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A pumpkin carving themed party is an alternative for the traditional Halloween-costumed party. Explore ideas on pumpkin carving party theme.

Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party

If the customary costume parties on Halloween no longer interest you, it's time to move a step further and put on your thinking caps for a more captivating and thrilling Halloween party. And if symbols of Halloween is what you are actually planning to incorporate into your party, then nothing can be better than pumpkins to center your gathering around. The age old tradition of carving pumpkins can be brought forward and passed on to the younger generation to keep the customs alive. In fact, the theme will have people of all age groups bringing in their pumpkins and carving, painting, and decorating their masterpieces to covet the grand prize that you would offer for the winning pumpkin. This pumpkin carving party will be an exciting soiree for the adults and a little scary for the kids, thereby striking a perfect balance for families. Check out loads more information on setting the perfect party decor for a spooky and terrific pumpkin carving themed Halloween party.

Ideas For Pumpkin Carving Party Theme

Invitations

Be it wicked-looking pumpkins or cutie pie large fruits, you'll want more people participate in the fun and enjoyment of a pumpkin-carving party. Pick up invitations or create them at home featuring pumpkins on them. Though you'll find a plethora of invitations suiting the theme in the market, but a handmade invite will add a special touch. Alternatively, you can cut out pumpkin shapes from orange foam and create eyes, nose, and mouth, before writing down the invitation.

Costumes
Since pumpkin carving party ends up in a large mess, it is advised to ask your guests wearing any particular dress code. You wouldn't want your guests dressed in bulky or draped costumes only to land up being called a "big fat pumpkin"! In fact, recommend them to put on clothes that they wouldn't mind getting dirty in case the pumpkin slime accidentally falls on them. However, if you are keen on having a dress code for the party, you can suggest them to wear pumpkin costumes or orange-colored clothes. Ideas include Cinderella and her pumpkin coach, pumpkin patch witches, pumpkin spice costumes, and sweatshirts covered with orange balloons and some fake green vines.

Decorations
A pumpkin party calls for decor that speak out orange. Have lots of pumpkin and jack-o'-lantern printed decorations in every element of the party area. Arrange plenty of orange and black helium filled balloons at places. A lighted jack-o'-lantern would make a perfect centerpiece for the Halloween party. Use true Halloween fashion elements to decorate the venue, such as spooky owls, ghosts, bats, and seasonal candles. Keep enough pumpkins prepared for the party, at least one for each guest. Furthermore, have an assortment of carving tools, markers, paints, and crayons for the competition.

Menu
The guests will have a tough time carving out the best pumpkin among the crowd. Encourage your guests by offering sweet treats, like jack-o'-lantern shaped cake and cookies, candy corn, and orange flavored Halloween punch. Roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pies, pumpkin soup, cheddar cheese fondue, hot spiced cider, hot apply toddy, haunted pizza, popcorn logs, Dracula's eyes, pumpkin roll-ups, and salsa dip with veggies and chips are some spooky and party food ideas to consider for treating your guests.

Entertainment
Arrange games and activities for the guests to give them a break and relax while carving the pumpkins. Refreshing and exciting games include Pass the Pumpkin, Hanged Man, pumpkin ring toss, pumpkin bowling, and testing adult knowledge with a trivia game. In case the party is organized outdoors, you can also have a pumpkin hunt, similar to an Easter egg hunt.

Music
The right music will get the carvers in the perfect party mood. A collection of scary soundtracks or fun Halloween songs can be played. Options include "The Blob", "Martian Hop", "The Nightmare Before Christmas", the classic horror theme of "Delta". For a folky, sing-along music, "Boo, Cackle, Trick or Treat" would be an ideal inclusion in the playlist.