Ready to throw the ultimate Halloween bash but not sure where to start? You’re in the right place! Our team is here with Halloween inspo to help you create a wickedly fun event. Plus, we have the perfect venue space to match! To help kick off the start of Spooky Season, we have developed a list to jumpstart party planning and help you pull off a spook-tacular celebration this season!
A Theme Is Everything
Fall is the perfect season to throw a bash, and choosing a theme can set the party’s tone while adding a layer of fun for the guests! For a spooky season celebration, your theme could be based off your favorite scary movie, inspired by autumn colors, or a costume party! Selecting a theme can then be used as inspo for decorations, snacks, and activities to bring a cohesive celebration together. Ask your guests to participate in dressing up or to bring a theme-inspired dish to help get others involved and share part of the party-planning prep work.
Try Something New
The best way to make a memory is by trying something new! This could be as easy as creating (or eating) a new dish, sipping your first spooky cocktail, or participating in a fun Halloween activity like pumpkin carving. Selecting a few activities can help put your guests at ease and spice up your event.
Get your party planning started with these fun ideas:
- Halloween Cookie Decorating
- Pumpkin Carving Competition
- Paint Your Own Halloween Wine Glass
- Halloween Music Bingo
- Scary Good Cocktail Contest: Ask guests to bring different cocktail mixes and rate each one based on aesthetic and taste. This can be a great idea for smaller events.
- Halloween Movie Night
- Spooky Season Trivia
- Costume Contest (or for the kids: Costume Party with Face Painting)
- For a more Fall-themed event (not necessarily Halloween specific), invite guests over to create a seasonal blanket and provide cider and an autumn charcuterie board. Candle Making would also fit this theme nicely!
Don’t Forget The Venue
Spice up your celebration with a venue to match your theme. Central Park Place provides convenient options for any theme. The possibilities are endless, with outdoor space, a ballroom, an art gallery, a theater, and smaller rooms available for rent. Imagine a ballroom filled with costumes or setting the autumn scene outdoors with a food truck by our outdoor patio. Central Park Place offers the flexibility to make it happen. Selecting a venue that you love and aligns with your vision will help create memories that last for years!
Interested in having some help when it comes to Halloween menu planning? While we don’t offer in-house catering, we do work with a lot of great, local vendors! Check out our recommended list below:
Recommended Caterers
- Above and Beyond
- Arturo’s
- Beechwood Grill
- Distinctive Catering
- Dr. Rolf’s BBQ
- Edible Art Catering
- Hearthstone Bistro
- La Rotisserie Food Truck
- Lake Effect Kitchen
- Mary Mary Culinary
- Paisley Pig
- Porto Bello
- Quality Catering by August
- Righteous Cuisine
- Ryke’s Bakery
- Tudor Catering
- Winks BBQ
Bonus Tip: Remember, It’s Your Party
The key to a successful party is to enjoy it! Your guests will appreciate you being present with them while you celebrate this season together. The best parties are those filled with your favorite people, focusing on spending time together. We hope you use this spooky season as an excuse to get creative, try a new drink, do a craft, and have fun celebrating the season you are in!
