These Halloween Party Theme Ideas Are Wickedly Good

Every awesome fall bash starts with a great theme and Halloween is no exception! To help you plan a legendary Halloween party for adults or kids, we've rounded up 40 fun—and sometimes scary—ideas that are sure to please even the most finicky teen, virtually or otherwise. You can choose to embrace the sweet (candy making, we're looking at you!), sticky (pumpkin carving contest, anyone?) or spooky (two words: ghost stories) sides of Halloween. Or, you can plan a low-key night centered on festive Halloween games. Either way, we've got you covered with everything you'll need—good Halloween party names (hello, Nightmare On Your Street!), super easy fall desserts, creative DIY decorations (do not miss the paint splattered pumpkins), tasty autumnal cocktails (think: vampire shooters), a killer playlist, and even the best movies to stream—for a fun party, whether you're hosting a classy black-and-white bash, a work-friendly dinner gathering, an adults-only costume contest, a murder mystery over Zoom, or something in between. Happy haunting!