Soliza Weddings & Events 10/13/23 Soliza Weddings & Events 10/13/23

Spooktacular yet Groovy Fun: Hosting a Memorable Kids Halloween Party

It all begins with an idea.

Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by hosting a thrilling and unforgettable party for kids? With a little planning and creativity, you can create a spooktacular event that will have the little ones eagerly counting down the days.
We recently partnered with our amazing vendors to create such a fun a spooktacular Halloween Soiree! Every bit of detail was curated from the spooky ghostly friends and batty ones as well to the oh so spooky treats that were found all throughout this party. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the essentials of throwing a fantastic kids Halloween party that will leave everyone with hauntingly good memories.

1. Theme and Decorations:

Setting the right atmosphere is crucial for a Halloween party. Choose a theme that suits the age group and preferences of the children. Popular themes include haunted houses, witches and wizards, or our favorite a spooky groovy Halloween party. Decorate your space with cobwebs, spooky lighting, ghostly friends, batty friends and who can’t forget the balloons to create an immersive experience.

We love how this kids table set up came together with our friends tableware from Momo Party. They have the cutest ghostly and checkered plates adorn with orange and pink BOO napkins. We could not get enough of the swirly cups along with the iridescent straws.

2. Costume Parade and Contest:

Encourage all the kids to come dressed in their most creative and spooky costumes. Organize a costume parade where each child gets a chance to showcase their outfit. Consider hosting a costume contest with different categories and award prizes for the scariest, funniest, and most original costumes. This will add excitement and friendly competition to the event.

3. Ghoulish Games and Activities:

Plan a variety of age-appropriate games and activities to keep the little ones entertained throughout the party. Classic games like "Pin the Spider on the Web" or "Ghost Bowling" can be a hit. Better yet, create a fun atmosphere with a bounce house that our friends at Keike Zone brought in so all the “groovy ghouls” can jump in and have some fun!

4. Creepy Cuisine:

No Halloween party is complete without eerie yet delicious food. Our friends at Irresistible Events served up on this iconic “Halloween Boujee Buffet” and created a variety of themed finger foods such as batty macaroni and cheese cups, “monster” poke tacos, “scary” thai salad cups, and “slimy” shrimp ceviche. Make sure to offer specialty drinks such as apple cider or the famous “witches brew” which were both a hit!

We could not shy away from this creepy crawling spider charcuterie display that had every guest creeping in for more. From the “spooky” caprese skewers, “eyeball” meatballs and the spooktacular spread of cheese and crackers throughout this was one amazing board!

5. Trick-or-Treat Desserts

Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in deliciously festive desserts. These creative Halloween desserts will add a touch of magic to your celebration. Create the most groovy dessert setup yet with a Hippie Halloween Cake from Dulcia Mia Bakery and groovy yet spooky Halloween cookies from Sweet and Treats. These adorable ghost shaped Rice Krispy treats from Batter Shatter were perfect for the little ones!