8 Frighteningly Fun Ideas for Your Next Halloween Party

Looking to throw your own graveyard smash this Halloween? Set yourself up for spooky success with this list of our favorite DIY decorations, snacks, and party games for a frighteningly fun, sickeningly sweet Halloween hoedown. We've got witch hat ring toss, caramel apple monsters, lollipop spiders, and even a pumpkin piñata. Read on, if you dare... to throw a Halloween party your children will never forget!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Glitter Slime Monsters

    These glitter slime monsters make a great Halloween-themed party gift. The slime itself is extremely easy to make, and the kids at the party will have a great time transforming the plastic containers into the scary monster or strange alien creature of their choice!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Monster Treats
    Monster Treats

    (Ages 3-8)

    Every Halloween party needs a spooky snack! Make these healthy monster treats in advance, or just lay out the supplies and let the kids make their own tasty monsters.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Spider Lollipops

    Use pipe cleaners and googly eyes to turn lollipops into fuzzy spiders, and give your candy bowl some fun Halloween flair! You can do it ahead of time, or set it up as a crafting activity for the kids.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Witch Hat Ring Toss

    We came up with a special Halloween spin for this classic game. Create and play your own witch hat ring toss for spooktacular Halloween fun!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Spiders
    Paper Spiders

    (Ages 3-8)

    Paper Spiders are a fun (and super easy) Halloween craft that kids really enjoy putting together!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Caramel Apple Monsters

    These caramel apple monsters are a sweet addition to any Halloween party. Prep the caramel apples in advance, then set up a station for the kids to decorate their own caramel apple monster with chocolate chips and marshmallows!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Witch Finger Pretzels

    These chocolate-dipped witch finger pretzels make a great sweet-and-salty addition to the snack table at your Halloween party!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Pumpkin Piñata
    Pumpkin Piñata

    (Ages 5-14)

    Last but certainly not least, use these instructions from our friends at House Beautiful to create an incredible pumpkin piñata!


Get inspired!