Halloween Parties For Teenagers are a fantastic idea for so many reasons. As adolescents transition from childhood to young adulthood, these gatherings provide a unique and valuable opportunity for them to socialize, express creativity, and have a memorable time during the Halloween season.
My big goal with a teen party was SOCIALIZATION, these parties are an excellent way for teens to strengthen existing friendships and build new ones. Shared experiences and laughter contribute to stronger bonds. These days with phones and texting and media distractions, encouraging socializing is SO important!
Halloween Treats
- Frankenstein Rice Krispy Treats
- Halloween Candy
- Halloween Oreos
- Owl Brownie Cookie Treats
- Fudge Stripe Cookies
- Cheese Puffs
- Homemade Rootbeer
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Homemade Rootbeer
My favorite treat was the homemade root beer with dry ice. My mom did that as a kid, and the tradition has stuck. Walmart sells dry ice, it’s hard to find! It is also hard to find root beer extract to make it. You can get it on Amazon via that link, or Walmart often has it. The cauldron of dry ice melting creates such a spooky, Halloween vibe!
Party Activities
- Throw Candy Corn Into A Cup
- Donuts On A String
- Storytelling
- Photo Backdrop
Throw Candy Corn Into A Cup
We played the “throw candy corn in a cup” game, and that was actually more fun than I thought! Here’s how to do it. Split the group into two teams, and give them 20 seconds each to throw candy corn into the cup of the person holding it on their head. When 20 seconds is up, the cup holder goes to the back of the line and the person throwing holds the cup. When we cycled through everyone, whichever team had the most candy corn in their cup won. It’s fun to get the winning team a prize, but I find that most of the time the kids just enjoy the game anyway!
Note: This game can be very messy! After we finished there was candy corns all of the floor! Thankfully, the kids were good sports and helped clean up.
Donuts On A String
Donuts on a string adds a twist to an age-old classic, “bobbing for apples”. It’s a tasty and very entertaining game for all involved. It’s enjoyable to watch as participants try to eat a swinging donut without using their hands. We used PVC pipes we already had to attach the donuts, although there is many ways you can make this game work. All you need are some strings or ribbons, donuts, and a sturdy structure from which to hang them. It’s a low-cost and low-effort game that delivers high entertainment value.
Storytelling
Storytelling is a game where everyone gets to share a story. Simple as that. It’s a great way to encourage building friendships and vulnerability. This is how it works, circle everyone together so they can all see each other. Write prompts on a white board to guide the stories being told. In the spirit of Halloween, I wanted to have some “Halloween-y” prompts. Here’s some examples of prompts:
- Getting stitches
- Broken bones
- Accident
- Something scary
- Embarrassing Halloween stories
- Favorite Halloween costume as a kid
For the sake of time, the kids they have about 30 seconds to a minute to tell their story. This game is such a fun way to build and strengthen friendships, and instill empathy and good listening skills. It was so fun to get to know everyone a little better!
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a good idea to start planning your teen Halloween party a few weeks in advance to ensure you have enough time to organize everything. Send invites out 1-2 weeks prior.
Consider your teen’s interests and preferences. Popular themes include classic Halloween, haunted house, costume party, and movie-themed parties.
Absolutely! Encourage your guests to come in costume. It’s one of the highlights of a Halloween party.
Start the party in the early evening, around 6 or 7 PM, and end it around 10 PM to ensure it’s not too late for teenagers on a school night.
Photo Backdrop
Photo backdrops are perfect for parties. They add to the decor and create a fun way for your teens to remember the night by taking photos. There’s so many ways you can decorate a backdrop. I used a black sheet and some feaux spiderwebs.
Throwing a Halloween party for teens fosters social interaction, creativity, and lasting memories in a fun and safe environment.
