office staff or group with simple Crayon costumes you can make or buy.
It's always fun to either host or attend a Halloween party. If you're throwing this year's celebration, try incorporating a theme! Need some inspiration? Check out these great ideas inspired by some iconic figures and TV shows!
Whoever said disco is dead surely meant to say undead. This adult-only Disco Demons Party channels the sexy 70s for a funky and festive party anyone can get down with.
We searched high and low for a Halloween invitation that didn't look like the usual store-brought postcards we find everywhere and anywhere. These glam and chic Halloween invitations from Pear Tree Greetings were perfect and really inspired our event.
Pumpkins are an essential part of the Halloween decorating process. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to easier pumpkin carving to make sure you get a crack at jack-o-lantern making this year.
Beware of bats! This hauntingly cute Halloween invitation from Pear Tree Greetings is a great idea for a laid-back Halloween party with a mixed crowd.
Oh baby! These Halloween Costume ideas for your baby will look so sweet it will be a treat for everyone to see! From a Disney princess or storybook character to a lion, tiger or bear (oh my), these adorable outfits are sure to delight!
Here are some tips and tricks for throwing a spooktacular party for the little goblins in your life before they head out on their candy-collecting mission.
Watch this video to learn how to make super-cute owl kids' Halloween costume!
Party-goers of all ages need something to get down to, so before you frantically flip through your ipod in search of spooky music, check out these top tunes for Halloween, perfect for crowds of all ages.
Go greek this Halloween with a Dionysian-themed party. Channel the god of debauchery for a fun and festive night of tricks with a smattering of tasty treats.
A candy skeleton positioned in an appropriately themed coffin favor box makes for a sweet treat adults will love at Halloween. Pass them out as party favors at your Halloween party.
This haunted book covers craft is a great way to decorate on a dime and in no time! Just grab a few scrap-booking supplies from your local craft store and you are on your way to crafting a spooky book of spells!
A little tuck here and little fold there and you can create a Halloween Party Food Table that resembles the interior of a coffin! Place platters of witch finger cookies, devil egg eyes and pitchers of creepy cocktails with ghoulish garnishes and your Halloween night will really rock!
Turn your little one into a sweet, candy filled gumball machine! It requires minimal supplies and it surprisingly easy to make! We've got the how-to for this adorable costume idea.
If you're in a couple, you'll want to choose one of these awesome couple costumes to impress your friends this Halloween!
Vroom! Vroom! This Halloween costume is perfect for a child or an adult and is super easy to make! Get all the details, here!
Who says Halloween is just for kids? Growing up doesn't mean having to ditch the tricks or miss out on the treats. Try these adult-friendly Halloween ideas for a party that is so fun, it's scary.
Write in the dark without your iPhone! These little glow-in-the-dark clay ghost pencil toppers are creepy and useful, too.
As cute as it is to dress up our pets and have them partake in Halloween fun, it's important to remember their safety comes first. Read up on top pet safety tips for Halloween before you get their costume picked out.
A safe home is a happy home, and even amidst Halloween fun there are a few things watch out for, especially when it comes to the little ones. Here some Safety tips for review to ensure everyone has a safe and healthy Halloween.
Use the hit Broadway musical "Wicked" to launch a cool theme for this year's Halloween party. With the soundtrack, special invites and trivia games (plus a few added Wizard of Oz touches) you'll create a night to remember for both good and bad witches alike.
Project this scary creepy scene onto the outside of your house to turn your neighborhood into Spooksville!
Here in America Dia de los Muertos has grown in popularity in the last few years. The long-standing Mexican celebration (Day of the Dead) is one rooted in ancient history and tradition, and we've got 5 fun ways you can celebrate the holiday at home.
Carving pumpkins is a classic Halloween activity. Add some new tricks to your carving repertoire, with these helpful and creative tips.
Create a blast from the past with easy 80's style Halloween costumes that will turn any party into a Flashdance! Grab your leg warmers, glitter gloves, leather pants and big hair and you too can morph into an 80s superstar like Madonna or Michael Jackson. Don't forget to brush up on your moon walk!
Need a hand this Halloween with your guest list? These creepy hand invites are easy to make and a scream to give!
Adorable blood splatter as decoration? Why not – it’s Halloween! This simple project is fun for all ages. Hang blood garlands along walls, over doorways and draped over fixtures.
