The minute October starts, it's time to begin the Halloween celebrations! Pumpkins need carving, costumes need planning, spooky decorations need hanging - let the fun commence. Not only does the weather get a little chillier and the days shorter in October, but people tend to become more enthusiastic as well. So make sure you're prepared for when that happens by having your festivities planned out in advance.
Halloween Party Ideas for Kids
It's difficult to organize Halloween parties for youngsters, but they're a lot of fun. Here are several fantastic suggestions to make the party as exciting for visitors as possible. Below is a detailed guide that will assist you in ensuring that the children have their best time.
Pick a theme
There are a lot of fantastic Halloween party themes to select from. Kids tend to be more light-hearted about the holiday, focusing on Halloween fun or honoring their favorite characters. Before you do any other work for a Halloween party, it's essential to choose a theme, as all the other tasks will branch from it.
Guest Lists and Invitations
It's a good idea to make a guest list for parties at any age. Invite the number of guests your party space can accommodate and leave room for guests who might not come or may be invited at the last minute. If you only invite children from school, be prepared for some backlash if you don't include everyone in the class.
Invitations are a lot of fun to make and may be purchased or handmade. On Pinterest or Etsy, you can find DIY Halloween invitation ideas that you can create yourself, but be careful to place your order before October 1! Ensure the invitation reflects the Halloween-themed party and includes a phone number and date for people to RSVP.
Halloween decorations
Themed decorations for Halloween are a fun way to show your holiday spirit. Whether you're into spooky haunted houses, monsters, or cute and fuzzy creatures, they will set the mood for your party. Store-bought decorations are easy enough to find, but DIY ideas will create the most unique results.
If you're not big on arts and crafts, no problem! You can print out Halloween scenes from Getty Images. If you have artistic inclinations, try painting your own scene on canvas with acrylic paint. And if you use another person's artwork, make sure to pay them for their creativity!
Halloween Treats for Parties
Halloween is a great opportunity to show your friends and family how much you care by sending them off with thoughtful treat bags. When putting together these goodie bags, be sure to choose small items that are age-appropriate. Of course, Halloween candy is a must, but you can also throw in things like spider rings, candy corn, or spooky pencils and erasers. Baking some homemade spooky treats for guests is always appreciated.
There are many recipes available for Halloween-themed food, such as a white chocolate Halloween bark or Halloween Monster Cupcakes. Sugar Cookies, especially those with Halloween-themed cookie cutters, are also enjoyable to make. Soul Cakes, on the other hand, are the traditional choice for All Hallows Eve or All Saints Day on October 31. And pumpkin pie is the star of the season!
Choose DIY Halloween Party Games & Activities
Throwing in some unexpected games could make the next Halloween party a hit! Traditional games, such as bobbing for apples, are good standbys. But try something new like having each child tell ghost stories or watch scary movies (or something a little lighter like "Hocus Pocus").
"Wrap the Mummy" is an excellent game for kids! They'll be split into two teams, with one child as "The Mummy." The goal is to use a toilet paper roll and wrap up the mummy. Whichever team does it first, wins. Children can have fun painting, carving, or adding googly eyes and colorful yarn hair to pumpkins to take home as decoration too.
There are plenty of Halloween party ideas that are budget-friendly and children will adore. If all else fails, a quick Google search for "Halloween games for kids" can help with the brainstorming process. And don't forget - if the kids wear costumes to the party, the adults can judge a costume contest! To make things more fun for the chaperones, they can dress up in costumes too!
If you plan the party for Halloween night, your guests can go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood once the festivities end!
Hosting a Halloween Party for Teens
Many of the above are suitable for teen Halloween party ideas, but they will want something more age-appropriate. Here are several ways to host an awesome party for teens.
Best Halloween Party Ideas for Teens
If you want to throw a party that will please any teenager, consider making it a Halloween-themed costume party. Encourage the guests to wear their most ridiculous costumes, and play horror movies in the background for added ambiance.
Halloween themes that are more frightening, such as the dead returning to the living world or stories of the Salem witches, are perfect for teens. You will need to devise a more frightening way to decorate, such as using dry ice to create fog or black and strobe lights in a dark room to create the right atmosphere. Pumpkins carved into scary characters will add to the chilly ambiance. For example, for a Friday the 13th theme, intricate patterns such as Jason Voorhees may be fun.
Halloween Party Ground Rules for Teens
With a teen Halloween party, you must make the rules clear to ensure they have an enjoyable time. While teens want to socialize with their friends, they must be responsible enough to keep the party clean by not allowing drugs or alcohol inside. This should always be handled by an adult, but double-check that the host teen is informed about the rules as well.
Celebrating Halloween With Family
Scary movie night
Organize a spooky movie night with your family and friends. If October 31 falls on a Friday, you're in luck! Movie night can last until the sun rises! Don't forget to get popcorn and sweets before movie time begins!
Halloween Costumes
Make sure you have a great costume picked out! Children generally like to model their holiday attire after someone they look up to, but that doesn't always mean it's simple to find the perfect ensemble. If your little ones are participating in trick-or-treating, they'll want to look their best, so get costumes early or have some backup options on hand. Dressing infants and toddlers in pumpkin outfits can be super cute too--plus, they'll stay warm that way!
Some young ladies prefer more revealing clothing, but a group costume or dressing up as a dead bride for a frightening evening in the dark could be cooler. Many groups dress up as the cast from their favorite movies for their spooky night out. Just because someone is a teenager doesn't mean they can't trick or treat!
Check on the Candy Selection
If you want to be the most popular house on Halloween, make sure to have a variety of candies that are both allergy-friendly and in high demand by kids. No one likes getting stuck with dud candy, so do your research ahead of time to ensure you're giving out the good stuff!
Trick or Treat With the Children
To make trick-or-treating fun for the kids (and you), follow these simple tips: provide them with enough candy bags to carry their loot back home, make sure your home is scary and pumpkin-filled, and have plenty of energy to walk around. If it's Friday night, consider taking things up a notch by watching a movie as a family afterwards in the dark while munching on some popcorn and pumpkin spice treats.
Get Into the Halloween Spirit at Liv Multifamily
There's no shortage of Halloween-themed activities at Liv Multifamily, which is great news for little ghosts and goblins! The community holds Halloween kids club craft events for children to create their finest Halloween décor, and themed "Yappy Hours" for all four-legged friends to enjoy their fair share of Halloween fun. Residents can join in Halloween patio decorating competitions or attend themed happy hours.
There is a means for everyone in Liv Multifamily communities to enjoy Halloween! To discover more, go to the resident portal and search for the community calendar.
