Create a fun Halloween party with this orange-and-black Halloween Party Idea.
This party features a Halloween Balloon Arch and Rae Dunn Halloween pieces, showing you how to pull it all together into a fun Halloween Party Table.
Orange and Black Halloween Party Idea
Halloween is here, and we are excited to share our party idea.
What You Will Find in this Halloween party post:
- Learn how to create an easy orange-and-black Halloween party with simple decorations, themed treats, and a festive party table idea.
- Get ideas for styling a Halloween treat table with cake stands, serving pieces, candy, cupcakes, popcorn, and other easy-to-make dessert or store-bought treats.
- See how a black, orange, and white balloon arch can easily transform a space without requiring a complicated Halloween setup.
- Find Halloween party ideas for both kids and adults, including drink ideas, candy and charcuterie boards, free Halloween printable, and easy entertaining tips.
We recently shared the Black & White tablescape idea that matches this party setup on the blog.
When hosting a party, if you have space, it is always a great idea to set up a side table or buffet for food and extra treats.
For this set-up, we placed a round table in the corner. It’s out of the way but still accessible for our guests.
I used a variety of cake stands and a two-tiered stand to add different levels.
With the taller cake stands and tier in the back, guests can still see what’s on those stands without moving other items.
Rae Dunn Halloween Canisters
Of course, I used my Halloween canisters from Magenta’s Rae Dunn collection.
One reason this pottery is so popular is that it goes with everything!
Whether a farmhouse style or a party treat table, my Halloween canisters fit perfectly.
I used my Rae Dunn Boo canister, Rae Dunn Haunted canister, and Rae Dunn Happy Halloween canister for this party treats table.
And when you open them, you’ll find tons of candy.
If you don’t have this type of canister, you can use clear vases or find old canisters at the thrift store and spray-paint them black.
Use your Cricut to make the words with the Rae Dunn-inspired font I have here on the blog.
This could also be a Rae Dunn treat table with all of this pottery!
I added my Happy Halloween + Trick or Treat black Rae Dunn bowls.
I love this black matte style.
I added a white bowl between the two black bowls and an orange cloth napkin for a pop of color.
Halloween Party Treats
For our treats, I cheated. Seriously, sometimes you don’t have time to bake and put it all together.
So I stopped at Walmart and picked up fall + Halloween-themed baked goods.
I picked cookies, cupcakes, and candy. Hey, the 3 C’s! I also added a mixed popcorn munch and popcorn from G.H. Cretors. {The best popcorn!}
If I had time, I would add a few more Halloween-themed treats like my Witch’s Brooms, Pretzel Bones, Monster Cookies, Halloween Treat: Monster Munch, and Monster Cookie Dip.
For drinks, if it’s kid-friendly, you can make Kid-Friendly Halloween Drink: Green Apple Cider Lemonade.
Or, if you’re hosting adults, you can make our Dead-Eye Whiskey Halloween Cocktail Idea or Black Voodoo Citrus Cocktail.
Halloween Party Decorations
To add more fun + festivity to our party idea, we placed black bats on the wall and put together a black, orange, and white Halloween-themed balloon arch.
The Rae Dunn Halloween items are also part of the party decorations, along with the napkins and the dishes holding the ghost peeps and popcorn.
You can find the paper bats online or in a nearby craft store. Black cats would also be fun to add to this Halloween theme.
Halloween Party Games + Free Printables:
- Have a costume party. The best costume gets a prize.
- Halloween Charades Free Printable
- Halloween Printables For Kids
- Free Halloween Activities Printables For Kids
You could also watch scary movies, visit a pumpkin patch, or take this party outdoors with a Halloween movie night.
Halloween Balloon Arch
Balloon arches are common at events, birthday parties, and wedding receptions.
But creating a balloon arch for an in-home party takes your party to the next level.
After making my first Toy Story Balloon Arch, I was hooked.
I love how a balloon arch can give that exact pop to any party.
Where To Get a Balloon Arch Kit
For this Halloween Balloon Arch, I assembled it using a kit, then intertwined it with spider web for a Halloween look.
There are a few ways you can construct a balloon arch.
First, head to a party supply store or order online to get the balloons you need, and don’t forget the balloon tape.
I love using a mix of orange, black, and polka-dot balloons. Finishing this arch with spider webs gives this idea Halloween vibes.
The second option is to buy a specific balloon kit with everything you need, including directions on how to assemble it {here’s the one I used}.
Double-check that the kit includes a balloon pump. If not, order one!
Additional Halloween Decorations for your party idea:
- Add white pumpkins or orange pumpkins. You could also skip the traditional Halloween colors and use teal pumpkins.
- Create a pumpkin centerpiece.
- Use a Witch Hat on your arch or as a centerpiece for your Halloween table.
- A crystal ball would be another Halloween decor idea to add.
- Add finishing touches like orange accents, creepy crawlers, little ghouls, and Halloween party food.
How do you throw a fun Halloween party at home?
Start with a simple theme or color palette, then build your decorations, food, drinks, and activities around it.
You don’t have to decorate every inch of the house. A Halloween party table, balloon display, themed food, and a few statement decorations can make a big impact.
What colors work best for a Halloween party?
Black and orange are classic Halloween colors, but adding white helps break them up and keeps the party setup from feeling too dark.
You can also add metallics, purple, green, or natural wood tones, depending on the Halloween theme you’re going for.
How do you decorate for a Halloween party on a budget?
Focus your budget on a few areas guests will notice most, such as the food table or backdrop.
Paper bats, faux spider webs, balloons, inexpensive tableware, candles, and Halloween candy can fill the rest of the space without spending much.
How far in advance should I decorate for a Halloween party?
You can put up most decorations a day or two before the party, depending on the space you are using.
Set up balloons, backdrops, serving pieces, and nonperishable decorations early, then add food, drinks, ice, and any last-minute details shortly before guests arrive.
Halloween Candy Board
Another fun treat idea for Halloween parties is a Halloween Candy Board, also called a Halloween charcuterie candy board.
Either way, it’s a fun way to display your candy and sweet treats. Get inspired by this Halloween Snack Board Idea or our Halloween Charcuterie Board
Here’s what we put on our candy board:
- candy corn
- ghost peeps
- a variety of chocolate
- yogurt-covered pretzels
- caramel candy
- festive popcorn mix
- pumpkin peeps
- themed cookies (you can make or find similar treats at grocery stores, local bakeries, and stores like Home Goods + World Market)
- sour jelly pumpkin candies
Pro-tip. Box up some of this Halloween candy as party favors for your party guests.
I used my pumpkin ramekins from Pier 1 to hold additional candy.
It’s doing two jobs- holding the candy and adding to this themed party.
Are you a fan of candy corn?
I saved time by picking up themed cupcakes.
I loved how this party turned out!
With just a few party supplies and decorations, you can pull off a fun and fab party table like this one.
Happy Halloween!
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