Hey there! Are you ready for Halloween? The countdown’s on . . . it’s just ONE week away! And since it’s on a Friday this year, you’ve got to celebrate it in style with an awesome party, right?!?
To help get you ready, I’ve compiled this PARTY IN A POST! Yep, everything you need to have a fantastic and EASY family-friendly Halloween party is right here! From decor, to food and beverages, to activities, costumes and more – it’s all right here in one place. I’ve gathered some of my favorite ideas in one easy to use post to ensure spooktacular celebrations abound on the 31st!
First, make sure to set a festive mood for your party with some awesome Halloween DECOR!
Halloween Printables – Home. Made. Interest 
Coasters & Paper Napkin Bunting – Me! 
Halloween Candy Wreath – Uncommon Designs 
Halloween Pom Pom Garland – Army Wife to Suburban Life 
Next, fill your guests’ stomachs with something other than candy. Everybody knows that a good party needs delicious FOOD AND BEVERAGES, so why not get into the spirit and serve your guests some of these tasty treats?
Monster Sandwiches – Happy Go Lucky
Witches Hat Cookies – The Honeycomb Home 
Ghost in the Graveyard Halloween Pudding – Love Bakes Good Cakes 
Halloween Cocoa Krispie Treats – Eat It and Say Yum 
Crock Pot Pumpkin Spice Latte – Smile for no Reason
Pirate Cider – Who Needs a Cape? 
And of course, as the host you need to have the perfect costume for Halloween, so why not try and DIY it this year? Here are some fantastic COSTUME IDEAS!
Where the Wild Things Are – Tried & True 
Monsters University Family Costumes – Mom Endeavors
Pink Flamingo Costume – Paper and Fox 
DIY Mickey and Minnie Mouse Ears – Me! 
Finally, assuming you’ll have kids at your party, you need some great ACTIVITIES to keep them busy (otherwise they’ll just eat candy the whole night)!
Free Printable Halloween Bingo – Artsy Fartsy Mama 
Popsicle Stick Spiderwebs – Happy Hour Projects 
Trick or Treat Halloween Party Game – The Country Chic Cottage 
There you have it – all the things you need for the perfect Halloween bash! I feel like I’ve been to a party and I haven’t even left my computer. Do you have any other suggestions to add to this great list?
– Bre
Roxanne says
Such great ideas! Those printables came out great! Thanks for including my cookies. Have a great weekend!
Bre says
Hi, Roxanne! Thank YOU! I love your witches hat cookies. They are the cutest things ever. If we didn’t have to use prepackaged food for my daughter’s school party, I would totally be making those for her class. Thanks for the great idea!
Leia says
What a great collection. Thanks for including my Cocoa Crispy Treats in your round up, Bre!!
Bre says
Hi, friend! YUM – I mean who doesn’t love krispie treats? Thanks for such a great recipe – I need to make those at some point!
Erica says
I love all these ideas! Definitely has me ready for Halloween 🙂 Though I’m not gonna lie – I don’t think the candy would make it to that wreath – I would eat it all before I glued it on!
Bre says
Hahaha, I know! I totally love the idea but I would feel guilty “wasting” all that delicious candy instead of eating it up myself! Maybe I’d have to make it with candy I don’t like . . . ? Have a great weekend, friend!
Carmody says
Great collection!!! Thanks for featuring my Pink Flamingo Costume!
Bre says
Thanks, Carmody! I love your costume. It is so original and adorable!
Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says
This post is fantastic, Bre. You’ve taken all of the guesswork out of planning a party. I actually feel like I could throw something together by Halloween and it be a hit. Thanks for so many great ideas!
Bre says
Hi, friend – you are too kind! Thanks for this sweet note. You know, I feel like it could be easy to pull something together, too, yet I am too lazy to actually do so. I will have to settle for this virtual party and stealing my kids’ candy after they go to bed. 🙂
Shambray says
I love this! Thank you for compiling it all! That is so nice!
Bre says
Hi, Shambray! Thanks so much!!! I hope you have a happy Halloween!
angie says
what a great list of Halloween ideas so going to have to file these with my ideas I want to try
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Bre says
Hi Angie! Thank you! Can’t wait to check out your blog. Have a great Halloween!
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
Great ideas!!! Thanks for including my Bingo! 🙂
Bre says
Hi, Lindsay! Thank you! Your bingo is so fantastic! I loved it from the moment I saw your post. So cute! Hope you had a happy Halloween!
Ginger says
Great ideas! Love that they are all family friendly. My girls get a little anxious about the scary stuff. Thanks for linking up to Show Me Saturday! Hope to see you there again this week.
Bre says
Thank you, Ginger! Forget the kids – I get anxious around the scary stuff, ha! No haunted houses for me! 🙂 Thanks for your note and have a great night!