25 Beetlejuice Halloween Party Ideas For A Strange And Spooky Night

Beetlejuice is not exactly known for being subtle.

So why would the party be?

Black and white stripes can go everywhere, the drinks can look radioactive and weird things are absolutely allowed to crawl across the dinner table.

This is also one of those Halloween themes where things don't have to match perfectly.

A little strange is kind of the whole point.

If your party looks like Halloween and the afterlife accidentally collided, I think you're doing fine.

Beetlejuice Halloween Party Ideas

Say the name if you dare.

1. Black and White Striped Table Runner Wow

@maisonmood

You can't really have a Beetlejuice table without bringing those black and white stripes somewhere.

A runner is probably the easiest place to start because everything else can be built around it.

2. Beetlejuice Sandworm Centerpiece That Stuns

@cumbercolby

A huge sandworm going across the table is ridiculous.

Exactly why I want it.

Keep the rest of the centerpiece simple and let this strange thing steal all the attention.

3. Say It Three Times Cocktail Bar Setup

@evenstarlaurelin

Black and white stripes behind glowing green cocktails already says everything that needs saying.

4. Neon Green Slime Punch Bowl Goals

@jokari

Why serve normal-looking punch at a Beetlejuice party?

Make it bright green.

Put it inside a dark cauldron or bowl and bring in some spooky fog around the setup.

It should look slightly toxic even when it tastes completely fine. 

5. DIY Shrunken Head Garland for the Win

@thornerose

Shrunken heads strung up as garland definitely isn't cute Halloween decor.

But for Beetlejuice? 

Completely acceptable.

6. Lydia Deetz Inspired All-Black Place Settings

@glowwithgrace

This is where the party gets a little more gothic.

Go with matte black plates first.

Then add deep red roses and tall candles.

I wouldn't even bother adding much white here because the darker look is what makes it feel like Lydia.

Very dramatic dinner guest energy.

7. Ghostly White Balloon Arch Statement Piece

@aysanmis

White and black balloons around the entrance can make your house look like the Netherworld opened a door for the evening.

8. Creepy Tombstone Charcuterie Board Masterpiece

@reddecliffsandra

Charcuterie but make it graveyard.

Use tombstone-shaped crackers around dark olives, meats and spreads.

This would look especially good served on a black slate board.

9. Beetlejuice Candy Corn Cocktail Magic

@tammileetips

Candy corn colors don't immediately scream Beetlejuice, but the layered look is too fun to ignore.

Keep it orange, white and gold and let the rest of the bar bring in the stranger details.

10. Mini Haunted Model House Tablescape Centerpiece

@cocon

A tiny haunted house in the center of the table is already cute in a disturbing way.

Surround it with black and white striped candles.

Keep the lighting low.

Now everybody is eating dinner around a miniature creepy property and that feels very appropriate.

11. Waiting Room Scene Costume Photo Booth

@tokit

The afterlife waiting room has so much photo booth potential.

Give guests numbered tickets and put up a "Now Serving: The Dead" sign.

Then let everyone pose like they have been waiting 200 years for an appointment.

12. Worm-Themed Jello Cups Guests Will Devour

@jeannettedavis

Crushed cookie dirt with bright gummy worms is gross-looking dessert perfection.

13. Dramatic Black Tulle Ceiling Draping Inspo

@smophy_girl

Don't forget the ceiling.

Black tulle hanging overhead can change the entire room without adding twenty small decorations.

String lights underneath make it feel even stranger.

It is part haunted ballroom, part nightmare.

Very Beetlejuice, basically.

14. Green Face Paint Beetlejuice Makeup Station

@анастасия

Set up green face paint, brushes and a mirror and let the transformation happen at the party.

Someone is absolutely leaving much greener than they arrived. 

15. Striped Suit Napkin Fold Trick

@ladefleur

Even napkins can join the theme.

Use black and white striped ones and fold them into a sharper shape that reminds you of the famous suit.

Tiny detail, but it makes the place settings feel much more intentional.

16. Floating Ghost Lanterns Above the Party

@vanroyada

White ghost lanterns floating overhead will do a lot more for the atmosphere than another decoration sitting on the table.

17. Beetlejuice Movie Reel Invitation Suite

@hellerteri

Start being weird before the party even happens.

A retro black and white movie reel invitation fits the theme so much better than a basic Halloween card.

Make it look old.

Make it creepy.

Then let guests wonder what exactly they agreed to attend.

18. Creepy Eyeball Cake Centerpiece Perfection

@santiagonancy

A black cake covered with white eyeballs and green irises is not going to be ignored.

I don't know if I want dessert staring back at me but here we are.

