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Are you throwing a Halloween party this year, but don't know what direction you want to go in? Halloween party themes and ideas are much easier to execute when you have photos to look at for inspiration. Once you choose your theme, there's no limit to how creative you can get with DIY decorations, Halloween games, and party treats. To help you get started on throwing the perfect spooky season shindig, we've rounded up the best Halloween party themes.
Before you select a theme for your Halloween party, you may find it helpful to ask yourself the following questions:
Once you consider these factors, then it'll be time for you to plan. Remember: If you're inviting a bunch of kids, you'll want to make the decor fun and inviting not too scary. You can still get festive, of course, but try to keep the scares to a minimum, or they'll have nightmares. If you're solely having adults over, you can up the fear factor. Try turning your home into a haunted house or streaming horror flicks on a big screen. If you'll have a combination of ages in attendance, you can have different sections and varying decor and activities to accommodate everyone.
Here are the best Halloween party theme ideas that will seriously level up your celebration game this October.
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One way to bring a "dead" party to life is by displaying coffins as decor. We love these, because you can open them to reveal a fun treat or trick.
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Throwing an outdoor soire? Make a handy sign using autumn hues, so your guests know exactly where to go for each activity.
Get the DIY Autumn Ombre Sign tutorial at Crafting Cheerfully.
A different way to do things, hosting a breakfast or brunch party to celebrate Halloween can be fun, too. Plus, those who are trick-or-treating later will have the rest of the afternoon to get ready. Serve guests these bagels designed with spooky, edible characters!
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Hosting a party for your pals who also happen to be total science nuts? Serve drinks out of test tubes and beakers to bring out your theme nicely.
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Speaking of mad scientists... A Frankenstein party is easy to pull off if you decorate cups with a little chocolate, some stickers, and a green drink. Think: Matcha or mint chocolate chip ice cream, or just add green food coloring to vanilla ice cream for an on-theme milkshake.
Get the Easy Frankenstein Halloween Milkshakes recipe at Design Eat Repeat.
It may not be the easiest theme to pull off, but turning your home into a haunted house will be so rewarding once it's done. Don't forget to bring the scary by asking some friends to play monsters jumping out at people as they walk through. Sound effects will also add a creepy touch.
Have an artsy group of 5-year-olds who just learned to color within the lines? A coloring party sure sounds like fun, not to mention pretty effortless to plan.
Get the Downloadable Halloween Coloring Pages for Kids at Made with Happy.
If your kids love a good Easter egg hunt, you can bring that same activity to Halloween. Instead of plastic eggs that you put treats inside, you can stick these white ghosts on candy and hide them around the house, either indoors or outdoors. Don't forget to provide each child with a black light (you can buy or DIY!) to identify their loot.
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Not many can pull off the intricate makeup of a Day of the Dead costume, but it's still a theme we love! The Day of the Dead (a holiday celebrated primarily in Mexico) is a celebration of life and death, merging both spookiness and beauty into one.
It's the most prolific Netflix show to date: Squid Game. Set up some Squid Game-like activities in your backyard for this shindig. Just make sure to tell your guests to either dress up as a guard or a player.
Who didn't love The X-Files? Dress as Scully, Mulder or a creepy alien or monster from the beloved show from the '90s. This alien-themed drink adds a nice touch of whimsy.
Get the Alien Invasion Cocktail recipe at Made with Happy.
How magical would it be if you had every guest at your Halloween party dress up as a character from Harry Potter? You can then watch the movies during your bash and even have guests act out their parts.
Girl moms, as if you didn't have enough unicorn parties in your life. If your little one wants to transform Halloween into a unicorn party, it can be done with a little DIY magic.
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If your child is still at the age where they are all about princesses, a princess party is your best bet this Halloween. After all, your kid and her or his friends will probably all wear princess costumes anyway. You might as well make a theme out of it!
Though some find clowns to be very creepy, a Halloween party where everyone dresses up as a clown can be both fun and spooky depending on who you ask.
Remember the movie, Eyes Wide Shut? A masquerade ball was featured in the film. Though you won't be having that kind of party, a tame version of it could be really fun for you and your adult friends.
Come as your favorite team's mascot or simply as your favorite animal. The only rule for this party theme is that your costume should be a fully enclosed one where no one can tell who you are. Then, you can make a game of guessing who's who or maybe even have a Masked Singer-style karaoke competition! Of course, if it gets too stuffy, you can always take off your costume head for a bit.
Girls love a fairy costume. Flowers, leaves, wings that's pretty much all you'll need to carry out a fairy theme.
Get the DIY Kids' Fairy Costume tutorial at Lia Griffith.
Flower crowns are so easy to pull off, and can be coordinated with your regular clothes. If you want to have a dress-up party without going all in on the costume, this is a great option. And the best part is, '70s fashion is so on-trend right now. Your friends probably already have a pair of bellbottoms in their closets.
Let's get physical... Carry around a boom box, tease your hair, and wear a leotard. Then, you'll be ready for your '80s shindig. Your playlist can have songs by the Bangles, the Go-Gos, and Debbie Gibson. Just don't use cassette tapes, or you'll be stopping to switch tape sides and press play every hour. Cassettes are one thing that can stay in the past.
Throwing a party for kids? A superhero party where each party-goer chooses their favorite crusader would be so fun. Will they be Wonder Woman, Spiderman, Captain America, Black Panther? It's a perfect party theme for kids ages 12 or below.
If you're not familiar, cosplay simply means "costume play." But the main difference with this party theme is how your guests will need to go all in on their costumes and characters. The object of the game is to really play the part. It's like method acting, but for a party.
Pick a period long ago in history, and tell your guests to choose something to wear from that time. Serve era-appropriate food and decorate to match the historical landscape to really let this theme shine.
The easiest Halloween party to have is one where you just play horror movies all night. Have your guests vote on their favorite scary flicks ahead of time, and don't forget the popcorn. In between movies, you and your friends can discuss your hot takes.
Red lips, old school hats and jewelry... Who wouldn't love a mobster-themed party? Men can wear pinstripe suits, women can go Hollywood glam in pearls and form-fitting dresses you may not have to search hard for your costume if you already have a LBD in your possession.
Captain Hook, Jack Sparrow, and Blackbeard are just some of the many characters you can have your kid channel for a pirate-themed Halloween party. Decorate your house like a haunted pirate ship, and you're ready to set sail.
Bring the Great Gatsby period of the 1920s to life with flapper dresses, pearls, and opulence. Look to the Leonardo DiCaprio film for inspiration if you need more ideas.
Just because it's Halloween, that doesn't mean every pumpkin has to be orange. Branch out beyond the traditional orange and black colors with a rainbow-themed party this Halloween.
Get the Rainbow Holiday Garland tutorial at Made with Happy.
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