How To Host The Funnest Halloween Party In 2019: Get Ideas For Decorations, DIY Treats, Sweet Drinks & More!
Calling all ghosts and goblins! They all come out for Halloween don't they? Some consider Halloween a holiday, some call it a celebration. No matter what name you slap on it, kids and adults love and totally get into this event.
Did you know each participating American spends around $90 on costumes, treats, and decorations? This is a $9 billion dollar industry folks!
And since we never miss an opportunity for a rocking good party here at Simple Suit Life, it's an absolute must that we have the best Halloween party possible this year!
Check out these great ideas and options on how to host a fun Halloween party this year!
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The Best Halloween Decoration Ideas For A Party
So you've decided to throw a Halloween party and need to decorate the joint? Awesome, this is going to be fun! You are in luck because there are tons and tons of options for Halloween decor out there to pick from.
Which brings me to an important question. Will this be a party for adults or will there be kids also in attendance?
Why does this matter? Well, you might not want to get too crazy with blood, guts, and over-the-top scary decor with small kids around. They'll see this stuff soon enough but it doesn't have to be at your party.
Here are some popular Halloween decor ideas that would be appropriate for all ages:
- Spider Webs
- Witch Decor
- Ghosts
- Skulls
- Pumpkins
- Skeletons
- Tombstones
- Lanterns/Candlesticks With a Haunted House Look
Thankfully these decorations don't have to cost a fortune. You can make a lot of them yourself or pick them up at the local dollar store. Trust me, they will have tons of supplies in the weeks leading up to Halloween! Let's take a look at some options.
Easy Halloween Decorations You Can Do Yourself!
Making your own Halloween decorations is a great way to save money and impress your friends with your creativity. Heck, you might even find a new hobby or side business making party decor!
Here are some really cool DIY Halloween decoration ideas.
Floating Witch Hat Luminaries Source- Polkadot Chair
Spiders and Bats Oh My! Source- One Good Thing
Painted Candy Corn Bottles Source- Practically Functional
Googly Eyes Halloween Wreath Source- Number 2 Pencil
DIY Skull & Bones Source- DIY Projects
Awesome Dollar Store Decoration Ideas For Your Halloween Party
If time is short or you have no interest in making your own Halloween party decorations, buying your decor from the local dollar store is a great way to go. Plus you can absolutely use dollar store items with your own crafts to make fun combinations!
Let's look at some really neat ideas from dollar store supplies.
Skeleton Dish Source- Four Front Doors
Printed Halloween Candles Source- Gina Michele
Halloween Candy Jar Source- A Pumpkin and a Princess
Halloween Village Source- The 36th Avenue
Zombie Planted Hands Source- Sew Woodsy
Halloween Food And Drink Ideas To Serve Your Guests
Now that the Halloween decor has been picked out and settled, it's time to get the food and drink menu planned. Honestly if you want to know the secret on how to host a fun Halloween party, a huge part is this menu. The fun part is you can add a spooky twist on most anything you decide to do here.
If you are planning to have families with kids over, make sure to keep them in mind for both food and drink. Youngsters are often very picky and will take a hotdog or a cheeseburger over most anything.
Here are some ideas for your Halloween party menu.
Beverages: Punch, Kool-Aid, Apple Cider, Soda, Bottles of Water, Beer, Long Island Iced Tea (for adults) etc. If there are small children attending the party, juice boxes go over well!
Appetizers: Pasta and Lettuce Salads, Assorted Fruit, Tortilla Pinwheels, Chicken Wings, Chips with Salsa or Guacamole, Taco Dip.
Main Course: Pulled Pork, Pizza, Sub Sandwiches, Taco Bar, Cheeseburger Sliders, BBQ Chicken, Sloppy Joe's, Burger and Hot Dog Bar. Deli meats, cheeses and buns are also a great option for a build-your-own sandwich station.
Desserts: Spooky Cupcakes, Brownies, Halloween Themed Decorated Cookies, Caramel Apples, Halloween Themed Cake (Spiderweb, Dead Velvet), Spider Trifle, Pumpkin Pie
Best Finger Foods To Serve At A Halloween Party
Halloween themed finger foods are always a big deal at a party. These will not only taste amazing but will also provide fun conversation and laughs between guests. Isn't that what it's all about?