19. Haunted Polaroid Photo Wall Backdrop

@6bc

A wall of black-framed Polaroids feels creepy without being too obvious.

Add ghostly effects to the pictures and it gets even better.

This could also turn into one of the best spots for guests to stop and take photos.

20. Glowing Green Deviled Egg Platter Spook

@maureenosborne

Green deviled eggs are disturbing to look at.

Perfect.

Add tiny black spider details on top.

Serve them on a dark platter.

Then watch everybody hesitate for two seconds before eating them anyway. 

21. Beetlejuice Striped Gift Wrap Favor Bags

@arsyshorty

Black and white striped favor bags tied with ribbon are probably the easiest Beetlejuice detail you can add at the end of the night.

22. Graveyard Dirt Cake Dessert Table Spread

@instructables

Go full graveyard for the dessert table.

Crushed cookie "dirt" makes the base.

Add white mousse and tombstone cookies throughout.

This is one of those desserts where looking slightly messy actually improves the situation.

23. Giant Spider Web Porch Entrance Drama

@kataokalaura

Covering the whole porch in giant white webs feels wildly dramatic.

I see no problem here.

24. Beetlejuice Themed Balloon Weights Wow Factor

@inflatedcreations

You already have striped balloons, striped napkins and probably striped everything else, so why stop now?

Use black and white balloon weights too.

It's small, but the repetition makes the whole party look like one proper theme.

25. Creepy Hand Reaching Out of Punch Bowl

@kayamanda

A skeleton hand coming straight out of green punch is disgusting.

Also brilliant.

There is really no normal way to end a Beetlejuice party list anyway.

Conclusion

The nice thing about a Beetlejuice Halloween party is that weird is actually helping you.

Your table can have worms on it.

Your cake can stare at people.

There can be a skeleton hand inside the punch and everybody just has to accept that this is what we're doing tonight.

Start with black and white stripes, throw some green into the mix and then add whichever strange little details make you laugh.

Personally, the waiting room photo booth deserves a spot because guests will actually do something with it instead of only looking at it.

Then bring out the sandworm and let the rest of the night get strange.

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20 Hocus Pocus Halloween Party Ideas Worth Summoning

There are regular Halloween parties and then there are parties where everyone looks like they might start casting spells after dessert.

I prefer the second one.

Hocus Pocus gives you so much to work with too; witches, spellbooks, cauldrons, dramatic colors, creepy candles and enough purple to decorate an entire house.

You don't even have to recreate every tiny thing from the movie.

A few very obvious witchy details here and there and people will know exactly what you're doing.

So, if the Sanderson Sisters are taking over Halloween this year, these party ideas are a good place to start.

20 Hocus Pocus Halloween Party Ideas Worth Summoning

Witches, please enter.

1. Sanderson Sisters Costume Trio Looks

@sheilaprincess1

If three of you are dressing up together, this is almost too obvious.

Winifred, Sarah and Mary all have such different looks that nobody has to fight over wearing the exact same costume. 

The layered fabrics and crazy hair make the whole trio even better.

2. Spellbook Centerpiece With Black Roses

@davewardcmhc

An old-looking spellbook surrounded by black roses and candles is enough to make a plain table look suspiciously witchy.

I would leave the book open right in the middle so it looks like somebody was halfway through a spell.

3. Purple And Green Witch Cocktail Bar

@fancysprinkles

Purple and green drinks belong at a witch party if you ask me.

Line them up together and the colors basically decorate the bar for you.

Add dim lights, potion labels or a few strange bottles around them.

Suddenly your drink station looks more apothecary than kitchen.

4. Glowing Cauldron Punch Bowl Display

@kevindowling

A black cauldron filled with glowing green punch and spooky smoke is the kind of extra I fully support on Halloween.

5. Black Flame Candle Cake Design

@maroconfeitaria

Yes, even the cake can get involved.

Go very dark with black frosting and finish it with an orange flame detail inspired by the Black Flame Candle.

It looks dramatic without needing twenty different decorations stuck on top.

6. Hocus Pocus Movie Night Blanket Setup

@brittanydelucca

Not every Halloween party needs everybody standing around all night.

Take the movie outside if the weather allows, throw blankets everywhere and add pumpkins around your little screening area.

Fairy lights will make the whole setup feel much cozier.

Then put Hocus Pocus on and suddenly the activity for the evening has handled itself.

Popcorn is obviously invited too.

7. Witch Hat Stacked Dessert Tower

@singinglollipop

Chocolate witch hats stacked into a tower are basically dessert and decor in one.

I always appreciate food that is willing to help decorate the table before somebody eats it. 

8. Enchanted Forest Photo Booth Backdrop

@jontyson

Turn one corner into the creepy Salem woods.

