15 Halloween Party Ideas for Adults

1. Ghost Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 10 oz marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• Pink candy melts or white chocolate with pink food coloring
• Black edible marker or black icing
• Lollipop sticks or paper straws
• Optional: Pink ribbon or fabric for wrapping sticks

Directions:

1. Make Rice Krispie Treats
2. Melt the pink candy melts or white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth. If using white chocolate, add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
3. Using the melted pink candy, pipe the shape of a ghost onto each Rice Krispie square. The ghost should have a rounded top with a wavy bottom (as shown in the image). While the candy is still wet, use a black edible marker or black icing to add eyes and a mouth to each ghost.
4. Insert a lollipop stick or paper straw into the bottom of each Rice Krispie treat.
5. Allow the candy decorations to fully harden before serving.

2. Skeleton Snack Board

Why settle for spooky when you can serve up stylish? This skull-shaped snack board is the ultimate in chic creepiness and a total showstopper for your Halloween party.

Ingredients:

• Mini powdered donuts (eyes)
• Yogurt-covered pretzels or yogurt-covered almonds (around the eyes)
• Cashews (brow area)
• Yogurt-covered raisins or yogurt-covered nuts (temple area)
• Blackberries (eye sockets)
• Chocolate-covered almonds or chocolate malt balls (nose)
• Mini marshmallows (around the eyes and nose)
• Chocolate chips (upper teeth)
• Popcorn (middle teeth
• Mini marshmallows (bottom teeth)

Directions:

1. Shape the Skull: Use a large platter to arrange the snacks in a skull shape.
2. Head & Eyes: Place mini powdered donuts for eyes, surrounded by yogurt-covered pretzels and cashews for the brow.
3. Face Details: Use blackberries for eye sockets and chocolate-covered almonds for the nose.
4. Teeth: Arrange chocolate chips, popcorn, and mini marshmallows in rows to form the teeth.
5. Decorate: Add spooky props like plastic spiders for extra flair.

3. Skull Oreos

Ingredients:

• Oreos
• Melting Chocolate
• Candy Coloring
• Skeleton Candy Mold
• Sprinkles

Directions:

1. Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals.
2. Divide into three different bowls. Use the candy coloring to color chocolate to desired colors.
3. Fill skull candy molds (about half way) with colored chocolate and use an offset spatula to remove any extra chocolate. Tap the trap on the counter to avoid air bubbles.
4. Place in the fridge until harden.
5. Once your skulls are ready, reheat your chocolate. Dip one side of the Oreo into the chocolate.
6. Immediately pace chocolate skull in the middle and add sprinkles. Set aside to dry.

4. Bloody Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Blood-curdling treats, anyone? These dark and delicious ‘stabbed’ strawberries bring a whole new meaning to ‘killer dessert.’ Add them to your Halloween Party Ideas for Adults for a sweet thrill that’s sure to slay!

Ingredients:

• Fresh strawberries
• White chocolate or white candy melts
• Red food coloring or red gel icing
• Light corn syrup (for extra gloss if using food coloring)
• Small decorative knives (edible candy knives or plastic picks)
• Toothpicks or skewers

Directions:

1. Wash and thoroughly dry the strawberries. Insert a toothpick or skewer into the top of each strawberry for easy dipping.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate or candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
3. Hold each strawberry by the skewer and dip it into the melted white chocolate, making sure it's fully coated. Let any excess drip off before placing the strawberry on parchment paper to set.

4. If using red food coloring, mix a few drops with light corn syrup to create a glossy, blood-like effect. Alternatively, use red gel icing for a thicker consistency.

5. Once the white chocolate has set, drizzle the red mixture over the strawberries to create a dripping blood effect. Let the drips flow naturally down the sides for a more realistic look.

6. Insert the small decorative knives into the top of each strawberry for a dramatic finishing touch.

5. Spider Deviled Eggs

Feeling devilish this Halloween? These creepy crawly Deviled Spider Eggs are here to take your party to the next level of spookiness! Perfect for your Halloween Party Ideas for Adults, they’re as tasty as they are terrifying. Watch out—these spiders might just bite!

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Paprika (for garnish)
• Black (for the spiders)
• Optional: Plastic spider decorations (for an added creepy effect)

Directions:

1. Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool.

