Halloween Party Checklist Format

Halloween Party Checklist Format


Prepared by: [Your Name]

1. Theme & Decorations

Task

Completed

Choose a theme: Haunted House

  • Yes

  • No

Select a color scheme: Black, Orange, and Purple

  • Yes

  • No

Decorate the entrance with a spooky welcome sign, hanging cobwebs, and a fog machine

  • Yes

  • No

Set up indoor decorations like: Skeletons, carved pumpkins, and black candles

  • Yes

  • No

Hang-up themed lights: Orange string lights and glowing lanterns

  • Yes

  • No

Prepare a spooky music playlist with: Classic Halloween songs and eerie sound effects

  • Yes

  • No

Place a fog machine near the entrance for an eerie atmosphere

  • Yes

  • No


2. Invitations

Task

Completed

Send out invites: Digital invitations via email and social media

  • Yes

  • No

Include RSVP details: Please RSVP by October 25th to confirm your attendance

  • Yes

  • No

Specify costume requirements: Costumes are mandatory, but feel free to get creative!

  • Yes

  • No

Provide party date, time: Date: October 31st, Time: 7 PM,

  • Yes

  • No


3. Food & Drinks

Task

Completed

Plan the menu: Pumpkin soup, Mummy hot dogs, witch’s brew punch

  • Yes

  • No

Organize Halloween-themed drinks: "Witches' Brew" punch, Bloody Marys

  • Yes

  • No

Set up a snack table with: Monster cupcakes, caramel apples, and candy corn

  • Yes

  • No

Prepare appetizers: Bat-shaped crackers with dip, mini spider sandwiches

  • Yes

  • No

Arrange for a dessert table with: Pumpkin pie, ghost-shaped cookies, candy eyeballs

  • Yes

  • No

Stock up on drinks: Coca-Cola, sparkling water, and Halloween-themed cocktails

  • Yes

  • No


4. Costumes

Task

Completed

Decide if costumes are mandatory: Yes, but keep them spooky or fun

  • Yes

  • No

Set up a costume contest with prizes: Best Costume, Scariest Costume, Funniest Costume

  • Yes

  • No

Plan costume accessories: Face paint, capes, witch hats, and monster masks

  • Yes

  • No


5. Entertainment & Activities

Task

Completed

Set up a haunted house with: Creepy sound effects, blacked-out rooms, and fake spider webs

  • Yes

  • No

Plan games: Bobbing for apples, pin the hat on the witch, and a pumpkin carving contest

  • Yes

  • No

Organize a costume contest with prizes: Gift cards for Best Costume, Scariest Costume, and Funniest Costume

  • Yes

  • No

Set up a photo booth with props: Witch hats, fake mustaches, and ghostly backdrops

  • Yes

  • No

Prepare Halloween trivia: Questions about classic horror movies and Halloween history

  • Yes

  • No


6. Party Supplies

Task

Completed

Ensure enough seating: Cushioned chairs, bean bags, and Halloween-themed cushions

  • Yes

  • No

Stock up on party plates, cups, napkins, and utensils: Orange plates, skull cups, napkins with witches

  • Yes

  • No

Set up a candy station: Candy corn, mini chocolate bars, gummy worms

  • Yes

  • No

Prepare party favors: Mini pumpkin candles, spooky stickers, and Halloween-themed keychains

  • Yes

  • No


7. Safety & Miscellaneous

Task

Completed

Set up sufficient lighting: Dimmed lights, jack-o’-lanterns, and LED candles

  • Yes

  • No

Ensure paths and walkways are clear and safe: Remove tripping hazards and provide good lighting outside

  • Yes

  • No

Have a first aid kit available: Band-aids, antiseptic wipes, and scissors

  • Yes

  • No

Designate a quiet area for guests to relax: A cozy corner with Halloween-themed pillows and blankets

  • Yes

  • No

Arrange for transportation: Taxi service numbers, or rideshare app links for guests who might drink

  • Yes

  • No

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