Halloween is a spooky celebration that is all about having a good time. It may be something that is geared toward children, but just because your trick or treating days are over does not mean that you cannot be a part of this haunting holiday!

For Halloween this year throw a party for adults only and enjoy some scary fun with your family members, friends and neighbors. For starters, decide whether it is going to be a costume party or a come as you are party. Or you might want to leave it open ended for partygoers. You might want to choose a particular theme for the party and plan everything around that theme including decorations, food, and games.

Halloween falls on a Saturday night this year, so you may want to throw the party on that night or else have it on Friday or the weekend before. Many people opt to throw a Halloween party the weekend before so it will not interfere with their children’s activities. Make sure that you send out invitations weeks in advance. Create your own invitations on your computer and use Halloween graphics that are ready-to-use, or else buy invitations from a party supply store that match the napkins and plates that you plan to use. Include an RSVP card with the invitation so you will know how many guests to expect.

Choose decorations that are spooky. Replace your regular white light bulbs with red, green or black lights for an eerie glow. Don’t forget orange and black streamers and a jack o’lantern. If you are concerned about lighting candles in your carved pumpkins, then use battery powered candles instead. Decorate the party area with as few or as many pumpkins (and other decorations) as you like. You can get as scary or as ghoulish as your mood dictates!

Buy a CD of scary sounds to turn your home into a haunted house. Another suggestion is to cover your furniture with white sheets to give your home an abandoned look. Can you feel the chills going up your spine already?!

As far as Halloween food is concerned, finger foods are best. Serve small sandwiches and cookies shaped liked witches or pumpkins. Add some food coloring for a little Halloween cheer. Toasted pumpkin seeds are a healthy Halloween snack food for a party.

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