Import Costumes

Everyone loves a Halloween party. It’s even more fun if there is a theme. Here are ten party themes to consider

1. Television shows. Either have a generic television show theme or make it decade or genre specific, such as ’80s television shows or sit-coms. Have trivia contests about shows that fit the category. Or, use movies, such as Harry Potter, Star Wars or super heroes.

2. The circus. This is a great idea for kids. Have them dress as favorite circus performers. Lead a grand march around the party space.

3. Famous pairs. Have couples dress as famous teams: anything from Napoleon and Josephine to Gomez and Morticia Addams to bacon and eggs. Have each member of the pair enter separately and conduct a match-up game.

4. Sports. Guests can attend dressed for their favorite sport, from hunting to football to gymnastics. Have video game versions of favorite sports on hand.

5. Opposites. An alternative to the famous pair’s game above. Have couples dress as opposites, for example, devil and angel, a healthy fruit and a cupcake, a police officer and a convict. Again, play a match-up game.

6. Murder mystery. Turn the costume party into a full-blown murder mystery event. There are many pre-packaged games set. Simply ask all attendees to dress to fit the era: ’30s gangster, Victorian, Western.

7. Ethnic. This is a great idea for school groups. Have students dress in their ethnic background. Ask them to bring a food or a music CD from their culture.

8. Monsters only. Many people like Halloween specifically for the scare factor. Ask that all invitees dress as ghosts, goblins, witches or other scary creatures. Set up a haunted house or a haunted room

9. Renaissance. Renaissance festivals are always popular. Many people would appreciate being able to wear their medieval garb more than once a year. Renaissance garb is great because it can be as romantic or as gothic as the wearer prefers.

10. Favorite food. Attendees can be grapes, French fries, milk shakes, even pizza. Make a game of creating “meal” groups.

These are just a few Halloween party themes to try. Try one and have a great time.