Want to plan a Halloween get-together but don’t know how to theme it? I’ve got you covered! Gobble up the following devilishly delicious party ideas below. You won’t be sorry.
- Host a murder mystery party. Have everyone you’re inviting dress up as characters from the game or as their favorite fictional detectives. Binge some Agatha Christie’s Poirot for good measure or Sherlock Holmes too! Even consider creating a moody noir playlist to set the tone.
- Monster mash! Decorate your home like Dracula’s castle, Dr. Frankenstein’s lab, or a drive-in movie theater and let the festivities begin. People come as (you guessed it) monsters! Play B-movie horror films in the background and dance the night away.
- True crime fans? No problem. Choose your favorite true crime podcast(s) and let that run in the background. Have some wine at the ready. Pick an escape room or cold case board game to solve with friends.
- Are you afraid of the dark? No? Good. Then host a scary stories sleepover. Everyone hangs out, shares creepypastas, urban legends, and original tales of horror. Winner can get a prize like the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark box set.
- Fans of witches? Dust off your witch hats because it’s time for some hocus pocus. Transform your home into a Salem witch house. Have a pot of witches brew boiling on the stove (this can be hot cider spiked with rum). Watch movies and other media about witchcraft, or practice spells from a beginners guide to witchcraft for fun with friends.
- Ghost-hunting anyone? Rent a room at a haunted hotel. Remember the Overlook? Get adjoining rooms with a group of friends, bring your own ghost-hunting gear, and see what spooks you can find during your stay. For added effect, you can even watch The Shining.
- Channel your inner Lovecraft adventurer for a speakeasy Call of Cthulhu themed party. Play a round of Arkham Horror the board game. Serve cursed cocktails. Listen to jazz and creepy podcasts. And, ya know, try to stay alive.
- Fans of Hannibal? Great! I’ve got you covered. Have a dinner party where you try to re-create some of the mad psychiatrists most memorable dishes. You could even make it a potluck. Everyone makes what appears to be ghastly but mouthwatering delicacies, except, in this case, everything is safe to eat since, I’m assuming you and your friends aren’t cannibals.
- Sometimes the ocean can be terrifying too. Sirens lurk there. Jaws leapt out of the water from the deep blue sea. If you’re missing summer and wish to rekindle those vibes then host a creepy beach party. Or go a different route by transforming your home into the Titanic. Shipwrecks, along with their ghosts, terrify as much as they can delight too.
- Last, but not least, go take a tour of your local museum. Most host special Halloween events. See what your local museum is doing and if there are any especially thrilling exhibits. Dress up as archaeologists, vintage librarians, or steampunk explorers and take some Instagram photos. It’ll not only be fun, but you’ll learn something as well! Then retire to a bar for appetizers and cocktails afterward.
