Halloween is the perfect time to give a murder mystery party with guests! Not only is this one of the best halloween party ideas out there, but the bonus is that everyone will come decked out in costume! To get your guests in the mood, personalize a Halloween-themed invitation or make your own in the shape of a bat, gourd or ghoul, and get ready for a night loaded with mystery, intrigue and murder. Mrs. Peacock in the Billiard Room with the Dagger… Boo!

Nothing sets the mood like spooky Halloween decor. Hang up black paper bat garland. Cut out huge question marks from black paper and hang those up as well. Use ink to create fingerprints onto clear acetate paper, cut out and attach to mirrors and windows around the house! Of course, no murder mystery would be complete without a few questionable “weapons” lying around. Leave out items like a wrench, toy dagger and label and empty bottle, “POISON” to bring on the suspicion!Make peanut butter cookies and chocolate cookies to give to your friends. Put the cookies in a clear plastic bag, alternating the peanut butter cookies with the chocolate cookies to coordinate with the orange and black theme. Tie the bag closed with a cute piece of orange or black ribbon.

Head to the local Halloween parade in your neighborhood and let your guests enjoy the area festivities before heading back to your house for a wicked Halloween fete! Set clues around your house and then split your friends into two teams to make the scavenger hunt a rivalry. Although this might seem a little childish, making the scavenger hunt a competition will get your friends excited about the hunt and will have them running around your house before you know it! Reward the winning team with Halloween-themed treats with orange and black frosting, candy corn or candy ghouls.