Hot Pepper Mummies Source- Woman's Day
Jack-o'-Lantern Sandwich Bites Source- River Bender
Halloween Veggie Tray Source- Cooking With Janica
Graveyard Taco Dip Source- Chickabug
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Dip Source- A Night Owl Blog
Pumpkin Cheese Ball Source- Baking Beauty
Witch's Broomstick Snacks Source- Mom Foodie
DIY Halloween Treats For Your Party!
It certainly wouldn't be a Halloween party without some sweet treats! Instead of getting into the stash for the trick-or-treaters, why not try out some of these tasty recipes???
Trust me, your guests would rather have something from this list instead of a handful of rock hard Tootsie Rolls!
Dead Velvet Cake Source- Delish
Witch Hat Cookies Source- Princess Pinky Girl
Spider Web Cake Source- Preppy Kitchen
Dracula Dentures Cookies Source- Girl Who Ate Everything
Chocolate Spider Trifle Source- Lil Luna
Halloween Cake Pops Source- Love In My Oven
Candy Corn Poke Cake Source- Wine and Glue
Sweet Drinks For Satisfying Halloween Party Guests
Wow those desserts were fun right? Not to be outdone, these Halloween party drinks can take your celebration to the next level!
Halloween Pumpkin Punch- Check out this adult punch recipe from Honestly Yum. I love the spooky fog effect that you get from the dry ice! What a great idea.
Best Black Magic Margarita- The coloring of these margaritas are incredible! So creative, try these at your party to wow your guests! From Delish
Black Magic Jello Shots- Ok so this isn't exactly a drink. But it will get your party started! For that reason, it makes the list. And they just look really cool! From Bread Booze Bacon
Salted Caramel Apple Martini- For those martini lovers in the crowd, check out this salty sweet recipe with the perfect Halloween theme. Recipe from Freutcake
Candy Corn Oreo Milkshake- We can't forget about drinks for the kiddos! They will love these milkshakes especially if you add the festive Halloween glass mugs! Source- My Baking Addiction
How To Entertain Kids & Adults At A Halloween Party
A tip on how to host a fun Halloween party- Keep the guests entertained!
No matter how good the food and drink is at a party, you will still need some entertainment options for your guests. Especially if you have kids attending. They need activities to keep them busy or else you will start hearing the dreaded "can we go home yet?"
Awesome Halloween Craft Ideas To Make At A Party
The kids won't be bored with these fun filled craft ideas they can make at your party. Make sure to have some cleaning supplies on hand for any accidental messes!
Hand Print Spiders & Golf Ball Painted Webs- A super cute and easy craft to keep those kiddos busy. Source- Mama Papa Bubba
Cupcake Liner Bats- The kids will love making their little bats. Cheap supplies and easy to make. Perfect for your party! Source- I Heart Crafty Things
Silly Stone Spiders- This one might get a little messy but the kids will love it! Be sure to put some newspaper or mats down to make cleanup easier! Source- Simple As That Blog
The Best Halloween Party Games To Play
Games provide lots of laughs and keep both kids and adults entertained. Even if only some of the adults play, the others who watch will have a blast!
Candy Corn Relay Race- 'Tis the season for candy corn! It's really the only time of the year that people eat it so why not have a race with candy corn? Source- The Inspired Treehouse
Pin the Stem on the Pumpkin- A new take on the old game, no donkey required! Source- Woman's Day
Halloween Bean Bag Toss- Bean bag toss games are super popular right now. This Halloween version takes it next level though! From A Kailo Chic Life
Halloween Eyeball Slime- Young kids love slime. Speaking from experience, they can be entertained for hours! Check out this creepy version! Source- The Tiptoe Fairy
How To Host A Fun Halloween Party In 2019!
1. Pick out a date and location that works for you and your friends to get together.
2. Plan the party menu. Will others in attendance be bringing food to the party?
3. Plan your theme and pick up supplies for Halloween decorations.
4. Choose games and activities that will keep the kids and adults entertained and active.
Bonus: 10 DIY Halloween Decoration Ideas
Want even more awesome ideas for DIY Halloween decorations and how to host a fun Halloween party? Check out this video which has not only great options, but the tutorials on how to make them.
The best part is most of the supplies can be purchased very cheaply from a local dollar store! Heck, you might even have some of them on hand already!
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What Are Your Favorite Halloween Treats, Drinks, Games, and Memories?
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