If I had to pick one type of Halloween party to throw, it’d have to be a dinner party. I love sitting around the table with friends, enjoying food, drinks, and conversation. I also love Halloween in general, and all of the dark and mysterious party themes it comes with. Read on for 7 of my favorite Halloween Dinner Party Ideas!
(P.S. If you’re more interested in not-so-scary Halloween ideas for kids, check out my post on 13 Halloween Party Ideas for Kids.)
Top 7 Halloween Dinner Party Theme Ideas
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1. Jekyll & Hyde Theme
This Jekyll and Hyde dinner party theme encourages guests to embrace a bit of the darker sides of their personalities. It has a dark black and white color scheme, with the feel of a vintage laboratory. Complete with Dr. Jekyll’s potion to turn him into Mr. Hyde, given to each guest in beaker glasses! Get all of the details for this party HERE.
2. Fortune Teller Theme
Another favorite of mine is a Fortune Teller Dinner Party theme. This mystical misfortune party has tons of fun entertainment and mystery in the form of tarot cards, a wheel of fortune, and more. Get the details for the party HERE.
3. Vampire Theme
For an eerie yet elegant dinner party, you can’t beat a Vampire theme. Blood red decor pops against a dark black backdrop, and dinner guests can play a fun game of “Name that Vampire”. Get details HERE.
4. Masquerade Theme
There’s nothing that creates mystery more than a mask. Who is behind it?! Guests at this Masquerade Themed Dinner Party can have fun guessing who is who while enjoying dinner amidst some spooky Halloween decor. See additional details HERE.
5. Stranger Things Theme
Speaking of mysteries, one of my favorite TV Shows ever has to be Stranger Things. It also makes an amazing Halloween dinner party theme! Combine dark and scary with a fun 80’s theme, and you’ve got yourself quite the exciting dinner party. Get details on how to host your Halloween Dinner Party from the Upside Down HERE.
6. Spellbound Theme
This Spellbound Dinner Party Theme is dark and magical, with elegant details throughout. Witchcraft inspired items like crystals, sage smudge sticks, spell books and skulls add to the enchanting decor. Plus, guests can create their very own love potion! Get details HERE.
7. True Crime Theme
Technically, you could throw a True Crime Dinner Party any time of the year, but its dark theme is especially perfect for Halloween. It has no lack of mysteries, that’s for sure! Track serial killers with your true crime obsessed friends while enjoying dinner, drinks, and blood-stained cupcakes. See how to set it up HERE, and get ideas for True Crime Party favors HERE.
Any one of these 7 Dark and Mysterious Halloween Dinner Party Theme Ideas will delight your guests. It’s hard to pick just one! Which one is your favorite?
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Happy Dinner Partying!
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