Halloween Party Checklist Format
Prepared by: [Your Name]
1. Theme & Decorations
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Choose a theme: Haunted House | |
Select a color scheme: Black, Orange, and Purple | |
Decorate the entrance with a spooky welcome sign, hanging cobwebs, and a fog machine | |
Set up indoor decorations like: Skeletons, carved pumpkins, and black candles | |
Hang-up themed lights: Orange string lights and glowing lanterns | |
Prepare a spooky music playlist with: Classic Halloween songs and eerie sound effects | |
Place a fog machine near the entrance for an eerie atmosphere | |
2. Invitations
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Send out invites: Digital invitations via email and social media | |
Include RSVP details: Please RSVP by October 25th to confirm your attendance | |
Specify costume requirements: Costumes are mandatory, but feel free to get creative! | |
Provide party date, time: Date: October 31st, Time: 7 PM, | |
3. Food & Drinks
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Plan the menu: Pumpkin soup, Mummy hot dogs, witch’s brew punch | |
Organize Halloween-themed drinks: "Witches' Brew" punch, Bloody Marys | |
Set up a snack table with: Monster cupcakes, caramel apples, and candy corn | |
Prepare appetizers: Bat-shaped crackers with dip, mini spider sandwiches | |
Arrange for a dessert table with: Pumpkin pie, ghost-shaped cookies, candy eyeballs | |
Stock up on drinks: Coca-Cola, sparkling water, and Halloween-themed cocktails | |
4. Costumes
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Decide if costumes are mandatory: Yes, but keep them spooky or fun | |
Set up a costume contest with prizes: Best Costume, Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume | |
Plan costume accessories: Face paint, capes, witch hats, and monster masks | |
5. Entertainment & Activities
Task | Completed |
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Set up a haunted house with: Creepy sound effects, blacked-out rooms, and fake spider webs | |
Plan games: Bobbing for apples, pin the hat on the witch, and a pumpkin carving contest | |
Organize a costume contest with prizes: Gift cards for Best Costume, Scariest Costume, and Funniest Costume | |
Set up a photo booth with props: Witch hats, fake mustaches, and ghostly backdrops | |
Prepare Halloween trivia: Questions about classic horror movies and Halloween history | |
6. Party Supplies
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Ensure enough seating: Cushioned chairs, bean bags, and Halloween-themed cushions | |
Stock up on party plates, cups, napkins, and utensils: Orange plates, skull cups, napkins with witches | |
Set up a candy station: Candy corn, mini chocolate bars, gummy worms | |
Prepare party favors: Mini pumpkin candles, spooky stickers, and Halloween-themed keychains | |
7. Safety & Miscellaneous
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Set up sufficient lighting: Dimmed lights, jack-o’-lanterns, and LED candles | |
Ensure paths and walkways are clear and safe: Remove tripping hazards and provide good lighting outside | |
Have a first aid kit available: Band-aids, antiseptic wipes, and scissors | |
Designate a quiet area for guests to relax: A cozy corner with Halloween-themed pillows and blankets | |
Arrange for transportation: Taxi service numbers, or rideshare app links for guests who might drink | |
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