From themes to shots to DIY crafts, we’ve found 17 of our favorite Halloween party ideas to help make your Halloween party the best one yet! The best part about all of these is that you can adapt them to suit your style and theme, so don’t be afraid to take these ideas into your own hands and really make them your own.
When developing and executing a theme, we recommend finding and sticking to an overarching color palette to ensure everything feels cohesive. Another crucial element is lighting, parties in general feel best when the light is dimmer and more ambient, particularly since this is for Halloween! So take that into consideration when planning. Lastly, figure out if you’ll be supplying food and drinks, and, if so, what kind and how those will play into the theme, if at all.
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1. Murder theme
A bloody murder scene theme is one of the classic Halloween party ideas, and for good reason! It’s creepy, gory theme and you can take the decor in a ton of directions.
2. Redrum punch
This punch is not only delicious, but a vivid bloodred perfect for a spooky Halloween party. The hand shaped ice cubes add an extra touch and are super easy to make!
3. Syringes and sparkling wine
Sometimes you want some Halloween party ideas with a touch of class, and for that we recommend Champagne! Or sparkling wine, whichever you prefer. For this option, use a red juice of choice in a food safe syringe in Champagne flutes. We recommend cranberry juice, but you can use whatever you prefer.
4. Bathroom lights
When it comes to decorating for Halloween parties, bathrooms often get overlooked. This is a simple, yet effective option, using string lights and lipstick for a hauntingly cool effect.
5. Eyeball Jell-o shots
It wouldn’t be a good list of Halloween party ideas without at least one shot recipe! These Jell-o shots are unique and memorable, perfect for a late night Halloween party.
6. Gothic charcuterie spread
A gothic charcuterie spread is a fun way to get creative with your snacks this Halloween! Working from a color palette and theme can push you to think outside the box, and when your theme is gothic Halloween, it’s hard to go wrong!
7. Poisonous party
If a bloody Halloween theme is a bit on the nose for you, a poison theme is always an option! It’s one of our favorite Halloween party ideas because it provides so many ways to play along the lines and tie into the theme. This example shows a drink contest, another great party idea to try!
8. Streamers and lights
It’s all about the ambience! Dark streamers and string lights help set the scene for a great Halloween party. Note that the overhead lights are off and there’s multiple light sources throughout the space to keep the lighting diffused.
9. Bloodbag cocktails
Whip up your favorite Halloween cocktail for the next of our Halloween party ideas: a bloodbag cocktail. Dark red is the classic cocktail color, but you could also opt for black, neon green, or orange for other spooky Halloween options. If you opt for this route, make sure the bags you buy are food safe!
10. Crimson charcuterie
We covered a gothic charcuterie board, but this color theme leans more into juicy dark reds and crimsons, which feels very fitting with the skeleton. You could do a similar idea with a zombie figurine, a witch’s broom, the Wicked Witch of the West, or even tombstones for a graveyard charcuterie board.
11. Haunted hallway
The next of our Halloween party ideas is to take advantage of every inch of your space for Halloween party decor! Webbing, string lights, and bats lend this hallway an eerie vibe, but you can replicate it in any room you like. Note that there’s two colors of webbing, black and white, giving the look more dimension with the black sitting back against the ceiling.
12. Candy corn shots
So candy corn may not be anyone’s favorite candy (who actually eats those?), but they make great inspiration for shots! These shots are simple and delicious and perfectly on theme for a fun and feisty Halloween.
13. Black balloons
Black balloons aren’t exactly brand new in the world of Halloween party ideas, but the webbing takes it to a newer, more interesting level. The spiders are a nice touch as well! Couple these balloons with some spooky lighting and streamers, and you have a great foundation for a Halloween party.
14. Gory bathroom
Bloody handprints on the mirror and a plethora of spiders is a great start to decorating your bathroom for Halloween. Adding a red cover to your light fixture will up the ante further, creating a great eerie vibe with minimal effort!
15. Bloody glasses
The devil’s in the details, and so are some of the best Halloween party ideas! Dip your cocktail glasses in red syrup for an oozing, bloody look. You can also go for neon green or black for other unsettling options, but with whatever color you choose, we recommend finding a syrup that dries down fairly well to avoid a sticky mess.
16. Graveyard dessert
Dessert are one of our favorite parts of parties these days, and Halloween presents some fun possibilities! These graveyard mini mousses delicious and are sure to be crowd pleasers! In lieu of flowers, you could go for bones, pumpkins, jack o’ lanterns, or mushrooms!
17. Creepy candles
The last of our Halloween party ideas is a DIY option that is perfect for adding a spooky edge to your party. It’s simple to make, just gather some wine bottles, pop a candle in there, and light ’em up! These look best with a good amount of drip to them, so we recommend avoiding dripless candles and lighting these a bit before the party to give them that eerie look.
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