Halloween has a unique mix of scary fun and artistic expression, making it stand out among holidays. As parties held from afar become more popular, turning traditional Halloween parties into online events can be just as exciting. Here’s how to throw a tremendous virtual Halloween party that people will discuss until next October.
How to Pick the Best Platform
Choosing the right video conferencing tool is the first thing to be done to host a virtual Halloween party. Options like Zoom, Google Meet, or Skype let you share your screen and change the background, which is crucial for creating a scary atmosphere. You can choose something frightening for the background, like a spooky house or a foggy graveyard.
Contest for Virtual Costumes
A costume contest is a must at any Halloween party. Tell your friends to be creative with their costumes and show them off at the virtual party. Use the polling feature that’s built into many platforms to let people choose their best costumes in categories like “Funniest,” “Scariest,” and “Most Creative.” This makes things more competitive and shows off everyone’s hard work.
Engaging Online Games
Having fun with scary games can keep the scary spirit alive. You could play Halloween-themed trivia or murder mystery games where everyone can work together to solve puzzles and find hints. Apps like Kahoot or online escape rooms that are themed for Halloween can improve the digital experience by putting players in the middle of a scary story.
Crafting Together
Please set up a virtual craft event so people can decorate Halloween without leaving their homes. Before the party, send out a list of the things you’ll need for do-it-yourself scary projects. During the party, there will be a lesson that everyone can follow to make their creepy decorations. This action not only helps people be more creative but also makes everyone’s holiday decorations unique.
Movie Night
End the night with a virtual showing of a scary movie. Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) and other services let groups watch films and talk simultaneously. Pick old scary movies or fun Halloween movies that people of all ages will enjoy at your virtual party.
Sharing Spooky Stories
Have a time when people can share their scariest stories for a more formal feel. We could do this by going around and having each person tell a short story. This would add to the creepy atmosphere of the night.
Final Thoughts
Adding these things to your virtual Halloween party will make it a great mix of scary and fun, ensuring that distance doesn’t get in the way of the Halloween mood. Get your outfits ready, light your jack-o’-lanterns, and get ready for a spooky good time with family and friends, no matter where they are.
