Boo La La! How to Throw the Perfect Halloween Party for Kids

Halloween is a magical time for kids — and, let’s be honest, for moms, too. From costumes and candy to tricks and treats, we’re here to help you throw the ultimate #spookyszn bash.

Here’s how to create a party that will leave everyone grinning like a jack-o'-lantern!

Set the Mood

Get people excited, and make sure they can fit it into their busy schedules, with fun and festive invitations. You can create physical invites—perhaps shaped like pumpkins, ghosts, or bats—or a digital e-vite to set the theme.

Your invites at-a-glance — here’s what to include:

• Date
• Time - be sure to specify if there’s an end time if it’s important to not have lingering guests
• Location
• Costume guidelines
• Allergy considerations both for your guests and if you have any at home!

Pro Tip: If you want to go all out, send a little treat with the invite, like these super cute Missing Body Parts, Spooky Spiders, or Witches Brew Candy Clubs options. This not only excites the kids but sets the theme for the party, so you don’t have to!

Create a Spooky Atmosphere

Halloween offers endless possibilities to deck out your space. For kids, you may want to emphasize the fun over the frightful. Whimsical and colorful Halloween decor that’s more about the “boo!” and less about the “aghh!”

Easy-to-assemble and adorable decoration ideas that are sure to delight:

• Go colorful with our acrylic decor options
• Try pretty in pink with our Checked Table Runner, Spooky Sweets Reusable Tray, Pink Pumpkin Plates and Hey Boo Banner
• Add a little spookiness with our Spellbound Party Kit

Costume Contest Fun

No Halloween party is complete without a costume contest! Let guests of all ages show off their creativity. Create different categories and age groups to make sure everyone gets a chance to shine.

Here are a few ideas to get you started: Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume, Most Creative Costume, and Most Magical Costume. Level up your costume game with our Meri Meri Superhero Costumes, Mermaid Wrap, and Shark. 

Keep the prizes Halloween-themed—like pumpkin-shaped trophies or our little trick or treat bags filled with candy, stickers, and other small surprises.

Finish itoff with a costume parade where the kids show off their outfits to spooky music.

Spooky Snacks

Food is always a big part of any party, and for a kids' Halloween party, the more themed, the better! Have fun creating spooky snacks that are as tasty as they are Instagram-worthy.

Fun food ideas that may help balance the sugar with a bit of protein:

• Mummy Hot Dogs: Wrap mini hot dogs in crescent roll dough and bake. Add tiny dots of mustard or ketchup for eyes.
• Ghost Pretzels: Dip pretzel rods into white chocolate, then use black icing to add little ghost faces.
• Witch’s Brew Punch: Serve punch in a black cauldron.

Don't forget the partyware! We have plenty of mix-and-match plates, cups, and napkins. 

Ghoulish Games and Activities

The key to keeping kids entertained is to have a variety of games and activities that are fun, festive, and engage all of the senses.

Games and activities to delight the senses - and prevent sugar crashes:

• Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe: Move the festivities outside to play this oversized version of tic-tac-toe that uses orange and white petite pumpkins in the place of x's and o's. To create at home, use decorative duct tape to create a grid on a flat area, like a driveway or patio, then place pumpkins in a basket or stack them up beside the game board.
• Pin the Hat on the Witch: A twist on “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” where kids take turns trying to place a paper hat on a large cut-out witch while blindfolded.
• Mummy Race: Don’t just walk like an Egyptian—run like a mummy. To hold a mummy race, wrap your guests’ legs in white tissue or toilet paper. Then, have them race toward a finish line without ripping their tissue paper. Whether or not your little mummies make it to the end intact, they’re bound to have an unforgettable experience with this Halloween party game.
• Pumpkin Decorating: Kids love getting hands-on, and pumpkin decorating or carving is always a hit. Set up a station with mini pumpkins and safe, easy-to-use decorating supplies like markers, stickers, and paint.

Be sure to pick up the Halloween Coloring Placemats for added fun and easy clean up!

Safety First

It’s always smart to to make safety a priority, particularly at kids’ parties. Be sure to have adult supervision, especially for the games and crafts! Ensure the space you’re throwing the party is kid friendly and child proofed. When serving food it is always a good idea to consider allergy friendly foods for anyone who has dietary restrictions. 

Get Your Spook On!

With these ideas, your Halloween party will be a frightfully fun event that kids will remember long after the night ends. At Confetti Betti, we love to help bring a party to life with customized decorations, party supplies, and planning tips to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. So, gather your little goblins and ghouls—it’s time for some Halloween fun!