Food Town These Halloween Party Ideas Are a Real Treat

The fall season has finally returned, friends! And that means the promise of cooler weather, buckets of candy and spooktacular seasonal celebrations. If you’re on the lookout for Halloween party ideas sure to delight the boys and ghouls in your life, you’ve come to the right place.

Your Food Town loves nothing more than getting into the spirit of the season, and we’ve pulled together a few of our favorite Halloween party ideas in one convenient place. From mouthwatering menu items to décor that sets the scene and tips on saving, too, it’s everything you need to know to make your bash a graveyard smash. Let’s get to it!

A Monster of a Menu: Halloween Party Food Ideas
What’s a gathering without great food? The eats are what keep your guests fueled up and ready for any games or activities you have planned — and they’re a great way to get people mixing and mingling. Here are a few of our favorite Halloween party food ideas.

• Candy Corn Cookies: There might be some debate about candy corn’s place on the sweets shelf (personally, we LOVE it!), but our Candy Corn Cookies are as cute as they are tasty. These sugar cookies come together with just a few ingredients, and if you have little ones who like to help in the kitchen, they’re a fun way to let them dig in on some decorating.
• Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwiches: Let’s face it, friends. Fall fun might be in full swing, but in Texas the weather can still get warm! Our Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream Sandwiches are full of autumn flavor, and a simple way to cool down when Mother Nature throws a sunny day your way.
• Sweet & Salty Bacon Caramel Apples: This unique twist on a seasonal fave offers an elevated — and unexpected — flavor profile party guests are sure to love. Not only that, but the recipe’s easy to make! Just be sure to label these treats on the table or consider omitting the peanuts for partygoers with nut allergies.

Don’t have the time or patience for a menu that’s 100% homemade? (No judgment — few people do.) Your Food Town’s Frozen section is a party planner’s best friend! Frozen cocktail franks, meatballs, chicken wings and other snacks are a great addition to any party table, and can be doctored up with your own ingredients, sauces and garnishes. No one has to know you didn’t spend hours slaving away over the stovetop!

Jack-o-lanterns are an easy, effective way to set the scene at a Halloween party.

Set a BOOtiful Backdrop: Halloween Party Decoration Ideas
What sort of mood are you hoping to set for your party? Whether you’re all about the whimsy, you hope to create a truly bone-chilling scene or you’re looking for something elevated and elegant, you should have a basic theme in mind before searching for Halloween party decoration ideas. The good news is, creating the right décor doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are some Halloween party decoration ideas that have a tremendous impact without requiring too much time, money or energy.

• Coordinate Your Paper Products, Cutlery & Tablecloths: You’d be surprised at the difference selecting — and sticking with — a specific color scheme makes when it comes to a tablescape, and the overall party feel. Orange and black are Halloween staples, but chartreuse and purple have also firmly rooted themselves as options in recent years. Mix and match the colors of your cups, napkins and so on to keep things interesting, yet working well together.
• Put the Pumpkins to Work: Pumpkins are an easy décor option all season long! Consider creating the perfect party lighting by placing carved jack-o-lanterns throughout the scene. (Battery-powered tea lights are safer than actual candles!) If you’d like your decorations to have a bit more longevity, decorate them with removable felt, foam or rhinestones, or washable paint you can later rinse off. You can also leave the canvas blank so your pumpkins are all ready to set the stage for your Thanksgiving celebration!
• Set Up a Spooky Photo Station: In this modern-day world of social media, there’s a decent chance your party guests will want to share their spooky ensembles with friends online! Create a photo wall using crepe paper, twinkle lights, pumpkins and other easy décor — then let them snap away! Consider including props such as speech/thought bubble signs they can hold up, or nods to classic monsters or horror films.

In addition to decorations, the right music can help kick your party up a notch. From creepy sound effects to quirky Halloween tunes, you’ll want to have a playlist in place! Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to decorate, prep food and give your party space the once-over for any forgotten details. There’s nothing worse than feeling overwhelmed and underprepared as guests start ringing your doorbell.

Food Town Tip: Depending on your décor, you could make your party prep pull double duty! Día de los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that falls on November 1 and 2, often uses decorated sugar skulls, pumpkins and the like as a means of honoring loved ones who have passed. Consider setting up your own ofrenda/altar with special treats in their memory!

Halloween party ideas are always fully stocked at your Food Town. (Why? Because spooky season’s one of our favorites!) If you want to save even more on party prep, keep an eye out for our in-store yellow coupons, weekly ads and digital deals on Food Town+! And if you’re looking for even more seasonal inspo? Drop by our Pumpkin Fun & Halloween Treats Pinterest board for easy recipes, decorating tips and more! Happy Halloween season from your Food Town! We hope to see you soon!

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