Halloween Party Planning Tips and Ideas  

Get ready to have the most spook-tacular Halloween party this year for the ghouls and goblins in your life. Whether you're planning a school party or an annual neighborhood bash, these quick tips and ideas will save you time — which you'll need to brush up on your monster mash moves, anyway.

• A neighborhood block party — complete with costume parade — is a fun way to promote community. Genius Tip: Creating an online sign up will help you gather RSVPs and organize potluck dishes in minutes!
• A class Halloween celebration is a fun tradition at your child's school. You still have time to get organized by recruiting parent volunteers (and snacks) with a sign up.
• No party is complete without some fun and funny games and activities. We've rounded up 30 of our favorites for Halloween that are sure to get promote camaraderie.
• Keep little stomachs happy by preparing healthy Halloween treats, and stick to your budget by keeping the décor simple.
• Host a costume party where kids and adults can get in on the fun. These cheap and easy Halloween costume ideas will give you some great ideas. You can even create a costume theme for your party, like "Favorite Historical Period." Genius Tip: Share a sign up to get an accurate headcount.

With a terrifyingly easy planning process, your Halloween events will be creepier and kookier than the Addams family!