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LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN PARTY IDEAS

Halloween party table with popcorn, chocolate pretzels, orange punch, and a homemade ghost bowling game.

Have you decided to throw a Halloween party, but you haven’t planned much yet? There’s still time! I’ve rounded up ideas for party food, quick decorations, and games to help you pull it together.

Whether you’re inviting the neighbors over or planning a little family fun, pick a few favorites and let the festivities begin!

Are you helping with a school Halloween party? My classroom party roundup has games and crafts for preschool through upper elementary, with options for small groups or the whole class.

MAKE THIS

Start a Thankful Tree

Get ready for November with a family Thankful Tree! Make a paper tree, then add leaves with things you’re grateful for all month. Little ones can draw pictures, too.

Save the leaves when November ends—they’re fun to read again the next year!

Homemade brown paper Thankful Tree with colorful gratitude leaves on a folding display board.

FROM MY KITCHEN

A Spooky Hot Chocolate Bar

If October means chilly evenings where you live, here’s a Halloween treat to warm everyone up!

Hot chocolate mugs with marshmallows and whipped cream beside jars of toppings with spooky Halloween labels.

MY FAVORITE FIND

Bag-Sealing Sliders

These little sliders get plenty of use at my house! I use them to keep bags sealed in the fridge, freezer, and pantry, but one of my favorite places to take them is on a road trip. They’re so handy for closing all those opened bags of car snacks between stops.

With Halloween coming up, they’ll be useful for keeping leftover party snacks sealed, too!

Be sure to check out the GRIPSTIC video on the product page to learn how to use them.

Chip, snack mix, and frozen vegetable bags sealed with sliding bag sealers in a woven kitchen basket.

LIFE MADE EASIER

Set Up Before the Doorbell Rings

Before your guests arrive, gather everything you’ll need for each activity. Keep game pieces and instructions in one basket, gather dessert supplies near the toppings, and set out a trash can where guests can easily find it.

A few minutes of setup can save you from hunting for scissors or spoons while everyone waits—and give you more time to enjoy the party yourself!

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Halloween Party Planning Sheet

A few party ideas can turn into a lot of little things to remember! Keep the food, games, decorations, and shopping list together with this Halloween Party Planning Sheet.

There’s also a checklist for things to do ahead of time and on party day, so you can get those last-minute reminders out of your head and onto paper.

Halloween party planner on a wooden table beside a pumpkin, candy corn, and an orange pencil.

Thanks for being here! I hope these ideas bring a little more lovely to your week.

xo, Heidi ♡

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