How to Throw the Best Child Halloween Party
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Halloween originated with the Celtic Irish. October 31st was the Celtic new year and the night where the recently deceased could re-enter the bodies of the living for a chance at an afterlife. Subsequently, the living would dress up like ghouls to try and scare the spirits away. Today, children and adults alike still look forward to the Halloween celebration. Halloween parties are extremely popular among children and can even be an alternative to trick-or-treating. Here are a few tips on creating an excellent Halloween party for kids.
It’s great for both adults and children to be involved in party planning. Designate duties among both parties for planning, decorating, and cooking. Children love to be involved, so letting them help bake, pick out decorations, and pass out invitations adds to the fun and helps with organization.
Picking a theme is often helpful, but not always necessary. A popular scary/sci-fi movie is often a good choice to base a Halloween party on, but don’t limit costume ideas, as many children have colorful imaginations and different ideas on what they want to be.
Next, make or buy invitations. If you have a computer, there are many software programs that have Halloween clip-art which make it very easy to create a one-of-a-kind invitation. It’s also great to involve the kids in making invitations. Get out the glue, markers, and construction paper and let their creative sides go wild. If you don’t mind spending more, Halloween invitations are also available at most party stores.
Food at a children’s Halloween party is very important, especially if it’s an alternative to trick-or-treating. Provide lots of candy, as many look forward to this holiday solely for this reason. Make treat bags for the little ones to take home afterwards. There are many recipes that involve simple treats such as cupcakes or chips and dip, and taking them to a ghoulish level by adding scary food coloring or plastic spiders.
A Halloween party should not be hard to plan, as the possibilities are essentially endless, but children tire easily, so make sure to have several activities or games set up. Bobbing for apples is an old favorite. Costume contests are also fun, but make sure to have prizes for everyone! Pumpkin carving or painting is another creative option. If you buy the small pumpkins, they make great personalized party favors!
Turn on some eerie Halloween music, turn the lights down, and get ready to party! Keeping an open mind and safety first is imperative with children, so just have fun!
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