Halloween Party Ideas

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Creepy cocktails, spooky sweets and haunting Halloween DIYs to get you ready for the season.

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Gummy Worm Iced-Tea Cocktail10 Easy Halloween Cocktail Recipes

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Add drama and interest to your Halloween party ladies night.

Frankenstein MarshmellowsFun and Tasty Halloween Treats

Follow our recipes to create these clever Halloween delights.




Halloween Party Ideas and Themes

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A Spooky & Simple Halloween Dessert Bar For Kids

Put together a simple, yet spooky dessert table for kids for Halloween this year with a few fun printables and party ideas from our friends at SaucyPants!
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Halloween Party Celebrate Crate

Our first ever Celebrate Crate is chock full of spooky Halloween party inspiration! If you've got your Crate, check out all the fun you can have with it. If you're missing out, don't! See what everyone is talking about here!
Spooky Halloween Foods

Halloween Party Food

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.
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Gothic Glam Halloween Party

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.
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31 Ways to Countdown to Halloween

The countdown to Halloween is on! Check out these 31 ways to celebrate this year from yummy treats to spooky DIY crafts and decor.
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Totally Awesome DIY Pumpkin Keg

With so many Halloween parties going on it's tough to stand out in the crowd - well, it is if you don't have this awesome how-to. Be the host of the hit Halloween party of 2012 with our DIY pumpkin keg!
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Family-Friendly Monster Mash Halloween Costume Party

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!
Drinking Games

Halloween Drinking Games

Sip spooky cocktails all in the name of good fun. Halloween drinking games are ideal for adult-only celebrations - check out our themed drinking games for the holiday.
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DIY Halloween Treat Mason Jars

We're turning our mason jars into clever and cute Halloween treat holders for the ghouls and goblins we love most. Give our simple tutorial a try and pass these repurposed crafts out as a favor at your Halloween party!
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Celebrate the Day of the Dead

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.
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Halloween Paper Crafts

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.
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Enter if You Dare! Simple & Spooky Halloween Party for Adults

Host a fun, but simple Halloween costume party for adults only this year. Complete with grown-up sips and treats, this Halloween party keeps it fun and festive!
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Glam Girls' Night Halloween Party Ideas

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!
Edible Halloween Crafts

Edible Halloween Crafts for Kids

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.
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Bat Theme Halloween Party Ideas

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!
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Bone Chilling Halloween Party Fun

There's nothing more bone-chilling than a skull and crossbones ice tray. And while you might think you're limited to simple ice cubes with just such a tray, we got crafty and came up with a clever Halloween party idea to turn your spooky bash into a big hit!
Expert Advice

Halloween Tips for Setting Up a Mad Scientist Bar

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!
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3 Fun Activities to Celebrate Halloween in the Classroom

Across the country, children will celebrate Halloween in the classroom. Whether you're a teacher or class parent, these three Halloween activities are perfect for entertaining a class of kiddies.
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Halloween Theme Party Ideas We're Loving

If you're looking for a fun theme to make your Halloween bash extra fun this year, try one of these spooky but cute Halloween party ideas for some guaranteed fun.
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Halloween Party Games

These Halloween party games will keep all of your guests entertained, no matter how old they are.
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Easy & Inexpensive Paper Halloween Treat Holders

Make sure you pack all your Halloween treats up into something cute! We've got three simple and inexpensive Halloween treat bag crafts that work great as Halloween party favors or as a gift to give out to your child's friends.
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Shawn Rabideau's Budget Halloween Recipes & Tips

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!
Appetizers

5 Quick and Easy Halloween Appetizer Recipes

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!
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Decaying Corpse Halloween Party Game

Any Halloween party game with the words "decaying" and "corpse" in it has to be a fantastically appropriate and fun game to play. Jordan Reid shares her version of this old school party game along with helpful play tips you won't want to overlook!
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Top Trendy, Sexy Halloween Costumes for Women

While it's never too early to think about Halloween costumes, we've rounded up the sexiest costumes for women this year that are simple to put together so that even if you're in a crunch, you'll have a trendy look that'll blow friends away.
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Easy DIY Halloween Treat Bags for Kids

An easy, budget-friendly DIY project, these Halloween treat bags are a great idea to pass out as a Halloween party favor but also make for a fun holiday gift for little kids. Check out our simple tutorial for this DIY Halloween craft!
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Last Minute Halloween Costumes: Shop Your Closet!

