One of the most entertaining events that everyone looks forward to is Halloween. October comes along with chills, excitement, entertainment, and whatnot. Although kids are the most excited ones, planning their costumes and activities, that doesn’t classify Halloween as an all-kids occasion. Adults are equally involved and should enjoy this creepy and scary annual event to the fullest. Hosting a Halloween themed party for your adult buddies may sound like a boring and complicated task to do, but with our quick guide, you will manage to be the host of the year by throwing the coolest Halloween party.
7 Steps to Throwing a Halloween Themed Party
This quick and concise 7-step guide will fill you up with the best insights and ideas, so you can plan and host an awesome Halloween party-themed 2023. So, let’s get right into it:
1. Setting Up A Budget
The first and foremost thing is setting up a budget. Without a proper estimate of the budget, hosting a party would be like shooting an arrow in the air. To get a close estimate of your budget, it is important to make a guest list and know how many people you will be inviting over.
Make a proper list and break down your expenditures for decoration, food, snacks, drinks, lights, music, goodies, and things you will need for fun activities and games. It’s better to divide the tasks and assign one specific duty to each of your best buddies, so you can plan and have a fun Halloween party without breaking the bank.
2. Theme Selection
Your Halloween theme party is, of course, incomplete without a good theme. Having one fixed theme would make it easier to plan out your party décor, costumes, menu, and activities. Some fun theme ideas to consider can be aliens, superheroes, professions, animals, movie-based, Pokemon, etc.
You can also have a Disney-themed Halloween party to hit that nostalgic wave of excitement in your best buddies. You can also discuss and mutually decide on what theme you and your friends would prefer to have for the party. Once finalized, it’s time to prepare the party invitations.
3. Prepare Invites
Whether you want to send out digital invitations or you choose to hand-deliver them to your friends, a well-made and eye-catching invite would definitely set the tone for your upcoming Halloween themed party.
Stick to your decided party theme to design an invite that is equally interesting, unique, and fun to read. Don’t forget to mention the party theme on the card so your friends know which costume to wear for the day.
4. Decide the Menu
The menu is the most vibrant part of any party. Know that your guests will be looking forward to the dining table, so it better be filled with mouth-watering cuisines and desserts. Based on your party theme, get the cookies and frosting customized from your local bakery, or if you’re a creative chef, then do the deed by yourself.
Whatever you choose to do, make sure to present it well and plan the main course, desserts, snacks, and drinks in an organized manner to ensure a smooth flow of activities and dining at your party.
5. Activities and Games
Games and activities are the life of adults’ parties. Never skip Halloween party games, even if you feel like no one will enjoy them. Trust me, arranging good activities and fun games will break the ice and brighten up the party mood. Some of the fun indoor Halloween activities for adults to include in your party would be Charades, Guess Who, Grave Keeper, Screaming Content, Truth or Dare, and My Hero Cards.
Crazy Cards for Grownups
Any adult party is totally tedious without a fun deck from My Hero Cards. Get a suitable card game from Hero Cards depending on the interests of your buddies or the theme of the party. The top trending decks to consider buying are Cards Against Pokemon, Cards Against Potter, Cards Against Winchester Brothers, and Cards Against Friends. The gameplay is very simple, but the game itself is hilarious as hell. Heads up for the dark humor and insane laughter as you open up the box of ultimate laughter. Don’t miss these out on your Halloween themed party.
Truth or Consequences
Another fun deck to pick from My Hero Cards is this one. It’s a reimagined version of Truth or Dare with a mad twist of Consequence Cards that you have to face in case of failure. The prompts are so unique and different that you have never heard of them before. Your Halloween party-themed 2023 would reach heights of chaos and insanity with this game.
6. Movies & Music
No adult would mind some disco, dancing, and jazzing along to spooky music playlists. You better decide the playlists and movies way before the party so everything remains prepared on the go. Watch a horror movie with lights off and snacks on, or turn on the music volume high enough to dance it all away. No matter what you do, make sure to enjoy it with your full heart.
7. Awards & Goodie Bags
Now that the fun, eating, and entertainment of the party are all over, it’s time to bid farewell to the party and peeps. But before that, take out a little give-and-take moment and spread some genuine smiles on your friends’ faces. Prepare some awards and prizes for the winners of games and activities. Also, prepare some goodie bags to give as a thank-you gesture to your guests. You can get tons of ideas about what to add to the goodies that will fall under your budget. Don’t forget to include mini personalized notes, as they leave a profound mark on everyone.
Conclusion
So, this is all from our guide to hosting a Halloween themed party for your adult buddies. These 7 steps and ideas would make it easier for you to decide on a good theme and fun Halloween party games. Ask for all the help you need from your pals, because the best buddies always work together to create something enjoyable and unforgettable. We are sure your 2023 Halloween Party will surely be a hit, and everyone will ask for it every year! Happy Halloween Partying!