Spirits will soar at your Halloween party with cool music that ghouls and gals of all ages can enjoy. Select a clever Halloween soundtrack like the Nightmare Before Christmas or keep them dancing (and laughing) with a Halloween Hootenanny, featuring a howling favorite such as Werewolves on Wheels.
Did you know that Halloween is almost 2,000 years old and derives from a Celtic festival called Samhain? Or the origin of our popular trick-or-treating tradition? Read this article to find out all that and more.
Scare away boredom at the office with these ideas for an office Halloween party!
Emma Haynes gives us a step by step guide on how to assemble the perfect Care Bear costume! Dressing up as one of these iconic bears will definitely help you stand out this Halloween!
Baby's first Halloween is a special occasion and should be celebrated as such with these fun and cute costume ideas! Take lots of photos and throw a Halloween party just to show off how cute baby is.
If you and your pooch are just inseparable, why not bring him along this Halloween? Make sure he looks the part with these fun costume ideas!
Who knew something so sweet could be so sexy! Put some elbow grease into your Halloween costume this year and make a tutu to embellish your costume with on October 31st.
Not sure what to be this Halloween? Enlist the help of your sweetie and change yourselves into a famous (fictional) couple!
With these simple and cheap costume ideas, you'll be able to transform things you find around the house into a jawdropping Halloween costume!
Take your pet Trick-or-Treating this Halloween! You can wear matching costumes, or have your furry little friend dress up as an accessory to your costume! Here are some fun costume ideas for you and your pet.
May, June, August, September? Totally overrated wedding months. Be unique and throw a Hallo-Wedding on October 31!
If you're like most people, your dog is a crucial part of your family, which means he or she likes to participate in the fun as well! Read these tips on how to prepare you dog for Halloween!
If you are planning a Halloween Party, make sure you use this guide to get inspiration and as a checklist to make sure you have all the bases covered.
There are many fun Halloween party ideas for children no matter what their age. Some parents prefer to have parties rather than trick or treating and other like to have party after the kids come home with their loot. Since many "beggar's nights" don't actually take place on Halloween a party on the big night is an added treat for kids. It's another chance to dress up in spooky or silly costumes and have more fun!
Blast into the future with this easy-to-make tin foil robot Halloween costume! Note: this costume does not teach you how to do "the robot".
Leave rubber spiders to the kids – these simple wire-and-bead spiders are fashionable enough to wear as jewelry or add to your décor, especially as an embellishment to a Spooky Halloween Wreath.
Decorate for Dia de Los Muertos with clay skeleton-themed shadowboxes called nichos. These small displays can be as simple or as elaborate as you like – but should always be a bit playful.
Be the queen of the night with this spooky tiara, which trades in rhinestones for bony fingers. It’s perfect head wear for the Halloween party hostess or a dark princess costume.
While everyone else is hosting Halloween parties, celebrate Dia de los Muertos this year. Invite guests over to your place to enjoy some "day of the dead" fun and start the festivities early with this easy DIY invite.
Brew something fierce this Halloween, like one of our haunting cocktails, served fresh from a cauldron. As frightening as they are refreshing these festive drinks will ensure a blood good time is had by all.
Keep the pillowcases on the bed this year and help the kids customize their very own treat bags to carry as they go door to door. Make these bags ahead of time to get kids excited for trick or treating.
If candy corn is your favorite Halloween candy, then you are in luck! Emma Haynes gives us this great tutorial on how to create a candy corn costume. Now, you can dress up like your favorite candy!
You've probably thought of a lot of Halloween party ideas that will be loads of fun but what about a costume? Halloween costumes have become quite pricey in the past few years but you can wear a great disguise without breaking the bank. If you are too busy or lack motivation to make your own costume, don't give up hope. Here are some ideas that are quick, budget friendly and fun for you and your kids.
Throw a monster of a Halloween party by using these exciting ideas for frightfully fun foods, costumes, décor and activities, all with a marvelous monster theme!
No matter what Halloween party ideas you and your children come up with the most important part of this holiday is dealing with safety. It's important that you can keep your children safe without scaring them or instilling distrust of people. By following a few simple rules and staying alert you and your children can have a great time walking door to door and filling up those bags with treats!
When it comes to Halloween party ideas you can take advantage of the current craze for zombies, those ugly shambling undead creatures who are inexplicably both creepy and hilarious. Decorating for a zombie party is an anything-goes funfest since zombies don't really live anywhere but wander around in a daze. Dressing up as a zombie is fun for both children and adults and seeing a room full of "zombies" can be a great photo opportunity.
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