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.
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Scare Your Guests, Not Your Wallet: How to Throw a Budget Halloween Party

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!
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Top Halloween Horror Movies

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!
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Behind-the-Scenes at TV Land's "Best Night In"

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!
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Halloween Safety Tips Parents Should Know

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. We have the safety tips you should review to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.
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Edible Blood for Halloween Party Foods

Fake blood is always a useful tool to have handy when planning a Halloween party. After much testing, we've crafted a bloody recipe that looks like real blood, is edible and will add a whole lot of gross to your Halloween party foods. The best part? You can DIY at home!
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Upscale Halloween Party for Adults

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!
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Budget Halloween Party Tips

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!
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Top Kid-Friendly Halloween Movies

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.
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Candy Corn Paper Cone Popcorn & Candy Holder

Make Halloween snacking a snap with a create-it-yourself candy & popcorn holder fashioned to look like a candy corn! How sweet is that?
Tip

Halloween Planning Tips

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.
Craft

Dia de Los Muertos Nicho

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.
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Halloween Tiara

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. 
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Day of the Dead Skull Invitations

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.
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Bat Theme Halloween Party Ideas for the Kids

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.
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Spooky Movies & Music Halloween Drinking Games

Every adult Halloween party needs fun drinking games. Brush up on your knowledge of Halloween movies and tunes before playing these Halloween drinking games!
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How to Throw a Kids Halloween Party Like a Pro

This party may not involve spiked punch and cocktails, but the best part about a kid-friendly Halloween party is how creative you can get with the food and decor! Skip the boring finger foods and let Celebrations help you come up with a Halloween party sure to trick and treat kids of all ages.
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Easy Candy Corn Hat Halloween Craft for Toddlers

When babies grow into toddlers the idea behind Halloween becomes a whole lot more meaningful and exciting. Try this easy toddler Halloween craft with your child that transforms an old party hat into a totally themed Halloween hat they'll love crafting and wearing.
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Simple Edible Halloween Party Favors for Adults

Edible Halloween party favors fall right in line with the sweet treats we all expect at any spooky celebrations we attend. This simple tutorial will make it easy to craft easy edible favors your ghoulish guests will drool over.
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From Princess to Rockstar: The End of Sweet Halloween Costumes?

My daughter has always picked out cute Halloween costumes, but this year, it seems my little girl is growing into a young lady with a very different style. This year, she shocked me with her Halloween costume demands.
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Halloween Costume Contest DIY Prize Ribbons

For our family-friendly Halloween party we had a costume contest and awarded our top 3 winners a ribbon medal. Here's the simple tutorial to make your own - get creative with whatever your Halloween party theme is and incorporate it into your design!
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Adult Halloween Costume 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!
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Baby Halloween Costume Ideas

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!
Costumes

Halloween Costume Ideas

Stumped on what to wear this Halloween? Here are some fun ideas for the whole family that you are sure to love!
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10 Quick and Easy Costumes

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!
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Easy No Sew Halloween Costume Ideas

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!
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Care Bear Costume

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!
Costumes

Sexy Homemade Halloween Costumes

This Halloween, get creative and put together your own sexy costume. We've got some great ideas that are simple and fun to make!
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Sexy Halloween Costume Tutu Tutorial

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.
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Sexy Candy Corn Costume Top

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!
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Easy Halloween Costumes for Couples: Famous Pairs

If you're in a couple, you'll want to choose one of these awesome couple costumes to impress your friends this Halloween!
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Easy Last Minute Robot Halloween Costume

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".
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Last-Minute Conspiracy Theorist Halloween Costume

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.
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Easy Last-Minute 1920s Flapper Halloween Costume

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!
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Easy Last Minute Viking Halloween Costume

Start practicing your Valkyrie cry, because this Halloween simple costume will get you all Viking-ed up in no time.
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Easy Last-Minute Burrito Halloween Costume

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!
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Easy, Budget, Last-Minute Costume Ideas for Kids

With these simple and cheap costume ideas, you'll be able to transform things you find around the house into a jawdropping Halloween costume!
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Halloween Costumes for People and Their Pets

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!
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Halloween Safety Tips for Pets

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.
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Cake Boss Zombie Cake

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.
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Halloween Costume Craft: Gumball Machine

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.
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DIY Hallowen Costume: Owl

Watch this video to learn how to make super-cute owl kids' Halloween costume!
Party Inspiration

Lady Gaga Halloween Party Ideas

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.
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