Pumpkin carving isn’t just for the little ones during Halloween time; adults can channel their inner artists and make beautiful fall creations that will jazz up any balcony or front entry way. This Halloween, invite friends over to partake in an October tradition. Let your party Inspire a little friendly competition or give guests the opportunity to practice their carving techniques with spooky designs. Here are some tips for throwing a lively pumpkin carving extravaganza this Halloween.

Choose a Theme

Halloween gives adults the excuse to dress up as their favorite movie characters, dream profession, or beloved childhood hero. To help guests channel their inner costume connoisseur, choose a theme like 80’s haunted house, film or book characters, famous duos, or pop music stars to assist them in creating a costume. Dressing up captures the true spirit of Halloween and people will love the opportunity to don fun garb and mingle in style.  

Send Invites

Email guests invites well ahead of the party so they have time to source their costumes and plan pumpkin patterns. Include a space to RSVP, and if you plan on making it a potluck assign a category, like desserts, appetizers, sides, or drinks so they can contribute.

Gather Supplies

Pick up a plethora of pumpkin party supplies so folks will have ample tools to etch their beautiful creations. Print out a variety of patterns and offer sketch paper and pencils in case they want to draw one-of-a-kind creations. Be sure to stock paper towels, trash bags, and spare newspaper to mitigate the mess. Provide Halloween treats and whip up a witch’s brew with your favorite boozy beverage for guests to nosh on while carving.

Stage Carving Stations

Depending on how many guests are in attendance, you’ll need to set up enough space for carvers to spread out and set up their designs, tools, and pumpkins. Designate tables and patio space for carving and lay down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting to catch pumpkin innards. Provide receptacles in order to save pumpkin seeds for roasting and guests will have a salty snack to take home.

Vote for the Best Pumpkin

If you’d like to inspire a little friendly competition, tell folks that it’s a pumpkin carving contest. Create multiple categories so everyone will have the opportunity to win a prize. Include classifications like “most original”, “scariest”, “best”, “honorable mention”, and any others that seem fitting.

Pumpkin carving parties are the best way to celebrate Halloween and bring back a treasured tradition. Habitat Apartments’ spacious residences provide plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Residents can take advantage of our access to urban amenities and tranquil, quiet setting in beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Contact us today for a showing.