Can you please tell me about Halloween parties you've been to or hosted?

I’m letting my ten year old have a Halloween party at the end of October. It’s going to be on a Sunday afternoon, so it won’t necessarily be scary. It will be more fun and games.

There will be some adults hanging out, too. Some are parents and some are neighbors and friends who I invited to hang out.

I’m going to have some hot foods and some fun Halloween foods (homemade). I’ve been looking at Pinterest and websites with my daughter and getting some ideas. Probably, if I know myself, I’ll end up getting the majority of it at Costco and Trader Joe’s, so it will be mostly regular food with some fun foods and desserts in addition – some healthy food, some unhealthy food.

I’m renting a large building where I live which will give us lots of room to hang out. I’m having wine for the adults (I had to purchase a million dollars in insurance for the space).

I’m doing a costume contest (everyone will get a prize of some sort) and I’m having some props from the dollar store and Walmart for those who may want to just put on a funny hat or horns or something.

I want to know about Halloween parties you’ve been to or hosted and what worked for you. Either adult or kids’ parties – what food, what games, any advice at all.