Deep purple fog, dark trees and moody lighting would make this such a good photo backdrop.

Bonus points if everybody actually commits to their witch poses.

9. Come Little Children Lullaby Playlist Cards

@adorevintagetch

Handwritten playlist cards with creepy calligraphy and black wax seals are such a small detail, but they fit the theme perfectly.

10. Flying Broom Parking Sign Yard Decor

@do3293

Your guests should know what's happening before they even reach the front door.

Put a rustic "Broom Parking Only" sign outside.

Lean a few broomsticks nearby if you want to take the joke further.

Very unnecessary, which somehow makes me like it more. 

11. Potion Bottle Favors With Cork Labels

@jankolar

Mini glass potion bottles with cork tops make really cute party favors.

Give each one its own handwritten spell name and nobody has to leave empty-handed.

12. Purple Haze Charcuterie Board Styling

@dudaeva

If orange food isn't fitting the mood, go purple instead.

Dark grapes, blackberries and figs look almost too perfect together on a slate board.

This is the slightly more grown-up witch food moment.

13. Skull And Pumpkin Mantle Vignette

@palnetvolumes

A fireplace mantle can carry a lot of Halloween drama by itself.

Start with black fabric.

Add skulls and orange pumpkins.

Then bring in tall black candles for that low creepy glow.

It feels dark without having to cover every inch of the room in decorations.

14. Amok Amok Amok Balloon Arch

@karaspartyideas

Black, purple and orange balloons around an entrance? 

Amok, amok, amok indeed.

15. Witch's Brew Layered Jello Shots

@entertainingdiva

Green and black layered jello shots already look questionable enough for a witch party.

A little smoky presentation around the tray will make them even better.

16. Book Of Spells Menu Card Design

@vanillabubu

Regular menu cards are not invited this time.

Make yours look like pages from an old spellbook instead.

Aged paper, dark lettering and wax seal details will do most of the work.

Even listing normal food suddenly feels more interesting when it looks like a forbidden potion recipe.

17. Haunted Apothecary Shelf Decor Display

@danarowan57

Those random glass jars you never know what to do with finally have a job.

Fill them with dried herbs, strange labels and creepy little ingredients.

Put everything together on one shelf and you have a full witch pantry situation.

18. Winifred Hair Bun Tutorial Station

@sleepwalkingpitch

A Winifred hair station at a party is so specific that I kind of love it.

Set out pins, a mirror and a simple guide and let everybody attempt the famous hairstyle themselves.

19. Candy Corn And Black Tulle Table Runner

@kirklandshome

Black tulle running down the table gives you the drama first.

Then scatter candy corn over it.

Add orange candles.

It is very Halloween without making the whole table look childish.

And yes, someone will probably start eating your table decor before dinner. 

20. Moonlit Outdoor Witch Party Tablescape

@txreverie

Take the dinner table outside and let the night do some of the decorating for you.

Dark flowers, old-looking pumpkins and lots of candles will give it that secret witch gathering feeling.

This one would look gorgeous once the sun completely disappears.

Conclusion

A Hocus Pocus party gives you permission to be a little theatrical with Halloween, so use it.

Bring out the purple drinks, spellbooks, brooms and black candles.

Dress as the sisters if you want to go all in or keep things quieter with a movie night and witchy food spread.

Personally, I think the cauldron punch and spellbook centerpiece would be happening immediately.

The main thing is making everything feel slightly enchanted and slightly suspicious.

Which, for Halloween, sounds about right. :)

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20 Halloween Party Favors For Kids Worth Putting In The Goodie Bags

I have one tiny issue with children's party favors.

Why do some of them look like things nobody actually wants? 

If you are already putting together a Halloween party, I think the little take-home gifts deserve some spooky attention too.

Of course candy is always welcome, it's Halloween after all, but there are so many fun favors you can give besides filling another plastic bag with chocolate.

Some of these are edible, some glow, some are crafty, and a few are cute enough that I may want one myself.

Halloween Party Favors For Kids 

1. Mini Cauldron Slime Kits Kids Love

@tlsimon68

Slime inside tiny black cauldrons is so Halloween that I don't even need convincing.

The neon green makes the whole thing look like a witch has been cooking something questionable.

Kids will love this one.

2. Glow-in-the-Dark Skeleton Finger Puppets

@holidayhints

These glowing skeleton finger puppets are creepy, funny and small enough to throw straight into every favor bag.

3. Personalized Trick-or-Treat Candy Bags

@arshinerofficial

A personalized bag always feels a little more special.

Orange and black obviously works perfectly here.

Add each child's name and suddenly the bag itself becomes part of the gift.

Plus, there is somewhere to put all that candy they are definitely collecting.

