Halloween is the ideal time to throw a murder mystery party with friends! Not only is this one of the most terrific halloween party ideas out there, but the bonus is that friends will come decked out in costume! To get your guests in the mood, personalize a Halloween-themed invitation or produce your own in the shape of a bat, pumpkin or ghoul, and get ready for a night filled with mystery, fascination and murder. Colonel Mustard in the Kitchen with the Candlestick… Boo!

Turn your garage into a haunted house. Having your shed adorned as a haunted house is a great way to engage your friends with the theme of the party and will set the mood for the party. Having a costume contest at your Halloween party will ensure that everyone dresses in costume and will provide an extra bonus for your friends to think up with festive, creative costumes to wear to your fete. Since your guests are all going to be dressed in costumes, they will require a unforgettable way to remember their evening. Set up a photo booth at your Halloween celebration and have friends snap a photo as they walk in.

A witch is not quite as magical without her broom. If you have enough party room, organize broom races for your witches-in-training.
You’ll either require a large room (think finished basement or living room with the furniture cleared to side) or if it’s a nice, sunny autumn day, have your broom races on the lawn.Be sure you have at least one broom per party guest. Luckily, you probably have at least one or two in the house and you can get the rest at a dollar store. You can even ask each witch BYOB… Bring Your Own Broom (but do not forget to send it back home with her).