Halloween is a great time to celebrate a birthday! There are so many fun themes, games, activities, and foods that you can use to make your child’s birthday party extra special. Here are some great ideas for throwing the perfect Halloween birthday party for your kid.
Halloween birthday themes
One of the best things about Halloween is that there are so many great themes to choose from. You can base your party around a character from a popular Halloween movie, such as “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” or “Hocus Pocus.” Or, you can choose a more general theme, like ghosts or witches. Whichever theme you choose, be sure to carry it throughout the party in your decorations, games, and food.
Black and purple spider party
Take a look at this beautiful decoration with a black and purple balloon garland and a giant spider balloon. The touches of white and pastel pink make this decoration extra special.
Spooky party
Cute Halloween spooky decoration with black, white and pink tones. Love the black and white pumpkins and the personalized favor boxes and water bottles with the birthday girl’s name.
Pink, black and white Halloween party
Lovely pink, white and black Halloween decoration with paper fans in different paper prints and a cute ghost garland. I love the paper plates and cups decorated with nice ghosts.
Happy Booday
Beautiful halloween decoration in soft pink and yellow tones with black touches. I love how some balloons were turned into little ghosts. You can make this by painting eyes and mouths with a Sharpie. The table looks so cute with the light yellow tablecloth and spider web placemats.
More Halloween party theme ideas
Halloween birthday games
No birthday party is complete without some fun games and activities. For a Halloween party, you can try some traditional favorites like bobbing for apples or a scavenger hunt. Or, get creative and come up with your own spooky games. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Halloween bingo: Create bingo cards with Halloween-themed images, like a pumpkin, a black cat, or a full moon. You can also buy this print and cut set from Lilacs and Charcoal on Etsy.
Pin the spider: Just like the classic game of pin the tail on the donkey, but with a Halloween twist. Have guests try to pin the spider onto a web. You can buy a printable version from Imagine That Designs Co on Etsy.
Mummy bowling: wrap bowling pins in toilet paper and draw 2 eyes with a black marker. Set them up and see if the children can knock down all the pins.
What’s in your candy bag? Before the party, fill a bag with Halloween candy. At the party, have guests feel the candy and guess what it is. The person who guesses the most points wins a prize.
Buy this template from Buy Print Play on Etsy.
Halloween crafts and activities
What’s a birthday party without some fun crafts? For a Halloween party, you can make ghosts out of sheet scraps, witches’ hats out of construction paper, or pumpkin sun catchers with tissue paper and contact paper. You can also do some Halloween-themed coloring or make your own stencils to decorate pumpkins.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Popsicle stick haunted houses: This is a fun and easy craft that kids will love. Check out the instructions at Instagram: @imperfectmomof3babes
Halloween toilet paper roll crafts: to create these wonderful Halloween characters, follow the instructions from The Best Ideas for Kids.
Paper plates Halloween crafts: visit MAMA jots for instructions on how to create these amazing crafts with paper plates.
Frankestein Rocks: This cute and easy craft can be used as a paperweight or magnet. Find the instructions on Homemade Heather blog.
Clothespin Halloween Puppets: How cool are these fun clothespin Halloween character puppets? Find the instructions and printable on Printables Fairy blog.
Invitations
When it comes to invitations, the sky’s the limit. You can go with a simple store-bought card or get creative and make your own. If you’re feeling crafty, you can make invitations in the shape of ghosts, witches’ hats, or pumpkins. Or, you can use Halloween-themed stamps or stickers to decorate blank cards. Be sure to include all the important information, such as the date, time, and location of the party, as well as any special instructions (e.g., “Wear your costume!”).
Halloween birthday kids party decorations ideas.
No Halloween party is complete without some spooky decorations. You can go all out with store-bought props or keep it simple with some DIY crafts.
Here are a few ideas:
Halloween RIP plates:
DIY Halloween ghost piñata: these DIY ghost piñatas will surely be a hit among the birthday guests. Find the instructions to make them at Make + Tell blog.
Halloween centerpieces ideas
You can never have too many pumpkins! And what better way to decorate for a Halloween party than with a pumpkin patch? You can use real pumpkins or fake ones, depending on what you have on hand. Line them up on the porch, in the yard, or leading up to the front door. Add some hay bales or straw for extra effect.
For a spooky touch, create a spider web out of black yarn or string. You can stretch it across a doorway, window, or staircase. Or, you can make smaller ones to use as table decorations. Add some plastic spiders for an extra creepy touch.
Halloween mantel decorating ideas
Dress up your mantel with some fun Halloween decorations. You can use ghosts, witches, pumpkins, or bats. Or, you can keep it simple with some Halloween-themed banners or garland. Add some battery-operated candles for a spooky touch.
Halloween favor ideas
Any Halloween party is incomplete without some fun favors. You can send your guests home with candy, toys, or small Halloween-themed items. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Halloween pencils: decorate them as witch brooms and they’ll look fantastic. Little Frills blog has a great step by step tutorial for you to follow.
Halloween erasers: take erasers to a next level with this tic-tac-toe game. This fun kit can be bought on Etsy at Little Bella Boutique store.
Halloween stickers: stickers as favors are always fun. Here are some finds I got for you.