2. Peel the cooled eggs and slice them in half lengthwise. Remove the yolks and place them in a bowl.

3. Mash the yolks with a fork and mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

4. Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg whites, filling each egg half generously.

5. Lightly sprinkle paprika over the eggs for a pop of color and extra flavor.

6. Optional: Add plastic spider decorations around the serving plate for an extra touch of creepy.

1. Spooky Orange Creamsicle Martini

Ready to cast a spell with your cocktails? This Spooky Orange Creamsicle Martini is the perfect potion for a Halloween party that’s as sweet as it is sinister. With a whipped cream vodka base and a splash of orange soda, this drink will have your guests bewitched at first sip. 

Ingredients:

• Whipped Cream Flavored Vodka – 1½ cups, chilled

• Orange Soda – 3 cups, chilled

• Heavy Cream – 6 tablespoons, cold, divided

• Black Sanding Sugar – ¼ cup

Directions:

1. Pour the sanding sugar onto a small plate. On another small plate pour just enough water to coat the bottom of the plate. Place the rim of a martini glass into the water then directly into the sanding sugar, gently rolling it to cover the rim.

2. Place the coated rim onto the parchment paper and allow dry for 20 minutes.

3. Pour the vodka and orange soda into a pitcher. Gently stir to combine.

4. Fill each martini glass with enough liquid to come ¾ –inch below the sugared rim.

5. Top each martini with 1 tablespoon of heavy whipping cream and gently stir to incorporate.

2. Bloodshot Bubbly

Inject some excitement into your Halloween party with these syringe-topped cocktails! A bubbly, boozy treat with a blood-red twist—these drinks are perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of the macabre to their Halloween party ideas for adults. Cheers to a killer night!

Ingredients:

• Champagne or sparkling wine (enough to fill the glasses)
• Grenadine or any red syrup for the "blood" effect
• Plastic syringes (one for each glass)

Directions:

1. Fill each plastic syringe with grenadine or any red-colored syrup. Set aside for later use.

2. Fill your champagne flutes about three-quarters full with chilled champagne or sparkling wine.

3. Place a filled syringe into each glass, ensuring the tip is submerged slightly in the champagne. The red syrup will add a dramatic flair when your guests "inject" it into their drink.

3. Pomegranate Poison Spritz

Feeling a little creepy, crawly? This spider-infused cocktail will send shivers down your spine—in the best way possible! With a refreshing blend of vodka, pomegranate juice, and seltzer, this drink is the perfect way to toast to your Halloween party ideas for adults. Just beware of the spiders lurking in your glass!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. (3 tbsp.) vodka
• 3 oz. pomegranate juice
• 6 oz. Seltzer

Directions:

1. To make the ice cubes, fill an ice cube tray with water and drop a small plastic spider into each compartment. Freeze until solid.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 1/2 oz. vodka and 3 oz. pomegranate juice. Shake well to mix.
3. Add the spider ice cubes to a glass. Pour the vodka and pomegranate juice mixture over the ice.
4. Pour 6 oz. of seltzer into the glass, filling it to the top. Give it a gentle stir to combine.

4. Blood Red Sangria

Sink your fangs into this Blood Red Sangria, a cocktail that’s as hauntingly delicious as it is terrifying. With a blend of bold red wine and spiced rum, topped with lychee ‘eyeballs’ floating in cherry preserves, this drink is a blood-curdling creation for your adult Halloween party. Dare to drink it?

Ingredients:

• Red wine
• Cherry juice
• Spiced rum
• Canned peeled whole lychee in heavy syrup
• Cherry preserves
• Fresh blueberries

Directions:

1. Stir together all drink ingredients in a large pitcher and chill for at least 2 hours, but up to 5 days.
2. To make the eyeballs, spoon about 1/3 teaspoon of cherry preserves into the cavity of each lychee fruit.
3. Push 1 or 2 blueberries into the cavity of each lychee on top of the cherry preserves. (I like to use 2 blueberries so the top one almost looks like it’s popping out a little bit.)

