10 Ways To Throw A Spooky Halloween Party

Halloween is creeping closer each day, which means costumes, candy and everything spooky is dancing in the eerie fall air. Looking to throw a chilling bash to celebrate the season? We've pulled together a guide to throwing the classiest Halloween party of the season.

Whether it be a boo-zy adult soiree, a trick-or-treat afterparty or a festive Halloween gathering to show off your fun costumes, these spooky recipes and ideas will entertain guests and boost Halloween spirit. So get ready because ghosts, ghouls and goblins will be dying for an invite to your spook-tacular Halloween event. Read on and remember to eat, drink and be scary!

Haunted Tablescape

This creepy-yet-elegant tablescape is perfect for your upcoming Halloween affair. Dark table settings, fake spiders, vibrant autumnal florals and polished black pumpkins are sure to set a moody vibe for your dinner guests.

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Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

Pumpkin-inspired deviled eggs are a healthy treat that you can serve to all your little devils this Halloween. Thai spices naturally tint the pumpkin orange while adding a tangy flavor, creating a festive appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

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Puking Pumpkin Guacamole

Halloween is about the only time of year that you can serve your guests repulsive or terrifying-looking foods and have it be considered acceptable. However, it still has to taste good! This pumpkin blowing chunks of guacamole will give your guests a good cackle and satisfy their appetite regardless of the gross humor. Check out some more disgusting recipes that are surprisingly delicious.

Witches' Popcorn Bar

Fill up cauldrons with all your favorite popcorn flavors and create a popcorn bar fit for a witch. These snacks are perfect for entertaining and will give your party a Hocus Pocus vibe without too much toil and trouble!

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Halloween Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Sorry chocolate-covered vampires, you're the only ones getting bitten into this Halloween! Get creative with your strawberries and dip the sweet, juicy fruit into all kinds of rich chocolate flavors to create your favorite Halloween characters like Frankenstein, mummies and jack-o'-lanterns.

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On-Theme Cookies

Who needs candy when you can have these decadent dark chocolate chip cookies instead? The midnight-black treats adorned with orange and dark chocolate chips will match your traditional black-and-orange color scheme and is sure to be the hit of the Halloween bash.

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Dark and Stormy Halloween Punch

Pick your poison this Halloween and set up a stocked creepy cocktail bar with festive glasses and skulls galore. Boo-zy punch consisting of cherries, rum and ginger beer will satisfy all your taste buds, combining sweet, spicy and sour in one dangerous sip.

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Poison Candied Apples

These magical apples aren't actually poisonous but they sure do look sinister. The glossy candied fruit puts an evil and forbidden twist on traditional apples and can also act as a spooky centerpiece.

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Fun Halloween Games

Plan some fun and festive Halloween games to keep guests entertained, like this donut on a string game where the idea is to eat the entire donut without using your hands. You can even get some prizes for the winners to really get the competition going. Check out more Halloween games that are great for your celebration.

Skull Logs

Ending the night telling unnerving ghost stories around the campfire is a great way to give your friends goosebumps. But to make things even creepier, try setting a pile of skulls aflame. Don't worry -- they are fireproof! Plus, they'll create a spooky ambiance, perfect for a crisp October night.

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