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Halloween Party Ideas to be the Perfect Host in Austin

  • November 1, 2022
  • | 7:00 AM

October is quickly making its presence known. The clouds are moving in, the weather is getting just a bit cooler, and evenings are gradually getting darker… and spookier! You’re probably planning your costume for Halloween and simultaneously planning the ultimate Halloween soiree. If you’re in the planning stages for a Halloween party (Hallow’s Eve falls on a Saturday this year!) then we’ve got the perfect guide for you! We partnered with Ghost Tequila to provide you with all of the places and steps to create a fun-filled atmosphere combined with spooks and thrills for the ultimate monster bash!

Can’t forget the drinks and other spooky libations

On your decoration run, try and find some gothic goblets to drink out of. Even Dracula would want to attend your party! Get with the spooky vibes with Ghost Tequila’s fantastic spicy product and drink recipes.

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They even have a quiz you can take to find out your perfect Halloween cocktail. We took it just for fun and these are our results:

  • 2 oz Ghost tequila
  • 1 oz Strawberry Pureé
  • .05 oz Lime
  • Shake, strain over ice
  • Top with Ginger Beer

Find more Ghost Tequila recipes and creatively creepy cocktail recipes and get inspired to be a ghostly bartender at your Halloween Party! We also see that South Lamar Wine & Spirits, Monarch Liquor, and Steve’s Liquor & Fine Wines all have it available for pickup!

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Theme or not, get ready to decorate

What’s a better place to start then the decoration mission to create the perfect haunted home. Make it welcoming and creepy with tons of decorative options from some of our favorite local shops to find all the spooky accouterments. We love checking out Party & Co. for all of our decoration needs, no matter what holiday comes around. This local female-owned business has everything you need from themed plateware, festive wrapping, decorative disposable cups, and streamers. Check them out when you get decorating!

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Monday through Friday 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday CLOSED

? 908 W 12th Street C

Austin, TX 78703

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Create a creepy, crawly environment with dry ice

For more decorative options you can find tons of seasonal items at your local thrift stores like Savers, Goodwill, and Michaels craft stores. Every Halloween season they offer cobwebs, scary artwork, and cauldrons for candy and… dry ice! What’s a Haunted Party without a little dry ice? You can find dry ice supplies to create that spooky, swampy, bog atmosphere. Penguin Dry Ice as a great resources for finding dry supplies near you!

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Dress up with thrifty costumes at Pavement Modern & Recycled

What better way to find your costume then if it’s thrifted?! You’ll never have to worry about ordering your costume and it arriving on time again. It you’re up for the hunt for the perfect costume, thrifting at Pavement Modern & Recycled Clothing is one of the best places to begin your search. Austin is home to two of their outposts: Pavement on Guadalupe Street and down on South Lamar!

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Last minute Halloween finds at Spirit Halloween

You can’t go wrong with seasonal staples from Spirit Halloween’s endless supply of spooktacular decorations, costume accessories, and so much more. If you’re scrambling for the last minute decorations or need the finishing touch on your costume, they’ll be sure to have it in stock at any Spirit Halloween store.

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Food and drinks for your all Hallow’s Eve night of mischief and mayhem

Now that you’ve decorated your dwellings to the nines in creepy crawly decorations… it’s time to get the food and beverages ready. Think like The Addams Family or the Deetz family in Beetlejuice: they always had an epic table with a spread of various otherworldly food. Here are some of our favorite spots to pick up food and ingredients!

Get it catered with Tacodeli Tacos

Take the stress out of meal prepping when you call ahead to your local Tacodeli! Everyone loves tacos and Tacodeli has everything from vegan, vegetarian, and carnivorous taco options! Grab all your favorite snack items too, like chips, queso, guacamole, bean dip, and all of the hot sauces!

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Grab Takeout from Trudy’s North Star

Grab all your favorite Tex-Mex classics from an Austin favorite: Trudy’s North Star. Reserve your favorite classic Mexican eats from quesadillas, combo plates, party sides, enchiladas, and so much more. Book a bunch of stuff with their easy to use catering form on their website.

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Party properly with Texan Barbecue

What’s a haunted Halloween party without some meaty Texan barbecue?! Order ahead from one of our favorite spots: La Barbecue for all of your party noshing. Their to-go menu offers up tons of classic favorites like brisket by the pound and half pound, jalapeno sausage and tons of sides!

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WED-SUN | 11AM-6PM

? 2401 E Caesar Chevez

Austin, TX 78702

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Dessert delights from Cookie Rich

If you’ve checked out our favorite desserts blog feature, you’ll see why we can’t get enough of Cookie Rich! This local Austin dessert space is home some creative cookie sandwich combinations, all made for easy handheld consumption. They’re perfect for parties and events just like your next Haunted Halloween bash!

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? 2201 N. Lamar Blvd.

Austin, TX

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Find your favorite fall treats and snacks at Central Market

Those tempting seasonal items only come around but once a year and we know where you can stock up! Like Trader Joe’s, Central Market also boasts a fantastic array of seasonal products. Some include pumpkin, pumpkin spice, pecan treats, and winter vegetables like butternut squash!

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Halloween Party Ideas to be the Perfect Host in Austin

Order your groceries to be delivered!

Kroger has come to Austin with a grocery delivery service! Highly Trained, professional drivers of refrigerated delivery vehicles keep your groceries fresh to your door. From Farm Fresh to your doorstep, ordering is smooth sailing and is done in 5 easy steps!
Go to www.krogers.com or the Kroger App.
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Schedule your delivery and check out
Trust us, you’ll love the fresh groceries being delivered in refrigerated food trucks that are driven by professional drivers. Kickback, relax and wait for the arrival of your goodies.
Did we mention the $15 off your first 3 delivery orders? Enjoy affordable prices, and awesome digital coupon savings, and look out for weekly FREE items. Start your cart NOW!
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Get whisked away into the night with haunted stories and gam

What better way to get in the mood then to draw your coven around and share some ghost stories? Grab a cocktail and exchange various haunted stories from myths and legends, to some haunts that are based on true stories! One of our favorites is Pick Your Poison, this one is better than Cards Against Humanity!

There are tons of Halloween themed games you can play with your friends. You can find tons of printable downloads off Etsy or get inventive with your own! Everyone loves a little drinking game as well… so pop in one of your favorite Halloween movie classics and find something unique to drink to!

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More Stuff To Do in Austin

For more fun ways to celebrate be sure to follow us on  Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @StuffToDoInAustin! Check out the UNATION app to find more awesome stuff to do in Austin!

Curated by

Hailey Way

Hailey Way

Style Blogger | ATX Writer | Flight Attendant

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