Halloween is the one time of year where no matter what age you are, you can dress up, indulge in some candy and feel like a kid again. There are costumes for adults, for kids and babies and even for our furry best friends! If you’re planning on throwing a Halloween bash this year make sure you make is spooktacular!
We have found you some amazing party essentials that you will definitely need to throw an epic party. From the decor to party games, and of course, delicious food we have everything you need to make this Halloween unforgettable.
Invite your guests to the party with an amusing party invitation. These invites are perfectly themed for your Halloween bash and allow you to fill your guests in on the most important details.
Invites are not only fun for the guests to receive but it they’re also practical. They can help you determine how many guests to expect so you can ensure you have enough food, drinks and fun things to keep you and guests busy and entertained.
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Once you have your guests list ready it’s time to think about your party decorations. The fun thing about Halloween parties, is there are so many great props out there that you can really go all out.
Start with fake spider web to make your space look spooky! The fake spider web comes in the size of 850 sqft and will even equipped you with 48 fake spiders. Your guests will love this!
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Another great addition to the fake spider web would be this creepy black cloth. You can use it as a creepy photo booth backdrop or just for decoration throughout your house.
The black cloth is 8.3 yards in length and 79 inches wide. You could even consider adding more spiders or creepy crawlies to the cloth to make it additionally spooky.
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To ensure your food and/or drink table stands out, you’ll want to decorate that too! To make the table stand out you might want to consider adding a Halloween-themed tablecloth.
This tablecloth is designed to look like lacy spiderwebs, perfect for your spooktacular party. It comes in the dimensions of 54 inches by 72 inches, the perfect size for many tables!
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Along with the decorations you’ll need to plan fun party drinks for your guests. This first drink we’re including is great for kids and for adults!
The swamp potion is made from lime sherbert and lemon-lime Kool-aid. It is optional to add the whipped cream and gummy worms, but we highly recommend it! Go the extra mile and put your swampy drink in a beaker for a fab touch!
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In addition to the delicious punch, it would be a great idea to have other beverages available such as bottled water or cans of soda. In the case that you’re serving bottled drinks at your party, you’re going to need an awesome cooler!
Don’t use any ordinary ice bucket, use this cool vampire and coffin cooler. It’s super easy to put together and considering it’s inflatable means it’ll be easy to store for your next Halloween bash.
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The kids can have their fun swamp punch but the adults need a fun bevvy too. Serve your adult guests a spiced sangria. It tastes delicious and looks like blood, perfect for your party!
This sangria is made from red wine, spiced rum, fresh fruit and just a few other ingredients. Make sure to make this punch 2-3 days prior so the flavors have lots of time to marinade, you’ll notice the difference.
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If you were thinking about purchasing the classic red party cups for your Halloween party may we suggest something that might be better! These blood bags are not only fitting for a spooky party but they’re practical and your guests will go crazy for them.
This set comes with 10 blood bags. These blood bag cups are also reusable so you can send them home with your guests as a party favor or save them for your next spooky party.
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If you like to get all your party supplies in one shot you might really enjoy this Halloween party set. In this set, you’ll be provided with meal plates, dessert plates, cups, napkins, a tablecloth, a Halloween banner, garland and 15 balloons.
You’ll be provided with enough supplies to serve 20 guests. Considering you get so much in this set it is definitely money well spent.
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Decorations are half the fun, the other excitement comes from the food table, in my opinion! The great thing about Halloween is you can go all out, no matter how crazy it is!
These mummy dogs would be a great place to start. They’re incredibly easy but they’ll surely be the talk of your party! For more delicious Halloween-themed appetizers to enjoy at your Halloween bash click HERE.
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Fake blood might be a fun addition to our party but what would make it better is if it were edible! We have created you the easiest and edible fake blood recipe you’ll ever try!
Add the blood to any desserts or food of your liking to transform ordinary food into the perfect scary food! For more fun desserts you might want to add to your Halloween party click HERE.
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Every party needs dessert, that’s a given but what can make your dessert stand out from the rest is how you decorate it. You don’t have to go to an expensive bakery to get creative desserts.
Try adding these Halloween-themed toothpicks to your cupcakes, cake or even for your finger foods. It’s a very inexpensive way to jazz up a table effortlessly!
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Add more Halloween to your table by using a set of Halloween cookie cutters. This set comes with a bat, a pumpkin, a witch hat, a cat, and a ghost.
You can use these for the obvious, cookies, but you can also get creative and use them for much more! Cut any soft food such as sandwiches or fruit with the intriguing shapes or even use them for a craft for kids. There are so many options and you’ll find yourself using these cookie cutters year after year.
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Another great way to add decor to a party beside props is lighting. Especially a spotlight like this one.This spotlight stakes easily into the ground and can swivel into any position you need it to.
It’ll project a bright and energy efficient light of whirling images of ghosts. Project the images anywhere on the front of your house for a dramatic entry to your party.
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Along with cookie cutters, another easy way to transform your food is to use molds. These molds are perfect for a Halloween theme and might actually be terrifying.
This set comes with a heart, brain, hand, and skull mold. Whip up some delicious Jell-O and set it one of these molds to terrify (I mean entertain) your guests!
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Take Halloween shaped food one step further and include it in your punch bowls. Firstly, we’ve included these wicked cool 3D skulls. Put one in a glass of whisky or place all of them in a bowl of punch to make it extra spooky.
The second mold we’ve included is an assorted Halloween silicone set. Create additional spooky looking ice for your punch bowl or consider making fun little chocolates with them too.
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When you feel confident about your decor and your food menu it’s time to move onto the activities. It’s important to have a few interactive games and activities that can keep your guests busy!
This game is incredibly easy to throw together and they’ll have fun with it. Simply set up pumpkins (indoors or out) and have your guests play a game of ring toss in the dark using glow necklaces. Kids and adults will have fun with this one.
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Party favors can be as simple or as extravagant as you want them to be. If you’re looking for something simple yet perfectly fitting for your party theme then gift your guests these adorable lollipop ghosts.
This tutorial will walk you through step-by-step on how to create them. They’re so easy to put together you could even consider making it an activity for the kids. They can make a craft, take it home and eat it later!
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