Clever Costume Party Themes for Halloween

Make your Halloween party a screaming success with one of these 10 popular party themes.  Add some spooky Halloween decorations and party supplies to make any theme perfect for fright-night fun.

1. Pirate
Unless guests want to walk the plank, they should come to this party with eye-patches, hats, swords, and treasure maps.  Don’t forget party favor treasures.

2. Luau / Beach
Hula the night away with a luau or beach-themed costume party.  Everyone can wear loud Hawaiian Shirts, hula skirts and leis.  Don’t forget to get tropical tableware for snacks and beverages.

3. Election
An election theme is a really clever idea for a costume party!  Guests can dress like political candidates or wear red, white and blue.  Plus, you can organize a game of pin the tail on the donkey – or elephant!

4. Glow
Glow all out with a costume party that’s sure to light up fright night.  Make sure guests are stocked with glow sticks, glow necklaces and other glowing novelties.  You can also add a black light to the room for added effect.  This theme is perfect for nighttime parties.

5. Masquerade
Add more mystery to Halloween with a masquerade costume party.  Decorate the party room in purple, green and gold and make sure everyone has a feather mask and beads.  Hold on to these decorations, because you can use them again for New Year’s Eve or Mardi Gras.

6. Western
Round-up everyone for a Wild West costume party and you’re guaranteed a rootin’ tootin’ good time!  Encourage guests to wear cowboy hats, bandannas, and western shirts.

7. Mad Hatter
Plan a topsy-turvy good time with a mad hatter costume party theme.  Have guests war the most outrageous hat they can find.  You can even give out prizes for the funniest, most original, or scariest hat.

8. Sports
Have guests come dressed as their favorite athlete.  You’ll score extra points with family and friends if you scatter sports novelties on table and prepare sports-themed treat bags too!

9. Animal
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my!  Guests will go wild over an animal-themed costume party.  Provide fun animal masks or hats, and play games to see who’s king of the jungle.

10. Night at the Movies
Invite guest to come to you’re A-list costume party dressed as their favorite movie star.  Set disposable cameras around the room to capture some paparazzi pic’s!

Haunting for even more ways to make your Halloween party a screaming success?  Check out our article, Halloween Party Activities and Games for some wicked fun!