Spooky season is just around the corner, and there's no time like the present to start planning those Halloween get-togethers and parties!…

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My bad habit is leaving things (all the things) until the absolute last minute and then becoming overwhelmed when there is too much on my plate – relatable? haha.  

Planning any holiday gatherings well in advanced is really the way to go here, and not only for the ease of less work in the long run; it also gives plenty of time to make any necessary changes to guest lists or menus and even brainstorm a little longer with ideas. 

Which also brings me to this particular list.  With just a handful of ideas to start us off, I just know "in time" more ideas will come.  So be sure to bookmark and head on back, because we'll be adding to this list as the ideas roll in!
 

– • – Halloween Costume and Theme Party Ideas for Adults and Kids – • –

Halloween Costume Party Ideas for Adults:
• Best "futuristic" costume
• Best Zombie
• Fairy Tale or Nursery Rhyme (scary of course 😉 )
• Famous faces/ghosts of the past
• Favorite killers or villains from movies
• Favorite TV Show Couple
• Hippie Days (Hippie Daze)
• Roaring Twenties
• Witches and Warlocks

Halloween Theme Party Ideas for Adults:
• Escape Room
• Haunted House party
• Murder Mystery / Who-Dun-It Party
• Scary Movie Marathon (Trilogies like The Conjuring, Insidious, Paranormal Activity etc)
 

Halloween Costume Party Ideas for Kids:
• Character from favorite movie
• Circus Performer
• Monster Bash
• Parents Occupation
• "What do you want to be when you grow up"
• Witches and Warlocks
• Zombies
• Zoo Theme

Halloween Theme Party Ideas for Kids:
• Harry Potter
• Haunted Camp Night Sleepover
• Haunted House or Haunted Walk
• Pumpkin Carving or Mini Pumpkin Decorating
• Pumpkin Patch
• Spooky Cookie Decorating
• Spooky Movie Marathon (Casper, Ghost Dad, Scooby Doo Halloween etc)

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Now that you've planned the theme and a few prize ideas for your Halloween party; why not check out some great games to incorporate!  
Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom blog has all the ideas you'll need and more for a fun-filled evening with 25+ Halloween Party Games for Kids – Enjoy!