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Make it a Murder Mystery Party

My Mystery Party Murder Mystery Party Kit

If you wanna make your party an interactive one, then a murder mystery is the way to go. This kit will give you everything you need to pull it off, including bios for all the players, clues to solve the mystery, and tips on how you should dress in character.

Illuminate the Party

Pottery Barn Harry Potter Floating Candle String Lights

Set some major vibes with these floating candle string lights inspired by the same ones found in the Great Hall from Harry Potter. These charmed luminaries add a bewitched look to your party and can be paired with a remote control to set the mood.

Spin the Wheel for Your Haunted Fate

Oriental Trading Halloween Haunted Fate Prize Wheel

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Before your guests enter, make them spin the wheel to learn their haunted fate. Prompts range from "No treats coming your way" to "Good news on the way." Let's just hope for the latter.

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Hang Witch Hats Everywhere

Gejoy Hanging Witch Hats

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Turn your home into Hogwarts (aka the Halloween party destination of everyone's dreams) by hanging witch hats from the ceiling. It's the perfect way to decorate your home while also living out your Hermione Granger fantasies.

Dress Up Your Bar Cart

DesignsbyAmyShop Printable Halloween Wine Labels

Give your wine bottles a spooky upgrade in legit no time at all with these fun printable Halloween labels.

Cheers to a Wicked Good Night

West Elm Counter Couture Snake Can Glass

These can glasses are the icing on the cake when your guests step foot into the party. Whether they're filling it with their favorite brew or just grabbing a soda, it's all in the details when it comes to throwing a fab Halloween bash.

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Hang Some Eerie Photos

BBTO Gothic Mansion Portraits

Haunted mansion vibes = activated with the help of some vintage portraits. These 3D photos actually appear to change as you pass 'em, which will *really* freak some folks out.

Play Spooky Games...If You Dare

Uncommon Goods Dangerous Games to Play In The Dark

This book is packed with fun games asking players to complete a series of spooky challenges based on urban legends. Play if you dare!

Stir Up Some Cauldron Cocktails

4E's Novelty Black Cauldron

As Shakespeare once said, "Double double toil and trouble/Fire burn and cauldron bubble." Little known fact: He was actually talking about how you should serve up your cocktails at Halloween parties. (For legal reasons this is a joke.) But really, grab some booze and mix up your favorite drink in a cauldron just like this one for all the witchy vibes.

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Give Your Guests the Chills

Antenda 3D Skull Ice Cube Mold

Perfect for your cocktails, these ultra-slow melting ice skulls will make a bone-chilling addition to your home bar.

Hand Out Halloween Koozies

LottieDottieCustoms Halloween Drink Coolers

Keep your cans bone-chillingly cold and your hands warm with these Halloween-themed koozies. They help to maintain the Halloween-y vibes and are a good way for guests to keep track of their drinks.

Fire Up the Dark Vibes

Zara Spiral Candles

If you're going for minimal decorations but still wanna keep things moody, put out a bunch of these dark, spiral candlesticks. It's the surest way to achieve the Addams Family aesthetic in an instant.

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Set the Spooky Vibes

West Elm Skull Taper Holder

Your candle sticks are gonna need a holder, right? Might as well double down with the festive decorations and opt for a skull to hold onto your burning candles.

Play Would You Rather: After Dark Edition

Pick Your Poison Card Game: After Dark Edition

It's the "would you rather" board game you've really been waiting for. You know how it goes—pick two spine-chilling scenarios and have fun picking your poison.

Wrap Your Home in Caution Tape

Dohance Halloween Fright Tape

Festive caution tape isn't usually a go-to for most parties, but when it comes to Halloween, it's the perfect addition for walls, doors, or other surfaces. It's also perf for blocking off those rooms you don't want guests to go into—but, like, in a fun and on-theme way.

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Give Your Guests the Best IG Backdrop

Lofaris Spider Web Photography Backdrop

Sorry to break it to you, but there was no party if no pictures were taken. No worries, though, just tape this giant spider web poster to your living room wall to provide the perfect backdrop for everyone’s 'grams.

Serve Drinks From a Skull

Pottery Barn Figural Skull Party Bucket

Made with water-tight terracotta clay, this skull party bucket will show that you're really into the spooky spirit.

Play a Game of Ring Toss

Poptrend Inflatable Witch Hat Ring Toss Game

Ring toss is pretty self-explanatory. It seems like a nice, innocent game, but once you add the spirit of competition and some Halloween-themed boozy drinks...well, there's no telling where the night will lead.

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Light Up the Night

Glow Mind Ultra Bright Glow Sticks

If you want for things to get real spooky, trade in those lamps and annoying overhead lights for ~ambient lighting~ and glow sticks. Hand them out to your guests as they arrive and watch your favorite ghouls and witches light up the night.

Make Your Guests Face Their Fears

Pressman Your Worst Nightmare

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Everyone has a worse fear. For some, it may be spiders, and for others, it may be getting kicked off their parents' health insurance. When four fear cards are placed face up, you'll secretly rank them on your scare card (and guess how your fellow players will rank them as well).

Mariah Schlossmann is the editorial business assistant at Cosmoplitan and is obsessed with all things food, lifestyle, and entertainment. When she's not throwing pizza parties in the office, you can find her trying to spot celebs around NYC or waiting in line for the newest food trend.

Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.

Hannah Chubb is the lifestyle editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things home, travel, food, health, career, and more. She spends pretty much every hour of every day curating the internet for the best new products, trends, and travel destinations. You can typically find her looking for houses she can’t afford on Zillow or Airbnb, planning her next meal before she gets to the restaurant, or taking all of the Justin Bieber classes over and over and over again on Peloton. Follow her on Instagram.

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