Holiday Celebration: 6 Tips for Throwing a Halloween Party

by MT Soffe on October 24th, 2018 | 1 Comment »

Can you believe that it's October already? From pumpkin flavored treats to pumpkin decor throughout your home, there are countless ways to celebrate the month of October, especially with Halloween at the end of the month.

Go into any nearby store and you'll probably be surrounded by spooky decor, plump pumpkins, and delicious Halloween treats. How do you make the Halloween holiday fun and exciting for you and your family? Why not throw a Halloween party this year?

6 Tips for Throwing a Halloween Party

Target has, yet again, blown us away with their incredible spread this Halloween season! This year, they have added some more options that allow a mom to make one stop and get all she needs to create a scary fun world for her family. And, everything is at a very affordable price. Here's a list of great tips for throwing a Halloween party and everything you can purchase at Target. Talk about a one-stop shop for all of your creepy, crawly needs this Halloween!

Follow these tips and tricks to create a memorable Halloween party that your family, friends, and neighbors will beg you to have year after year. Get ready for a ghoulish time!

1. Set Out Fun Props and Costumes

Costumes and props add so much to a Halloween party, since they help everyone get into the spirit of the holiday. Instead of setting out expensive Halloween costumes that might not be a perfect fit for your guests, why not provide fun and festive masquerade masks that will add some flair to your party?

2. Set the Scene with Lighting

The proper lighting will set the entire mood for the party. Have you ever been to a light, bright, and airy Halloween-themed party? Save the light and bright lighting for your summer parties. This Halloween, use dark light to your advantage. These LED Halloween Scene Lanterns will be the perfect addition to your party setting. If you need more outdoor lighting, use LED Mummy String Lights and LED Fabric Pumpkin String Lights.

3. Provide Fun Games

Who doesn't love to play a game or two during a party? This Halloween Bowling Kit is perfect for all of your guests, including kids.

4. Get Crafty

If you and your friends love to do craft projects, why not get the whole party involved? Set out Halloween-themed craft projects. This will not only be fun for the kids, but your guests can also take home their finished projects and add them to their Halloween decor.

5. Set Out Halloween Plates, Napkins, and Cups

Let's face it, white paper plates, napkins, and cups are boring. Use Halloween disposable dinnerware is an easy and great addition to any Halloween party! Plus, it makes cleanup quick and easy.

6. Send Guests Home with Goody Bags

Who doesn't love to go trick-or-treating? Set out decorative and festive Halloween goody bags that your guests can take home at the end of the night. These bags can be filled with all sorts of delicious treats. Plus, the bags can be reused the night of Halloween when your kids are trick-or-treating.

What is your favorite Halloween party tip?

Soffe has been living in New York City for the past five years where she has become a wife, mother of two, and an owner/operator of an up and coming eyelash extension business. Before her life in NYC, she was working as a professional makeup artist working in the fashion, television, and film industry. Being a mother of two in the city has its challenges but she has grown to absolutely love city life and what it has to offer. Her and her family have been having a blast exploring the city and finding fun things to do with kids. Follow her on Instagram, @mtsoffe, @eyelashnyc, Pinterest, and Facebook.