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15+ Simply Gourd-geous Halloween Parties for Kids

October 13, 2020 by Leslie Leave a Comment

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Hosting Halloween parties for kids and need fun and unique ideas? 

Keep reading to see more than 15 creative Halloween party themes that are perfect for kids of all ages…from toddlers to tweens.

And don’t forget to click through to each party to find easy decorations and printable ideas you can recreate in your own backyard (or garage!)

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It’s so much fun to look through all the different party ideas out there.

Seriously, there are thousands of different recipes, crafty decor ideas, and party games. But sometimes, the best thing you can do is to see how a party looks when it’s all pulled together.

Which is why I’ve gathered 15 fang-tastic Halloween parties that are sure to inspire you. We’ve got parties for toddlers, parties for the classroom, parties for tweens…and all ages in between.

Don’t forget, if you’re looking for more Halloween party inspiration, you might want to take a look at these:

  • 8 Printable Halloween party games (including 40 unique Bingo cards),
  • printable Halloween decorations (signs, banners & more),
  • easy Halloween party foods for kids so they don’t go hungry, and
  • get ideas for a spooktacular Halloween punch with these Halloween mocktails for the whole family

Don’t forget to let me know in the comments section which of these parties is your favorite. I can’t wait to see which one gets the most love!

Do you have a fa-boo-lous Halloween party you’d love to share? (Feel free to let me know about it here)

15+ Gourd-geous Halloween Parties for Kids of All Ages

1

Magical Harry Potter Party Ideas Any Muggle Can Pull Off

Looking for fun but easy DIY Harry Potter party ideas? This Harry Potter themed birthday party was pulled together in just one week...so you know any muggle can pull it off! 

2

Glow Party Ideas: Decorations, Games, Food & More

Host some eerie fun with a Halloween glow in the dark party! Here you can find plenty of epic glow in the dark party inspiration, including everything from invitations, to food, to favors.

3

Harvest Halloween Party for Toddlers (So Adorable!)

Looking for cute Halloween party ideas for kids? This DIY Halloween party for toddlers is filled with simple, family-friendly decorations and food that you can easily recreate.

4

Owl Party ideas

From start to finish, we've got everything you need to plan a hoot-worthy owl party, including easy invitations, DIY party decorations, tasty treats, and fun games and activities.

5

Little Pumpkin Party Ideas

Plan the perfect fall party with these adorable little pumpkin party ideas. From decorations, to food, games, and favors, these are the best pumpkin party ideas out there.

6

Haunted Mansion Halloween Tea Party Ideas

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You'll love the beautiful details in this Haunted Mansion Tea Party. Including easy to recreate decor ideas (those mini gravestones and that spiderweb banner!) and yummy recipes!

7

Hocus Pocus Party Ideas

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Have your own Halloween gathering with the Sanderson Sisters using fun Hocus Pocus party ideas, including zombie cookies and this DIY hocus pocus banner.

8

Dia de Muertos Day of the Dead Party

Photo Credit: www.doodlecraftblog.com

Decorate with vibrant colors and family photographs for a Dia de muertos or Day of the Dead party! This great alternative to traditional Halloween will have you telling stories of those that went before and eating delicious food together.

9

Frankenstein Themed Halloween Dinner Party

Photo Credit: www.saltycanary.com

Color lovers are going to swoon over this Frankenstein themed dinner party. The Frankenstein head centerpiece is my favorite, but there are so many other fantastic touches that are definitely worth seeing.

10

Eat, Sip, and Be Scary Halloween Party Station

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We’re showing you how to create your own spooky “Eat, Sip, and Be Scary” Halloween Party Station for your next haunted bash! Plus, a recipe for spooky Shirley Temples that kids and grownups will both adore!

11

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party

Photo Credit: celebrationsathomeblog.com

Grab a pumpkin and head outside for this family friendly pumpkin carving party. Gather with friends and neighbors with these ideas for snacks and Halloween fun.

12

Halloween Fa-BOO-lous Breakfast Party

Photo Credit: thetarnishedjewelblog.com

What a fun way to show someone how much you appreciate therm. Originally created as an appreciation breakfast for teaching staff, you could easily recreate it as a breakfast or brunch for the kiddos on Halloween morning.

13

Peanuts' Great Pumpkin Halloween Party

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Peanuts® Great Pumpkin is easily one of the most popular not so scary Halloween stories ever. Hop on over to check out all the adorable food, including Charlie Brown Cookies.

14

Simple Halloween Party for Little Kids

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Little kids don't need a lot to make parties fun, and this Halloween birthday party uses easy tricks to add spook factor without going overboard.

15

Halloween Snacks and Party Ideas

Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com

This Boo under Two Halloween party is the perfect party for toddlers and their parents! Super simple decorations and snacks are perfect for the youngest Halloween fans!

16

Halloween Carnival Ideas

Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com

Combine your favorites from fall festivals with Halloween treats in this fun Halloween carnival party!

17

Classroom Halloween Party

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Halloween parties for the kids class don't have to be time consuming or difficult to pull together. With these simple ideas, you'll feel relaxed and everyone will have fun.

18

Nightmare Before Christmas Party 

Photo Credit: www.artsyfartsymama.com

From the invitations to the cupcake toppers, this Nightmare Before Christmas themed party is full of ideas that are spook-tacularly colorful. 

This post was originally published on October 29, 2012. It has been updated for new content.


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Leslie is the passionate party planner in her family. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, she was determined to find a way to continue making amazing parties for her kids that don't leave you exhausted. To do that Leslie combines the experience she learned working for a professional event planner with the reality of a busy family life to create party inspiration that the average mom can reproduce and be proud of.

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