How to Host a Fun Halloween Party for Kids

Halloween used to be about trick or treat and innocent fun. Its not so easy now, or so it would seem. A Halloween party can be a safe and fun alternative. You can start a new tradition the kids will be talking about for years!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cupcakes, treats and other party food
• a fun Halloween movie
• enough candy and fruit for each child to fill a bag
• a prize, could be as simple as a small toy and bag of treats
• Enthusiasm

1. Plan your party at least a week before Halloween so others know when to come. Make cute invitations or grab some from the dollar store. Invite the children to come in costume.

2. Have fun Halloween treats and refreshments. Halloween cupcakes or cookies are good.

3. Show a halloween movie appropriate for the children's age group. Try to choose something current, rather than something everyone has seen.

4. Have a candy hunt! Hide Candy around the house and yard, just like an easter egg hunt. Let the kids keep their candy, but award a special basket with party favors and candy to the child who finds the most!

5. Make a bag or basket of candy, fruit and party favors for each child to take home. Make sure, as with trick or treat, no child goes home empty handed!

Tips & Warnings

• Have Fun!

Resources

• Halloween Safety for Kids

[CandisLynn]

on 10/22/2008 I love tip #4! A candy hunt is definitely something that kids will be excited about. Thanks for the creative tips, 5 stars!