Halloween is the perfect time to throw a murder mystery party with guests! Not only is this one of the greatest halloween party ideas out there, but the bonus is that everyone 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, gourd or ghoul, and get ready for a night filled with mystery, intrigue and murder. Miss Scarlet in the Dining Room with the Candlestick… Boo!
Nothing sets the mood like spooky Halloween decor. Thread up black paper bat garland. Cut out oversized question marks from dark paper and string those up also. Use ink to create fingerprints onto clear acetate paper, cut out and attach to mirrors and windows around the home! Of course, no murder mystery would be complete without a few suspicious “weapons” lying around. Set out items like a wrench, toy sword and label and empty bottle, “POISON” to bring on the suspicion!Make peanut butter cookies and chocolate cookies to give to your guests. Place the cookies in a clear plastic bag, alternating the peanut butter cookies with the chocolate cookies to coordinate with the orange and black theme. Tie the bag closed with a cute piece of orange or black ribbon.
A witch is not quite as marvelous without her broom. If you have enough party room, coordinate broom races for your witches-in-training.
You will either require a large room (think finished basement or living room with the furniture cleared to side) or if it is 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 shop. You can even request that each witch BYOB… Bring Your Own Broom (but do not forget to send it back home with her).