We’re getting close to that special, spooky time of year known as Halloween. Halloween descends from the ancient Celtic holiday of Samhain, which was seen as the ideal day to communicate with the dead. While most people no longer try to converse with their deceased relatives on this day, it has remained an important cultural tradition. Besides that, it’s a great excuse to have a party. Let’s talk about how you can take that Halloween party to the next level.
1. A Haunted House
This one is a little bit elaborate, but it doesn’t have to be an expensive project. For instance, if you have an old chainsaw, you can remove the chain (for safety, of course). Then, you just need a hockey mask and your haunted house can have its own “Jason Voorhees!” Of course, if your haunted house is mainly intended for kids, you might want to go with something a little tamer, like spooky ghosts made of tissue paper being blown around by a large shop fan. The possibilities are nearly endless here.
2. “Floating” Candles
When people walk into your party, you want them to be impressed with the decorations, and you want those decorations to create an otherworldly feeling. One good way to help this is by using candles suspended from the ceiling. We would recommend electronic candles for safety reasons, of course. You simply hang them from the ceiling with strands of strong fishing lines.
3. Rent A Mirror Photo Booth
People tend to take a lot of pictures at Halloween parties, mostly so that they can show off their costumes. If your guests are particularly selfie-prone, your best bet will be to look for a mirror photo booth for sale. The costs are relatively low, and it adds a touch of class and distinction to any party. If your guests enjoy it enough, you might even consider finding a mirror photo booth for sale.
4. A Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger hunts can be a lot of fun, and every party needs a few good games. It is pretty easy to set up a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. One easy method is to make people hunt for the pieces of a Halloween-themed pinata (i.e, in the shape of a pumpkin or a black cat or something of that sort). This means making a number of small pinatas that can be stacked together. Once the hunt is over, everyone can join in on the destructive fun (as well as the candy).
5. Black And Orange Refreshments
Every party needs refreshments, whether it’s a party for the kids or the adults. In this regard, black and orange food coloring will be good allies. You can use them to give all your refreshments the proper theme. If you choose the right refreshments, you may not even need food coloring. For example, you could offer your guests a choice between cola and orange soda. There are lots of ways to theme your snacks and drinks for the occasion.
6. A Murder-Mystery Game
This is a more elaborate variation of the “haunted house” which is much more interactive and adult-oriented. However, it does require a little more creativity. What you do is this: At some point in the party, have someone flip the main breaker and put the house in darkness for a few seconds. When the lights come back on, one guest will be gone, replaced with a note that gives the first clue. By following these pre-planted “clues,” guests can have a lot of fun trying to solve the mystery that you have given them. Think of this as a real-life version of the old “Clue” board game.
7. Horror Movie Reviews
If your crowd likes movies, you can also do a marathon of your favorite horror movies. The party guests can then vote to decide the best one. You could even instruct everyone to bring their favorite horror movie and offer a prize for whoever brings the best one.
8. Creative Ghost Stories
It was once very common for people to sit around a campfire and tell “ghost stories” on long, dark nights. This practice isn’t as widespread today, probably because we don’t spend nearly as much time sitting by campfires in the dark. However, you can bring back this good old tradition for your Halloween party. You basically just get the group together in a circle and one person begins the story. After a certain amount of time, the role of “storyteller” passes to someone else, who then continues the story in whatever way they want. This can result in some very humorous tales, to say the least.
Conclusion
As you can see, it’s all about creativity. The more unique your party is, the more memorable it will be. If you truly want to throw a Halloween party that will be remembered for years to come, any of these ideas should help you to do so. With that in mind, we wish you a happy and haunted Halloween.
