Unforgettable Kids Halloween Birthday Party Ideas
Hey girl, I am so glad you stopped by to chat about these incredible kids Halloween birthday party ideas.
Planning any party can be overwhelming, even more so when it is a kids Halloween birthday party, but don’t worry, you have come to the right place.
As a mom of four, I have planned numerous successful birthday parties and Halloween parties, and I'm here to help you!
And girl, I can assure you that these parties were no small task. Between immediate family (about 40) and friends, any party we throw is big.
After we go through all the kids Halloween birthday party essentials like Halloween birthday decorations, Halloween Birthday Party Food Ideas, and Halloween Birthday Party Games, you will be more than ready to throw an incredible and memorable party!
Go put your party pants on and let’s get into how you can use these kids Halloween birthday party ideas to make this birthday the most epic one yet.
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Best Kids Halloween Birthday Party Ideas
Halloween Birthday Party Invitations
If I were you, I would skip printing invitations at home and just buy some. You will save time and money, my friend!
Plan to send them out 3 to 4 weeks before your party date. Everyone seems to have full calendars these days.
What would a kid's Halloween birthday party be without Halloween costumes? Make sure to ask your guests on the invite to wear their costumes!
Halloween Birthday Party Food Ideas
After setting the party date, the next thing I start to think about is what food to serve. Every party needs lots of yummy food!
I am used to feeding a crowd, as I mentioned before. Here are some simple options that will please everyone.
Main Food Ideas
Pizza
Taco Bar
Hot Dogs and Burgers
Sandwiches
Snacks
Halloween Trail Mix
Chips and Crackers
Fruit and Fruit Cups
Vegetables
If adults are also attending this birthday party, then check out these easy to whip up appetizers. Your guests will love them!
Desserts
Pumpkin Bars
Halloween Cupcakes
Halloween Candy
Drinks
Bottled Water (I always go with the small ones)
Juice Boxes
Gatorade (I go with the small ones here, too, and the sugar free kind)
Apple Cider
The Best Halloween Cookies
Ooo girl, I have the best sugar cutout cookie recipe for you that you will ever have in your life.
I never liked sugar cookies until I tried these – so delicious and worth the effort! We make these for so many holidays and special occasions throughout the year.
The Best Sugar Cutout Cookie Recipe
Sugar Cookie Recipe
2 Cups Butter
1 Package Cream Cheese, softened
2 Cups White Sugar
2 Egg Yolks
1 tsp Vanilla
4 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour (I go with 5 cups of flour right from the start and then I don’t have to add so much after it is chilled)
Butter Cream Frosting
3 ½ Cups Powdered Sugar, divided
4 TBLS Butter, softened
½ tsp Vanilla
3-4 TBLS Milk
Festive Sprinkles
Directions
Cream Butter and Cream Cheese until light and fluffy. Add Sugar, Egg Yolk, and Vanilla. Mix Well. Gradually add Flour and mix.
Cover and chill for 2 hours (or overnight).
Roll out to ¼ inch thickness using a half-and-half mix of flower and powdered sugar to coat your work surface.
Cut into shapes.
Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F. Cool on the pan for about 2 minutes and then move to a cooking rack.
Frosting
After the cookies have cooled completely, whip up the frosting with a hand or stand mixer and get decorating.
You can also let the kids decorate their own cookies as an activity.
Halloween Birthday Party Supplies
Don’t forget these essential party supplies.
I did that once and what a scramble that was. Thankfully, someone offered to run to the store for me.
Photo Booth
When it comes time to set up your party, I hope the first thing you will set up is a photo booth area. You can’t miss this opportunity to take pictures of everyone in their costumes.
A few years ago we made these Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin cutouts and all our guests were nuts over them.
If you aren’t feeling that crafty, these foil curtains, balloons, and Halloween lights will do the trick.
Halloween Birthday Party Decorations
Let’s move on to the rest of the Halloween decorations, shall we?
You can keep it simple and budget-friendly with these decorations.
But if you want to take it up a notch (but still be budget-friendly), then you have to rock some of these Halloween decorations too.
Halloween Activities
You are going to want to have some Halloween activities set up for the kids and a few in your pocket, you know – just in case you need a few more.
At parties we have hosted, there have been kids with long attention spans and then some with about a 1-second attention span.
Keeping them moving will keep them out of trouble!
Decorate a Treat Bag
To keep kids busy at arrival time, have them decorate a treat bag.
Set out treat bags, Halloween stickers, and Crayola washable markers and let them go to town.
Bounce House
I cannot recommend having a bounce house enough. The kids will be in it for most of your party!
You can buy one like this, or rent one like we usually do!
This is well worth the money!
Face Painting
If you have another adult helping and willing to paint faces, I would include this as an activity!
Kids line up to get their faces painted.
I have used this face paint multiple times and it is amazing.
It washes off with soap and water, except the red. Use a little makeup remover for that and it comes right off.
Halloween Tattoos
These Halloween temporary tattoos are so much fun for kids. The best part, they glow in the dark.
Ask a parent or friend to help put these on the kiddos.
Decorate Pumpkins
Come on now, what would Halloween be without some pumpkin decorating?
Grab some small to medium pumpkins from your favorite local farmer.
For a party like this (and so you don’t have to sit and finish everyone’s pumpkins), I highly recommend decorating the pumpkins with stickers.
These stick on, and don't slide off after being left outside either.
You can also have the kids paint the pumpkins. I have used these paint pens and they are amazing.
The best part is the paint does not take long to dry.
Pinata
Kids love piñatas. It will keep your kiddos busy for a while.
If you have over 10 kids, you may want to get 2 of them!
Cup Punch
We just did this cup punch game at a party and it was such a hit.
If you feel like you have the time, you can easily make one with a cardboard box or 2, tissue paper, and treats to fill the cups.
It is time-consuming to make your own though and you may want to spend that time making those delicious cookies I was talking about earlier.
If that is the case, then you can buy a premade cup punch game.
Scavenger Hunt
Do you go crazy about putting up decorations, like I do? Then, a scavenger hunt is a perfect activity for the kids to do.
You can learn how to easily put a Halloween scavenger hunt together right here.
Halloween Games
Do you feel like you need a few more options to keep your kids entertained? Check out these fun Halloween party games.
These mostly work for kids 10 and under but my daughter and her friends always join in and they are 12 and 13.
Halloween Bingo
The kids will love playing Halloween bingo, especially if there are prizes. These Halloween themed bingo cards are great.
How to End Your Party
A great way to end your party is with a kid-friendly movie.
My ultimate favorite is It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown 😊.
If you have the space, and it isn’t that cold outside, take the movie outdoors or even in a garage with this movie projector.
We have done this so many times with our neighborhood parties and the kids love it!
What is your favorite part about celebrating Halloween? Let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.