4. Spooky Eyeball Bouncy Ball Sets

@m1niv4nilla

Who decided eyeballs needed to bounce? 

The bright blues, greens and purples make these much more fun than your regular little party ball.

5. Witch Hat Cookie Pops Wrapped Cute

@sweetjeenie

An edible favor will never offend me.

These black witch hat cookie pops look really cute wrapped in cellophane and ribbon.

I also like that you can display them on the party table first before everyone grabs one on the way out.

6. Mini Frankenstein Playdough Jars

@simpleeverydaymom

Green playdough jars with tiny Frankenstein faces are adorable and that's basically the whole argument.

7. Halloween Temporary Tattoo Sheet Packs

@entertainidea

Temporary tattoos are one of those small things kids can somehow spend forever choosing between.

Pumpkins, bats, ghosts; give them the full Halloween selection.

They can wear them during the party or save them for later.

Either way, this is an easy little favor that still feels fun.

8. Mummy-Wrapped Flashlight Favors

@ssdesign_

Now this is a favor with commitment.

Wrap mini flashlights in white gauze, add those googly eyes and suddenly you have tiny mummies ready for the goodie table.

9. Personalized Spider Web Lollipop Bouquets

@lizardgem

Lollipops are fine.

Lollipops turned into creepy spider web bouquets are much better.

The black candy and shimmery web wrapping make these almost too pretty to open.

Almost.

Put a few together on the table and you also have part of your Halloween decor sorted.

10. Vampire Fang Lip Balm Favor Tubes

@zazzle

Vampire fang lip balm in red and black packaging is such a funny little Halloween beauty moment.

11. Pumpkin Seed Packet Craft Activity Kits

@michele95361

If you don't want every favor to involve sugar, this idea is actually interesting.

Pumpkin seeds inside kraft packets tied with twine have a cute rustic look too.

And unlike candy, this is something the kids can take home and do something with later.

12. Glow Stick Wand Witch Brooms

@clund1023

Glow sticks were already made for Halloween if you ask me.

Turn them into tiny witch broom wands and you have a favor the kids can start waving around before the party is even finished.

13. Mini Monster Bubbles Bottle Collection

@hillaryyeater

Little monster bubble bottles are so unserious. 

The green and purple colors fit Halloween without everything needing to be orange.

Add one to each favor bag and you're basically done.

I also like favors that kids can play with immediately instead of forgetting about them at the bottom of the bag.

14. Haunted House Puzzle Favor Boxes

@dortheholmhenni

A haunted house box that also becomes a puzzle is way more interesting than plain favor packaging.

15. Candy Corn Scented Bath Bombs

@humblebeeandme.com

Candy corn as a bath bomb instead of another handful of actual candy?

Cute.

The orange, yellow and white stripes still give you that classic Halloween look without adding another sweet to the pile.

16. Spiderweb Stamper and Ink Pad Sets

@spidersnowflake

Crafty kids are going to like this one.

A spiderweb stamp and black ink already feels very Halloween before they have even used it.

Let them stamp paper, favor bags or whatever little craft you have set up.

It also works nicely if your party has an activity table.

Related: 15 Halloween Party Activities For Kids That Are Fun And Easy

Just expect somebody to become extremely committed to stamping webs everywhere. 

17. Ghost Shaped Crayons in Favor Bags

@diddysdesigns25

Chunky ghost crayons tied inside clear favor bags are simple but very cute.

Add a ribbon and they already look gift-ready.

18. Pumpkin Face Paint Palette Sets

@usproductsoffer

These little pumpkin and ghost face paint palettes can keep the Halloween fun going after the party.

I like the idea of giving something creative instead of only toys and candy.

The bright colors also make them look good displayed with the rest of the favors.

Mini artists, this one is for you.

19. Bat Wing Bookmark Leather Craft

@kasuwa_de

A black bat-wing bookmark is probably the favor I would secretly keep for myself.

20. Dracula Juice Box Costume Wrappers

@sprkls2sprnkls

A juice box wearing a Dracula cape? Please. 

These are perfect for dressing up the snack table before the kids eventually take them.

Very simple idea, very obvious Halloween result.

Conclusion

A good Halloween favor doesn't have to be expensive, huge, or overflowing with sugar.

The fun is really in making ordinary little things look like they belong at a spooky party.

Related: 15+ Halloween Party Themes For Kids That Are Cute, Spooky, And Fun

You can go messy with slime and playdough, cute with ghost crayons, useful with flashlights, or just give everyone cookie pops and call it a day.

No judgement from me.

I especially love the favors that can double as part of the table decor because why shouldn't one thing do two jobs?

Now fill those goodie bags, hide a little candy inside and send your tiny monsters home happy.

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