Christmas aside, October 31 is the favorite holiday of the year for many families. To ensure that your family has a great Halloween every year, we've compiled a list of party ideas and tips. From the traditional scary witches and pumpkins to thinking outside the box for unique costumes - we have you covered!
How to Make the Best Party for Kids
Hosting Halloween parties for children can be challenging, but they are extremely entertaining. There are many fantastic ways to make the party as exciting as possible for guests. The following is a list of important steps that must be taken to guarantee that the kids have a fantastic time.
Start With a Theme
Any great Halloween party MUST have an amazing theme. Kids usually enjoy lighter themes such as friendly Halloween traditions, costume parties, or celebrating Avengers characters. Once you know what kind of atmosphere you want for your party, it will be much easier to pick out other decorations and activities.
Guest Lists and Invitations
It is critical to prepare a guest list for parties of all ages. Make sure you invite the appropriate number of guests and leave a little leeway for people who may not attend or who may be invited at the last minute. It's a lot of fun to invite kids from school, but if the whole class isn't invited, be ready for some criticism.
It's easy to make or purchase invitations for Halloween! On Pinterest, search for DIY Halloween invitation ideas, or order them on Etsy. Ordering before October 1 is suggested since Etsy and other websites sell out quickly. Ensure the invitation indicates the theme for the Halloween gathering and includes contact information and a date for people to respond.
Decoration for the Occasion
The decorations may be a lot of fun, whether they are themed for Halloween's origins, scary haunted houses, monsters, or cute Halloween play without the fear. Store-bought spooky decorations are easy to find, but DIY ideas are the most unique. You can give Halloween your personal touch.
If you're not into arts and crafts, no worries--you can always print Halloween scenes from Getty Images. However, if you are artistically inclined, consider painting your own canvas with acrylic paint. Also, remember that if you use someone else's artwork, make sure to pay them for their creative work!
Snacks, Sweets, and All in Between
Treat bags to send guests home with are ideal for Halloween parties. Consider small, age-appropriate treats, and be sure they encompass the Halloween spirit. Throw in some candy corn, spider rings, or spooky pencils and erasers along with the obligatory Halloween candy. Baking some ghostly goodies for guests is also a great idea!
There are many creative and easy recipes for Halloween-themed treats, such as white chocolate Halloween bark or Monster Cupcakes. Making Halloween Sugar Cookies with spooky cookie cutters is always a blast. However, according to All Hallows Eve or All Saints Day traditions, Soul Cakes are the traditional choice. And, of course, pumpkin pie is an excellent option (year-round!).
Pick Some Party Games & Activities to Entertain Your Guests
Halloween party games can be a lot of fun. There are several traditional games, such as bobbing for apples, but adding some curve balls might turn the next Halloween bash into a success! Each youngster could tell ghost stories or watch scary movies together, or they all might watch something lighter like "Hocus Pocus."
"Wrap the Mummy" is a fantastic game for youngsters. The kids will be divided into two teams, with one child as "The Mummy." The first team to wrap up the Mummy using a toilet paper roll wins.
Pumpkins may be carved or decorated and taken home to adorn their houses. Painting pumpkins or gluing googly eyes and bright yarn for hair to make them look silly is a fantastic way to make them look cool without cutting them.
Many Halloween party ideas are inexpensive, and the kids will love them. If all else fails, googling "Halloween games for kids" may always assist in brainstorming. Don't forget that if the children dress up, the adults can judge in a costume contest. Furthermore, chaperones can join in on the fun by dressing up!
If you're planning a Halloween party on October 31, consider making it an evening event so that guests can go trick-or-treating afterward!
Celebrating the Spooky Season With Teens
While many of the above may be used for teen Halloween party ideas, not all are created equal. The elements that make a child's celebration distinct from a teenager's birthday party are numerous. There are several options for making a teenager's Halloween special.
Some Ideas to Make Halloween Parties for Teens
If you want to plan a party for teenagers that will be enjoyable and memorable, here are some great ideas. First, every guest should come in costume. This is an opportunity for the teens to dress up in their most outrageous outfit-- like the young man who comes as a future husband wearing a tuxedo! You can also set the mood by playing horror movies like "Halloween" or "Friday the 13th" in the background.
Halloween themes for teenagers may include the undead returning to the living world or tales of Salem witches. You can come up with methods to decorate and create a more eerie atmosphere, such as fog or black and strobe lights in a dark room. Pumpkins carved into a terrifying image can add to the tone of an event. For a Friday the 13th theme, Jason Voorhees pumpkins might be a nice touch.
Set the Ground Rules for the Party
Implementing a few extra guidelines will ensure that your Halloween party for teenagers is enjoyable and safe. In addition to wanting to spend time with their friends, teens must be mature enough to keep the festivities drug and alcohol-free. Although an adult should always supervise, it's important that the teen hosting the party is also aware of these rules.
Some Ideas for Your Halloween Time With the Family
Scary movie night
If you want to get into the Halloween spirit, host a scary movie marathon with family and friends! If you're lucky enough that October 31 falls on a Friday, then make it an all-nighter! Don't forget snacks like popcorn and candy before the movies start.
Don't Forget Your Halloween Costumes
Children often want to dress up as someone they look up to for Halloween, but that doesn't make picking the outfit any simpler. If kids are going door-to-door trick or treating, they'll want to feel good about their costume choice. To avoid last-minute scrambling (and potential tears), consider getting costumes early or having a list of alternate options on hand. And if you have a baby or toddler, a pumpkin costume might be both age and seasonally appropriate – not to mention absolutely adorable.
It's not uncommon for young women to go for more risqué costumes, but group costumes or dressing up as something spooky like a dead bride would be better suited for a night of scares. For example, many families dress up as the cast from "Hocus Pocus" annually. Additionally, just because someone is a teenager doesn't mean they're too old to enjoy trick or treating on Halloween!
Make Sure You Have Enough Candy!
When you want to make sure your house is the most popular stop on Halloween night, it is essential to stock up on candy that children often crave. Make sure your bowl is full of deliciousness by selecting their favorite kind. Also, keep in mind that some kids might have allergies and be unable to eat certain types of candy. In this case, a wider selection may be best to ensure all children can enjoy something from your home.
Get Your Kids Ready for Trick-or-Treating
One of the best parts about Halloween is coming home to a dark, spooky house after a night of trick-or-treating. Make sure your house is decorated with carved pumpkins and ghosts hanging from the porch, and that the kids have bags to collect their candy. After they finish filling up their loot bags, families can relax and watch a movie together. Friday nights are especially fun for this tradition because it feels extra festive when you all are curled up on the couch in blankets with popcorn and pumpkin spice treats while watching scary movies surrounded by holiday decor.
Make the Most Out of the Halloween Season at Liv Multifamily
Liv Multifamily offers a variety of Halloween-related activities for its residents to get into the spirit! The community sponsors Halloween kids club crafting activities for youngsters to create their finest Halloween décor, as well as "Yappy Hours" for all four-legged buddies to enjoy their portion of the celebrations. Residents may participate in Halloween patio decorating competitions or attend themed happy hours.
At Liv Multifamily communities, there's something for everyone to enjoy during the Halloween season! Learn more about the events in the community calendar accessible on the resident portal.
