Halloween Party Guide: How To Host The Best Boo-Bash In The ATL

Whether young or old or somewhere in between – Halloween is a holiday filled with fun and plenty of mischief. Atlanta Halloween events are sprinkled throughout the ATL, so if you dare to host a Halloween party, it has to be epic. 

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But don’t worry, we’ve done all the frightfully daunting work for you. So fill your goblin glass with your strongest drink and let’s get to party planning. 

Let Your Venue Do All The Scaring For You 

Dragging out all those Halloween decorations from your mom's attic is fun and all, but why not save yourself some time (and dust) and leave those decorations for your brother? Our top party planning secret to hosting an epic Halloween bash is to go all out and find the most Halloween-themed venue you can. 

From boo-tiful Mansions to underground bars, this city has no shortage of event spaces that will scare the socks off your guests. 

Just keep these tips in mind when looking at an event space to rent: 

1. 🎃 What are the limitations: Read the fine print where it says what you can and not not do. You’d be surprised at how many places won’t let you tape decorations to the wall. 
2. 🎃 What can you use onsite: Some rentals offer additional perks like onsite catering, beverage packages, cool lighting, a pool, hot tub, pool tables, and more. So always ask what additional features they have. 
3. 🎃 What is the length of the rental: Always check the rental length (how many hours) the fee includes. Some places will charge you per hour and some places charge by block of time. Always make sure you have enough time to set up your party and then to really enjoy the evening with your guests. You don’t want to be that person that has to kick their friends out. Lame. 

Think Outside The Costume: Unique Party Activities 

Costume parties are fun and make sure you encourage your guests to dress up, but are you looking for something more? We got you. 

Try to include 1-2 super unique interactive party activities that will make your guest's experience very memorable. These are our top 5 ideas for you: 

1. 👻 Pumpkin Carving Contest with a Twist

Set up a pumpkin carving station, but take it to the next level with a time limit or a specific theme (like “scariest face” or “cutest pumpkin”). Guests can carve their creations on the spot, and you can even add a voting system for the best designs. The twist? Use LED lights inside the pumpkins to create a glowing display at night and offer fun prizes for the winners!

2. 👻 “Potion”-Making Station

Create a “witches’ brew” potion-making station where guests can mix their own spooky cocktails or mocktails. Provide fun ingredients like dry ice for that extra smoke effect, edible glitter, and creepy garnishes like gummy eyeballs or blackberries. 

3. 👻 Interactive Murder Mystery Game

Turn your party into a live-action game of Clue with a Halloween-themed murder mystery. Assign characters to your guests in advance, complete with backstories and clues. Throughout the night, they’ll need to interact with each other to gather information and solve the mystery. It’s fun, engaging, and keeps the energy high.

4. 👻 Haunted Scavenger Hunt

Create a spooky scavenger hunt throughout your party space or backyard. Hide creepy objects like mini skeletons, bats, or witches’ hats, and give your guests clues or riddles to find them. Up the ante by incorporating a few jump-scares or spooky surprises along the way. The guest who finds the most items gets a ghoulishly good prize!

5. 👻 A Haunted Photo Booth

Okay here is where you might need a few decorations. Create an immersive and totally haunted photo booth that gives your guests a fun keepsake of the night. Set up a spooky backdrop with fake cobwebs, eerie lighting, and props like skeletons, vampire capes, or witch hats. 

Book A Spooky Photo Booth Rental

Speaking of photo booths, no Halloween party is complete without capturing all the eerie, hilarious, and downright spooky moments. If you’re looking to take your event to the next level, look no further than Hipstr. We’re proud to be the premier photo booth rental company in Atlanta. Whether you're hosting a haunted house party, a spooky brand launch party, or a corporate bash, Hipstr offers the ultimate Atlanta Halloween party photo booth experience.

Here’s why a photo booth rental streamlines your party efforts: 

1. No need to book a photographer or be on photo duty at your own party. 
2. No need to worry about hauling the photo booth or setting it up. (Our Hipstr host does that.)
3. Don’t worry about keeping your guests entertained, the photo booth does that for you. 
4. No need to worry about take-home gifts. Your guests can digitally and physically receive their photos. 

Frightfully Fun Interactive Halloween Entertainment

If you’re looking for customizable photo booth experiences, we pretty much own that space. We love custom everything! Our custom photo booths are perfect for adding that extra layer of fun to your Halloween festivities. With creepy backdrops, fun border overlays, and features like GIFs, Boomerangs, and slow-motion features, we’ll make sure every guest has a blast capturing their spooky side. Plus, with instant social media sharing, your party will be all over Instagram in no time! 

🎃 How can Hipstr make your Halloween party more memorable?

Our custom photo booths provide more than just pictures – they create lasting memories. Your guests won’t just be snapping selfies; they’ll be creating experiences with friends, family, or co-workers that they’ll talk about for months. With over 6 very different photo booth packages to choose from, your guests will be blown away by our Hisptr magic. Whether it’s a candid moment with vampire fangs in our 360 photo booth or a glamorous shot in front of a haunted house backdrop with our Glam photo booth – we’ll capture the fun and spooky vibes.

🎃 What are the logistics of adding a Hipstr booth to an outdoor Halloween event?

Just take 2 minutes and book your photo booth with us and then… well that’s it. No seriously, we take care of everything else. Our Hipstr Host brings the photo booth to your event space and sets it up for you. They then keep the fun going by manning the booth during your party and yes, they are super fun people! 

🎃 How early should organizers book Hipstr for their Halloween event?

Just like Pumpkin spice lattes can never come soon enough, planning a Halloween party is best to plan… now! Halloween is one of our busiest times of the year, so we highly recommend booking as early as possible to secure your spot. The earlier you book, the better we can tailor the experience to your party’s theme and venue. 

To make sure your guests have the ultimate Halloween photo booth experience, reach out to us now to book. Remember, a Halloween photo booth rental with Hipstr is always a good idea.