As the weather cools down and the leaves begin a new season, it can be exciting to throw a fall celebration! Here are a few fun themes for a Fall/Halloween event in your backyard or home.

Fire Pit Festival – Create your party around your decorative outdoor fire pit! This is the perfect way to get your guests chatting and interacting around the warmth of a fire on a chilly evening. Consider serving apple cider (spiked, for adults!) and provide the fixings to create their own s’mores. Ask a musician friend to come and bring their guitar to fill the air with music as guests can sing along, or just relax by the warm embers.

Oktoberfest – Do you have a group of friends who enjoy beer, pretzels and German cuisine? Throw an Oktoberfest Party that will set you apart from the neighbors.  Encourage guests to come in German dirndls and lederhosen to get in the spirit of the season! Experiment with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers so that all of your friends can be included in the festivities.

“Stay-In” Movie – Instead of a Drive-In Movie, consider hosting an outdoor backyard “Stay-In” Movie for a fun theme.  Decorate your outdoor space with cozy blankets on the ground and strings of lights to guide your steps in the backyard.