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Halloween and parties go hand-in-hand! There are so many fun ways to celebrate the holiday—starting with dressing up in the best, flashiest Halloween costumes. But when it comes to party planning, it can be hard to know where to start. There are just so many ideas out there—from Halloween potlucks to haunted house parties. So, we got busy on our end, and created a list of the best Halloween party themes out there!
These Halloween party ideas for all ages include so many fun Halloween decorations, food, drinks, and more to celebrate the day in spooky style. If you're obsessed with all things '80s like Ree Drummond, then the idea for a totally tubular neon party celebrating the decade will be fitting—ask everyone to dress in '80s costumes and really go all out! Or, if you can't get enough of scary movies, there are a couple creative Halloween party themes for adults like a Friday the 13th Camp Crystal Lake party. However, for any cute Halloween party themes for kids that aren't too scary, we've included themes inspired by spiders, emojis, and even a witchy tea party.
You'll love all of these Halloween party themes so much you won't be able to pick just one. You can even choose Halloween party names to match. But whatever you do, don't forget the Halloween desserts—it's the most important part of any celebration!
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1
Bingo Party
Take it back to the basics with a game (or several) of bingo! You'll obviously need to add some eerie designs to the mix, and spread out some Halloween candy as bingo chips! But if you don't feel like making one yourself, you could always download a free printable on the web.
See more at Studio DIY.
2
Ghouls Night In
Trade your usual "girls night in" for a "ghouls night in" this Halloween! Here's how: you can all come in a different costume, or show up matching! Celebrate the night with spooky games, Halloween movies, and cocktail making!
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3
Pumpkin Pie Bake Off
Pumpkin pie is an ideal fall treat—so theming an entire party around it just makes sense! Have your friends over—each of you making your own version of the delicious pastry. And if you're really feeling competitive, you could even host it as a contest!
Get our Pumpkin Pie recipe.
4
Color Party
Halloween can be bright and boo-tiful, too! If you agree, you'll love using your usual Halloween decorations, just in more vibrant colors. Consider it Halloween, just less scary!
See more at Lovely Indeed.
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Glow in the Dark Party
Anything glow in the dark related is already ominous, making it the perfect Halloween party theme! Plus, it's just so fun! You could buy glow in the dark wrist bands to hand out to your guests, while also purchasing glow in the dark decorations such as balloons, streamers, and more.
6
Candy Party
You can never go wrong with some candy! Especially on Halloween. So, a candy party seems like the perfect idea for the spooky occasion! You could dial up the creative factor and go all Willy Wonka by handing out golden tickets, while having guests show up to the party as one of their favorite characters from the movie!
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7
Pumpkin Carving Party
Carving pumpkins is the ultimate Halloween and fall activity. Of course, your little monsters will absolutely love this—but adults can join in on the fun by sippin' on some sweet cider while indulging in a delicious batch of chili.
See more at Sugar and Charm.
8
'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Party
It's the great ol' debate: Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or Christmas movie? Show where you stand by having the classic movie be the theme of your Halloween party! Include some spooky looking treats, and on-theme decorations to really sell the show.
See more at My Nerd Nursery.
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9
Haunted Mansion Party
Calling all haunted hosts! You can turn your home into a literal haunted house this Halloween. Seems like an obvious idea, but a simple display of spiderwebs and vintage photos of ghostly figures can truly transform an ordinary space into something sinister.
See more at Entertaining Diva.
10
Vintage Halloween Party
Speaking of vintage... there's something so special and spooky about old school decor! So, why not go all out and make that the theme of your Halloween event? You can stick to the original color-scheme of black and orange when it comes to your table runner and other Halloween decor. Then, spruce things up a bit by adding tall candle sticks, outdated candy buckets, and anything vintage or thrifted you find that fits the vibe.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
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Sophisticated Halloween Party
We're always here for a fancy dinner party—especially when it's festive! You could host a nice event using subtle black and orange decor as the base, while also throwing some copper colors and floral designs in there!
See more at Sugar & Cloth.
12
Haunted Gingerbread House Halloween Party
Okay, gingerbread houses might seem more like a Christmas activity, but hear us out: You can make them haunted by including some cobwebs and other spooky designs on your build. You could also always just pick up a pre-made Halloween gingerbread house kit!
See more at Studio DIY.
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13
Modern Halloween Party
Who says you can't have a modern monster mash? To do it, stick to the normal Halloween colors in your decor, using items you'd see at traditional house celebrations—though, this time for your Halloween party! Add in some letter boards and decor with a matte finish for a real suave look.
See more at Lemon Thistle.
14
'Alice in Wonderland' Halloween Party
Get ready to go through the looking glass this Halloween with an Alice in Wonderland-themed party. This tutorial is brimming with whimsical ideas—including mushroom centerpieces and a Mad Hatter's hat cake—to get you started.
See more at The Famgeeks.
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Spider-Themed Halloween Party
Here's a Halloween bash fit for the kids! Make every part of your decorations creepy and crawly (and cute) by using pipe cleaners to make spider plates and dotting plastic arachnids along an "Eek!" sign and balloon banner.
See more at Design Improvised.
16
Moody and Modern 'Beetlejuice' Halloween Party
Pay homage to the classic Halloween movie by throwing a chic and modern "dinner for the recently deceased." Everyone will be impressed quicker than you can say "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice!"
See more at Saffron Avenue, Cherry Blossom Events, and Hart and Fig.
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17
Boo Bash
Create a black and white boo bash with the help of some free printables. Even if you don't have a Cricut Maker, this tutorial is full of cute ideas like ghost cupcakes and an "I'm just here for the boos" tea towel!
See more at Frog Prince Paperie.
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Fun and Freaky 'Beetlejuice' Halloween Party
Make your guests's millennium with this more playful spin on a Beetlejuice soirée.
See more at Parties for Pennies.
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'Stranger Things' Halloween Party
Pay a visit to Hawkins, Indiana, this October with a Stranger Things-themed Halloween party. Set the spooky scene with Christmas lights and an alphabet wall.
See more at Lay Baby Lay.
20
'80s Black Light Party
This is a totally tubular idea for an out-of-the-box '80s party. All you'll need are a few black lights, some neon poster board, and of course, all the best '80s songs of all time.
See more at Sew Bake Decorate.