Autumn has arrived here in Woodridge, IL, and that means it’s time to start thinking about and preparing for Halloween! Today the Townhomes at Highcrest has ideas and tips for getting ready to celebrate the holiday — from party ideas to DIY costumes to carving pumpkins to decorating. So whether you want to throw a Harry Potter-themed party at your apartment, or take the most amazing jack-o’lantern to a party, we’ve got you covered.
Halloween Party Ideas
Doing a quick online search will garner a plethora of ideas for Halloween parties, so we’ll leave that to you, but to get your imagination going, how about some of these ideas. Have a Harry Potter-themed party, or start earlier in the day and have a brunch featuring some of these dishes straight from Hogwarts via the Kitchn blog. Host a DC/Marvel party, invite guests to come as their favorite character and decorate with a cityscape theme. Go old fashioned with a harvest themed party complete with bobbing for apples and guessing how much candy corn is in the jar; add a “spook alley” just for fun.
Pumpkin Carving & Decorating
For your carving pumpkins, Modern Farmer advises that you choose pumpkins that are far from decay. The sturdiness of stems and the gourd will tell you just how “fresh” your pumpkin is. Modern Farmer also gives this invaluable tip: buy separate pumpkins for your pies and for carving. You could eat a carving pumpkin; it just wouldn’t taste very good.
As far as pumpkin decorating goes, there’s a whole world of possibilities. Decorate your pumpkin like your favorite cartoon character, paint a design on it, or add flowers to it to form a fun centerpiece. You can find dozens of decorating ideas on Pinterest. For more inspiration, Country Living has 77 Cool Pumpkin Decorations, check out these beauties.
Thanks for reading today’s post, and Happy Halloween to everyone in our apartment community. We hope you have a great month here at the Townhomes at Highcrest!