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Spooky season is here, and it’s time to get your Halloween party planning underway. Whether you’re dreaming up killer costumes, ghoulish mocktails, or cannabis-friendly Halloween ideas, there are endless ways to make this Halloween one to remember. Read on for Kiva’s ultimate guide to throwing a 420-friendly, adult Halloween party that’s scary good.
First things first: what kind of party are we throwing? When it comes to Halloween ideas, don’t feel restricted by your typical ghosts and goblins. Think haunted Studio 54, vampire salon soiree, or zombie circus… The only limit is your imagination. So pick a theme, commit to the bit, and let the Halloween hijinks begin.
Set the stage by letting your people know the party is on. Give guests a taste of what’s in store with an invitation that matches your aforementioned theme. Be sure to include the dress code, start time, and any other need-to-knows — especially that this is a 21+ cannabis-friendly affair.
The perfect Halloween party playlist really sets the tone. Maybe you’re all about Halloween classics (looking at you, “Monster Mash”), or maybe you want something more modern (cue the Billie Eilish). Either way, a little “Thriller” feels like a non-negotiable.
Now comes the all-important question…what are you wearing? When brainstorming adult Halloween costume ideas, you can lean into your overall party theme (your rightful choice as the evening’s fearless host), or say screw it and venture into a world of your own. (Your party, your rules, after all.)
Been working on your core strength? No time like the present to finally try that Princess Leia gold bikini costume. Going for laughs? Buddy up and go as the Blades of Glory guys. If all else fails, you can always be a sexy cat.
Now it’s time to set the scene. Dim the lights, scatter some candles, and add some fabulously eerie touches that bring your theme to life. Maybe you’re recreating the prom scene from Carrie and need to mix up buckets of fake blood for effect. Maybe you’re turning your backyard into a cornfield-fright-fest-exstravaganza. Maybe you’re transforming your living room into an Egyptian mummy lounge (it could be a thing!).
Whatever your vision, don’t be afraid to go a little overboard. Halloween only comes around once a year, you know.
A proper Halloween party requires heavy apps. Give your party spread a Halloween makeover with mummy-wrapped pigs in a blanket, a jack-o-lantern barfing guacamole, mini finger sandwiches shaped like coffins (or, you know, fingers), or white chocolate-covered strawberries that look like ghosts. The more delightfully disgusting, the better.
You also have the option to serve up cannabis-infused snacks, like brownies, cookies, and other treats. Just make sure to clearly label your snack table, so your guests understand which munchies contain cannabis before they dig in.
Mix up some festive mocktails with blood orange, blackberry, pomegranate, and other flavors that fit the occasion. For an elevated, 420-friendly finishing touch, consider threading a Camino gummy onto a cocktail skewer (the Camino Sparkling Pear Social, perhaps?) and perch it across the top of each glass. No bubbling cauldron required.
No adult Halloweed party is complete without a proper cannabis station. Designate a spot where your guests can peruse pre-rolls, gummies, chocolates, and other goodies. It’s almost like a grown-up version of trick-or-treating! Just be sure to keep everything clearly labeled with the product type, THC content, and serving size.
You can give the setup a Halloween spin with apothecary jars, mini cauldrons, and spooky labels. Add Camino Sours Blood Orange ‘Spirited’ 10mg gummies to the mix, and let your guests choose their own adventure.
A fabulous way to set the ambiance is with a Halloween movie playing silently in the background. Go campy with The Rocky Horror Picture Show or nostalgic with a little Hocus Pocus. For something a bit more stylish, opt for something like The Craft or Death Becomes Her. And if you want to lean really classic, put on a black-and-white horror flick like the original Frankenstein or Dracula adaptations.
Bring a little friendly competition into the mix. Break out Halloween charades, host a costume contest, play spooky trivia, or perhaps do a dramatic reading of one of your favorite Halloween movie scenes. Winner takes home a can of Camino gummies, of course.
Send your guests home with some 420-friendly fare for later, like nostalgic Halloween candy, bags of gourmet popcorn, and their very own tin of Camino ‘Sleep’ Midnight Blueberry. After a night of Halloween revelry, consider it a little something for their nightcap (once they’re safely home and in for the night, obviously).
The best Halloweed parties keep the good times going without going overboard. Make sure all your cannabis products are clearly labeled, keep your infused and non-infused treats separate, and encourage your guests to go low and slow with the edibles. Of course, make sure everyone has a safe ride home (broomsticks not recommended).
Savannah Sperry is a Los Angeles-based screenwriter, freelance writer, and creative strategist. Her work explores wellness, entertainment, culture and consumer trends. When she's not writing, she's probably at the movies, a concert, or searching for the perfect iced latte.
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