Costumes
Set a dress code in the invitation (scary only, no gore, all-ages friendly, decade-themed) so guests know what to expect. Use our free costume planner to sort household costumes before October. Order anything you are buying online by mid-October — delivery times extend significantly in the final week.
Food
Halloween food is about presentation: mummy hot dogs (wrapped in pastry), devilled eggs with olive 'eyes', pumpkin soup, spider web dips and graveyard brownies. The key is transforming normal food with simple touches rather than buying expensive themed products.
Games and activities
Pumpkin carving (with a proper pumpkin label for each creation), apple bobbing, costume contest scored on our games sheet, a horror film after dark. For kids: a trick-or-treat trail around the house or garden.
Our picks compared
| Pick | Product | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top pick | Halloween decoration set | Venue decoration | Check price → |
| Costumes | Halloween costume set adults | Adult costume | Check price → |
| Pumpkin | Pumpkin carving kit | Carving competition | Check price → |
| Sweets | Halloween sweets variety pack | Sweets supply | Check price → |
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