This summer we moved out of the area and will not be participating in the Haunted attraction this year, so I took advantage of the extra time to put together a Halloween party, FINALLY!
I warmed up my clicking finger, sat down and got down to business searching and pinning all the things I thought the kids would love, and ‘love’ they did.
Decorations
I like creating the mood for a party but need to do it without breaking the bank. When I decorate, I try to create focal points in places people will gather the most.
Witch Table
Graveyard Hall
Costume Contest Trophies
Food
When I was selecting items for the menu I had a few things in mind; that the kids would be excited about them, that they would add to the presentation of the table, and that they would be easy to make.
Here’s what I came up with.
Chocolate pudding graveyards
Veggie Skeleton Man
The Great Pumpkin Cake
Rice Krispie Jack-O-Lanterns and Leaves
I put out some candy, and orange coloured popcorn and chips. I also froze plastic spiders into ice cubes for their drinks which was a huge hit with the kids.
Party Itinerary
• Guests arrive and paint their own pumpkins, and enjoy some Halloween treats
• Pizza for dinner
• Costume contest (show and vote)
• Watch a scary movie (Our selection; Paranorman)
• Candy Hunt
• Cake
• Announce contest winners
Party Highlights
As the boys arrived they got to paint a pumpkin to take home. We did this activity first so that they would be dry by the time they went home.
For the costume contest I had the boys take turns showing off their costume.
Then I gave them a voting sheet with the categories, and they voted for their favourites. Voting for yourself was not allowed.
Then they settled in to watch Paranorman.
While they peacefully watched the movie...My husband changed into this costume…
…and then this happened...
I was busy while they peacefully watched the movie too. I put their pumpkins into a Halloween treat bag and set up the candy hunt; all of which would become their party favours.
After they settled down from the zombie scare, they had their candy hunt and enjoyed some cake and more treats. Then they all posed for one more group photo before going home but they got zombie photo bombed.
Overall, this was my favourite party to plan and host. It was fun from beginning to end and I can’t wait for next year. Happy Halloween Ghouls and Boys.
