- If you hang out with a witty, humorous group of people, consider throwing a pun party. At a Halloween pun party, everyone must come in a costume that is a play on words. Costumeideazone.com gives several examples of hilarious pun costumes. For the "babysitter" costume, you strap a small doll to your bottom and sit on it. If you would rather be a "buccaneer," hang a dollar bill from each ear like earrings. To make the party more fun, you can give out prizes for funniest pun, most original costume and best overall.
- Selecting a theme for your party-goers' costumes ahead of time is the perfect way to set the right ambiance for a memorable Halloween bash. If you have a ghoulish group of friends, throw a party where everyone dresses up as their favorite horror film villains. Play horror movies in the background, and make grizzly decorations to complete the theme. If most of your friends are couples, host a pairs party, where people come as couples or partners, such as Bonnie and Clyde or Cheech and Chong. Have your guests compete in sack races, relays and other couples games.
- If you have an adventurous group of friends, take a trip together to a spooky destination. All over the country, run-down cemeteries, abandoned army bases, dilapidated mansions and other destinations are purported to be haunted. Visit the chosen location ahead of time to make sure it is safe and to get permission for the party guests to visit from the owner if it is privately owned. Scouting out the area a few days before your party will also allow you to discover good hiding spots from which to jump out at your friends.
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