Halloween Party Decorations
A Halloween party offers a logical option for a child's birthday that falls near the holiday. The theme naturally steers the party to the idea of Halloween decorations, costume parties and fall-themed activities. Add special touches that keep the birthday child at the center of attention, rather than letting him get lost amidst the Halloween aspect of the birthday party. Does this Spark an idea?
Invitations
Create customized Halloween invitations for the birthday party. Take a picture of the birthday child in his favorite Halloween costume. Make copies of the photograph, using either photo paper or card stock. Use decorative Halloween paper to make a festive paper frame for the picture. Attach the party details to the back of the invitation, including a request for the guests to wear Halloween costumes if a costume party is part of the plan.
Decorations
Choose Halloween-themed decorations that are appropriate for the age group. Reserve scary Halloween decorations for parties that include older children. Incorporate pumpkins, scarecrows, hay bales and corn into the decorating scheme for a less frightening tone. Make friendly ghost decorations by gluing a piece of white fabric over a balloon and using paint to add eyes. Add props from Halloween costumes to decorate the tables, such as a witch's hat, a clown's nose or a magician's wand.
Food
Add Halloween touches to the birthday party food. Use Halloween-shaped cookie cutters to dress up sandwiches, pizzas or cheese slices. Use olives, which resemble eyes, as garnishes. Serve the food from Halloween-themed bowls, adding Halloween decorations to the food table.
Serve cupcakes with Halloween decorations or sugar cookies for dessert that are cut with Halloween cookie cutters. Decorate the cookies and cupcakes before the party, or let the guests decorate their own desserts. This dessert doubles as a party activity, and it saves you time on the party preparation.
Activities
Ask guests to arrive at the party in a Halloween costume, emphasizing creativity. Host a Halloween costume parade during the party, with the birthday child being the star of the show. Set up a walkway or stage area for the kids and assign an adult to provide descriptions as each child walks across the stage. Award prizes for the most creative costume, scariest costume and other categories.
Provide pumpkins and gourds for the guests. Allow the guest to use paint to decorate their pumpkins. Hold a contest for the most creative pumpkin design. Allow older guests to carve their pumpkins, if desired.
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