| As Halloween approaches so do the preparations for | | | | creation. ( |
| all sorts of monster bashes. Here are some great | | | | Don't forget the classic Halloween party games, |
| ideas to make your party a "spooktacular" success | | | | these can be a great way to break the ice and get |
| by combining the Halloween classic games and | | | | your party going. Plan a game of "bobbing for |
| activities with a ghoulishly fun Halloween hunt! | | | | apples", you can use any large metal or plastic pale |
| Set the stage for your party. For younger children | | | | (plastic witches cauldrons make great bobbing |
| keep it "friendly scary" with happy ghosts, | | | | containers) simply fill the container with water add |
| jack-o-lanterns, corn stalks, and scarecrows to | | | | apples and you're ready to go. Remove the stems |
| accompany the classic orange and black | | | | from the apples to make it more challenging. Pin the |
| décor. For older children and adults the sky is | | | | wart on the witch; a Halloween version of pin the tail |
| the limit for as creepy and ghoulish as you wish to be | | | | on the donkey is a simple and fun game for younger |
| with your decorations. Don't forget to set the overall | | | | children. Plan an activity such as carving small |
| mood using some blue light bulbs or other dim lighting, | | | | jack-o-lanterns to send home with the guest, |
| and the perfect music selection of spooky tunes to | | | | although younger children may need more guidance |
| fill the air. | | | | on this project. |
| Plan a Halloween treasure hunt to be the highlight of | | | | No Halloween party could be complete without some |
| your party. Kids love the thrill of a hunt and when the | | | | ghost stories, and this can be a great way to bring |
| clues lead them about all sorts of spooky Halloween | | | | an end to your evening, choose a selection of age |
| characters and creatures the excitement is doubled. | | | | appropriate tales for your guests. For older children |
| Plan out a fun trail of clues that when solved will lead | | | | you can't go wrong with some of the old favorites |
| your guests all about your Halloween decorations | | | | "who stole my little toe", or the story of the creepy |
| including ghosts, witches, spiders and more. The | | | | guy following the young girl flashing his headlights, |
| hunts can be planned for indoors or outdoors. Hide | | | | that turns out to be alerting her of the man hiding in |
| your clues before the party begins, when you're | | | | her backseat. Many great tales are readily available |
| ready to start the hunt simply hand the children the | | | | online. For younger children stick with more friendly |
| first clue and send them off on their hunt for the | | | | monster, Halloween and ghost stories. |
| next clue. Plan a treat either at each clue stop or | | | | The bottom line is if you can bring together the |
| some final treat bags for all the guests at the final | | | | basics of ghost and ghouls, candy and treats, games |
| destination. There are great printable ready-to-play | | | | and activities, and ghostly tales you will surely have a |
| Halloween hunts available online at | | | | "spooktacular" Halloween party. |
| Treasure-Adventure if you need help with your clue | | | | |