Halloween has arrived! Gather up those little and not-so-little goblins and ghosts for a fun-filled Halloween party that will excite all those that attend. Adults and kids can work together to create jack-a-lanterns that can make the âGreat Pumpkinâ proud.
Plan a Halloween Party with a pumpkin-carving theme. Provide your guests with pumpkins and an assortment of decorating materials. Adults and kids can work together to create Halloween masterpieces.
PRIOR TO THE PARTY
⢠Purchase pumpkins for the party guests. Select the perfect pumpkins by carefully looking over each pumpkin. Look for pumpkins that are bruise and blemish free. Make sure pumpkin stems are intact. Pumpkins that are at least 10 inches tall will provide ideal space for votive candle burning.
⢠Go to a craft store to stock up on the pumpkin decorating materials. Fill your cart with magic and permanent markers, tempera paints, disposable paint brushes, glitter glue, plastic carving tools, votive candles and cups, and whatever else catches your eye.
⢠Purchase a bale of hay from your local nursery.
⢠Decide on a kid-friendly menu. Make a shopping list and purchase your items.
PARTY DAY
⢠Spread out your bale of hay and arrange your pumpkins in the hay. Turn your yard into a pumpkin patch.
⢠Set up some tables outside. Cover the tables with newspaper for easy clean up. Place buckets and large serving spoons along the table to collect the pulp. Place decorating supplies on the tables for your guests to choose from.
⢠Have refreshments chilled.
AS THE GUESTS ARRIVE
⢠Have your guests select their pumpkin from the pumpkin patch.
⢠Have adults carve the tops of the pumpkins. Cutting the top at an inward angle will help keep the top from falling inwards.
⢠Let your imaginations run wild and have fun creating the perfect jack-a-lanterns.
BEVERAGES
Serve some warm Apple Cider with cinnamon sticks.
APPETIZERS
Here are few links to some great healthy snacks that everyone will enjoy:
OLD FASHIONED GOODIES:
Wishing you and yours a happy and safe Halloween!