Halloween Party Theme Ideas
Planning a Halloween party? Take it to the next level with a unique theme that will get all your friends excited to throw on a costume.
These Halloween party theme ideas will bring your guests back to their childhoods, inspire them to get crafty with a DIY outfit, and allow them to indulge in some of their favorite horror films. Find your inspiration here!
Murder Mystery
If playing Clue was your idea of fun growing up, then a murder mystery Halloween party theme might be the perfect fit for you. Encourage your guests to dress as Colonel Mustard or Mrs. Peacock to set the mood. If you’re feeling really ambitious, set up a simple murder mystery game that your friends won’t stop talking about for years to come!
Superheroes
The film industry has significantly increased the popularity of superhero movies, so between that and the comic books, this Halloween party theme will likely appeal to most of your guests. You can choose to keep the theme broad or go with something more specific like Gotham Villains. There are a ton of ways you can play around with this one!
Board Games
From Candy Land to Monopoly, we’ve all had our favorite board games as kids. This Halloween party idea will not only bring back some great memories for your friends, but it allows them to get creative and make their own costumes. With a party theme like this, it’s only suitable to have some board games on hand for your guests to play.
Harry Potter
If you hang out with a bunch of Potterheads, then consider a Harry Potter theme for your next Halloween Party. With dozens of lovable characters to choose from, your friends will have a blast dressing up and casting their own spells. If you turn the bar into a potions lesson and teach everyone how to make Butterbeer, your party will definitely be a hit!
Cartoon Characters
Everyone had a favorite cartoon on Nickelodeon or the Disney Channel as a kid, so why not turn it into the perfect Halloween party theme? Then watch as your friends show up in some classic costumes like Mickey Mouse or go retro with a Rugrats throwback. Everyone will love making their costumes and then seeing if people can guess who they are at your party!
The Roaring ‘20s
Think “The Great Gatsby.” It’s classy yet fun, and the Halloween party decoration ideas for this theme are endless. Everyone will love getting dressed up, and the photos will just be amazing. Play some old school jazz and pass out a few feather boas, and soon you’ll be throwing the party of the year.
Slasher Movies
What’s a Halloween party without a few scary costumes in the mix? Slasher films are some of the most well-known movies in the horror industry, so your friends won’t have a problem finding a character that appeals to them most. From killers like Freddy or Jason to their many, many victims, it’ll be the bloodiest Halloween party in history!
Back to the ‘80s
People just love a good ‘80s themed party, and when you mix it with Halloween, you never know what you’re going to get. Your guests might show up dressed in some typical ‘80s workout gear or they might come as Duran Duran. The possibilities are endless!