Halloween tattoos: kids love tattoos so they will be a sure hit if you give them as favors. Here are some ideas:
Halloween keychains: Take a look at these ghost keychains. They are easy to make and very useful. Follow the instructions at Taylor, Sometimes.
Glow sticks: glow sticks are a great favor idea for Halloween. Add a nice Halloween tag to decorate them.
Other Halloween favor ideas include ghost-shaped sugar cookies, candy corn marshmallows, or chocolate-dipped pretzels. Or, you can put together a Halloween-themed care package with some of your favorite treats.
Halloween food ideas
No matter what kind of food you serve at your Halloween party, be sure to give it a festive touch. You can carve faces into apples or oranges, make spooky sandwiches with cookie cutters, or dip pretzels in orange melted candy to look like pumpkins.
Your Halloween party menu will be determined by the time of day and the age of your guests. If you’re throwing a party for young children, you’ll want to serve kid-friendly foods like hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, and chicken fingers. If you’re throwing a party for adults, you can get more creative with your menu and serve Halloween-themed foods like “mummy” hot dogs wrapped in pre-made croissant dough or “witch’s fingers” made out of green bell peppers. And don’t forget the drinks!
Frankestein guacamole: what could be more festive than guacamole made to look like Frankenstein? To make this dish, visit @target on Instagram.
Halloween mummy hot dogs: These mummy hot dogs are sure to be a hit with the kids. And they’re easy to make too! Just wrap pre-made croissant dough around hot dogs and bake according to package directions. For detailed instructions visit Salt & Spoon.
Halloween grilled cheese sandwiches: These cat and ghost-shaped grilled cheese sandwiches are easy to make and super fun to eat. Check the instructions at The Cagle Diaries.
Halloween Sweets
Of course, no Halloween party is complete without some sweet treats. You can make ghosts out of marshmallows and chocolate, dip pretzels in orange melted candy to look like pumpkins, or bake some spooky cupcakes. For something a little more unique, try making “monster eyes” out of Oreos or “witch’s hats” out of fudge-striped cookies.
Halloween Cookies
Cookies are always a hit at any party. And there are so many ways to make them festive for Halloween. Sugar cookies are a blank canvas for any holiday. You can make them in the shape of ghosts, pumpkins, or bats. Or, you can decorate them with Halloween-themed sprinkles or icing designs.
Halloween birthday cakes
Your child’s birthday cake is a great opportunity to get creative. You can make a traditional cake and decorate it with Halloween-themed icing and decorations, or you can get really creative and make a spooky cake that looks like it came straight out of a horror movie. You can make a graveyard cake with tombstone cookies or a spider web cake with edible spider decorations. Or, you can keep it simple with a black and orange two-tiered cake. Here are some great ideas for Halloween cakes:
Halloween cakepops
Cake pops are a fun and easy way to dress up any cake. And they’re perfect for Halloween! You can make them in the shape of ghosts, pumpkins, mummies or bats. Or, you can decorate them with spooky icing designs.
Halloween cupcakes
If you’re short on time, cupcakes are always a good option. You can make them from scratch or use a store-bought mix. Then, get creative with your icing and decorations. You can pipe them into the shape of ghosts or spiders. Or, you can top them with candy corn or chocolate-dipped pretzels. You can also order custom made Halloween cupcakes for a professional touch.
Halloween brownies
Brownies are a quick and easy way to feed a large group of people. And they’re perfect for Halloween! You can make them from scratch or use a store-bought mix. Then, get creative with your decorations. You can top them with candy corn or chocolate-dipped pretzels. Or, you can pipe them into the shape of ghosts or spiders.
Halloween cakesicles
These are a fun and festive twist on the classic popsicle. And they’re perfect for Halloween! You can make them in the shape of ghosts, pumpkins, or bats. Or, you can decorate them with spooky icing designs.
Halloween candy
Candy is a must-have at any Halloween party. You can use it to decorate your cakes and cupcakes or fill up goody bags for your guests. You can also set it out in bowls as a tasty treat for your guests to enjoy.
Other Halloween sweets
Meringue Ghosts: To make these creative and festive mering ghosts check the recipe from Spoon & Swallow.
Hocus Pocus Spell Book Krispies: To make these amazing Halloween snacks, follow the recipe from Mooshu Jenne.
White Chocolate Halloween Oreo Bark: Prepare this treat easily. It’ll only take you 5 minutes and microwave to make it. Find the instructions at Whisking Wolf.
Graveyard Pudding Cups: This easy no-bake dessert can be made ahead of time. Find the recipe at Finding Zest.
Purple Halloween Popcorn Monster Balls: Make these amazing popcorn monster balls following the instructions from Three Olives Branch.
Halloween drink ideas
For drinks, try serving “witch’s brew” (fruit punch) or “eyeball punch” (lime sherbet and 7-up). And of course, no Halloween party would be complete without some candy corn cocktails for the adults!
Final Thoughts
There are lots of great ideas for throwing a fun and festive Halloween birthday party for kids. Be sure to choose a theme, decorate accordingly, and prepare some spooky games and activities. And don’t forget the food! There are tons of great Halloween-themed recipes out there for everything from appetizers to desserts. With a little planning and creativity, you’re sure to throw a party that your child and their guests will never forget.
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