5. Gummy Worm Ice Cubes

Looking to add a creepy-crawly twist to your Halloween drinks? These gummy worm ice cubes are the perfect party hack! Whether you’re serving up cocktails or mocktails, your guests will love the surprise lurking in their glass. Easy to make and even more fun to use—get ready to chill your drinks with a side of spooky!

Ingredients:

• Ice cube tray
• Gummy worms
• Any cocktail needing ice cubes (mocktail friendly!)

Directions:

1. Place one or two gummy worms in each compartment of the ice cube tray. You can twist or bend the worms to fit them in creatively.

2. Pour water into the tray, filling each compartment to cover the gummy worms. Make sure the worms are fully submerged.

3. Place the ice cube tray in the freezer and let the cubes freeze completely, which should take a few hours.

4. Pop out the gummy worm ice cubes and add them to your guests' cocktails or mocktails for a fun and spooky surprise!

1. DIY Anthropology Halloween Candle

Why spend a fortune on spooky-chic candles when you can make your own in minutes? This DIY Anthropologie candle dupe will have your home dripping in skull-tastic vibes—without draining your wallet.

Materials:

• White Taper Candles

• Black Tattoos

• Water

• Paper Towels

Directions:

1. Cut out your chosen skull design from the tattoo paper, peel off the plastic layer, and place the tattoo face-down on the candle.
2. Dampen the paper towel with water and press it against the back of the tattoo paper for about 30 seconds. Slowly peel off the paper, revealing your perfectly transferred skull design!
3. Allow the candle to dry completely before lighting. Voilà! Your high-end Halloween candle is ready to spook.

2. Pink Ghost Wands

These ghosts may be cute, but they’re bringing serious style to your Halloween table! Perfect as plate toppers or party favors, these DIY ghost decorations add a pop of spooky fun to your dinner party setup. Let’s get crafting and bring these little ghouls to life—no spell required!

Materials:

• White and pink tissue paper
• Foam balls or cotton balls for the heads
• Wooden sticks or skewers
• Black sharpie or paint for the eyes
• Decorative tinsel or ribbon
• Scissors
• Adhesive (glue, tape, or rubber bands)

Directions:

1. Place a small foam or paper ball in the center of a tissue paper square. Gather the tissue around the ball to create the ghost’s head and secure it with a piece of tape or ribbon.
2. Carefully insert a wooden stick into the base of the ghost’s head, making sure it’s secure.
3. Use a black marker to draw on eyes and mouth, then wrap some decorative ribbon or tinsel around the neck for a finished look.
4. Place your DIY ghosts on each plate at your Halloween dinner party or let them float around the table as fun decor!

3. Pink Hocus Pocus Cauldron

Forget the frights—this Halloween, it’s all about the glam! With this fun and flashy ghost and disco ball display, you’ll be bringing the disco to your hocus pocus setup. Perfect for those who love their Halloween decor with a side of sparkle!

Materials:

• Black cauldron spray-painted light pink
• Premade pink and white ghost decorations
• Assorted disco balls (various sizes)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Optional: Spider decorations for extra spooky vibes

Directions:

1. Transform your black cauldron by giving it a coat of light pink spray paint. Let it dry thoroughly before moving on. Pro Tip: Use spray paint specifically designed for plastic surfaces. Some brands make paint labeled as “for plastic” or “multi-surface,” which will adhere better and last longer on plastic materials.
2. Arrange your disco balls in the cauldron, making sure they’re secure and positioned at varying heights for a balanced look.
3. Nestle the premade ghosts into the disco ball arrangement, making sure they stand out and add a playful element.
4. Scatter spider decorations or other Halloween elements around the cauldron to complete the look.

4. DIY Halloween Wreath

Who says Halloween can’t be equal parts spooky and stylish? This DIY Boho Halloween Wreath blends eerie details with soft, neutral vibes for a look that’s more 'haunt couture' than haunted house. Curious how it’s made? Head over to Cassie Scroggins' blog for the full DIY guide!

5. DIY Bat Branch Halloween Centerpiece

Ready to let your Halloween decor take flight? This bat-tastic DIY centerpiece is the perfect blend of spooky and chic. With a few simple materials, you can create a fluttery display that’ll have your guests batty for your decorating skills. Want to make your own? Check out the full tutorial over at The Sweetest Occasion!