6 Epic DIY Ideas for Your Halloween Party

Planning a Halloween party this year? Go beyond the average themes and turn your event into an extraordinary experience for you and your guests! Best of all, it doesn’t have to take a lot of money to create a DIY epic Halloween celebration. Here are six ideas to get you started:

Idea #1: Turn your home into a haunted house

The goblins, ghosts and ghouls visiting during your party deserve to feel like they’ve entered a spooky realm, so take it upon yourself to decorate accordingly. You can buy fake cobwebs, drape black tarps over furnishings and dim the lights to create a creepier vibe. 

Idea #2: Have a pumpkin carving or coloring contest

Why not have a contest as part of your Halloween party? Pumpkins are inexpensive, and they can be carved, colored or both! Have all the guests vote on the best pumpkin or jack o’ lantern, and award prizes like scrumptious gourmet treats or gift boxes.

Idea #3: Tell ghost stories

No one tells ghost stories any more, and that’s a shame. If you have a storyteller or actor in your family, or if someone on the guest list has the capability to narrate a wickedly fun tale, you have the makings of a great ghost story. Will you be outside for part of your Halloween party around a fire pit or bonfire? Even better! Don’t forget to toast some marshmallows as you listen to the eerie tales.

Idea #4: Make your own photo booth

Have you been to a wedding or other event recently that featured a photo booth? You may want to construct your own out of a sheet for a backdrop and a digital camera. Photograph your guests being playful, scary or just plain goofy. Tech savvy? Make a webpage where your guests can see and share the images after the Halloween party is over!

Idea #5: Put together cool goodie bags

You’re never too old or young to love a trick-or-treat inspired goodie bag. This year, though, surprise partygoers with totally tantalizing treasures, like caramel-infused chocolates, chocolate drizzled peanuts, dried fruits and candy-wrapped pretzels. Have health-conscious folks on your guest list? Nuts, fruits, cheeses and crackers in a gift box presentation can save the day!

Idea #6: Appoint someone as the DJ

The great thing about all the online music programs like Pandora and Spotify is that with a very modest sound system or high-quality computer and speakers, you can rock out all night to any tunes you want — for free. Appoint someone as the DJ for the evening and have a little music!

Be sure this year’s Halloween party is remembered well past October 31st by employing your creativity and trying something new. Shop our Halloween gift baskets.