The playlist is going to be epic.
’80s Halloween Party Ideas That Are, Like, Totally Rad

By Kate ThornAug 26, 2018
Kate Thorn
Kate Thorn is an illustrator, foodie, photographer, and blogger at Create & Kate. She loves creating art, traveling, and all things chocolate. A native to the Great Northwest, she is currently living in London and pretending to be a mature grad student.
It’s always fun to see the trendiest Halloween decor popping up all over Pinterest, but sometimes you just need the equivalent of a #ThrowbackThursday — and that’s where the ’80s come in. After all, it was the decade that gave us glow-in-the-dark paint, Pac-Man ghosts and, obviously, Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Talk about the ultimate party mix. You already have the best themed ’80s costume, so you know that channeling your favorite decade this Halloween is a surefire way to rock that childhood nostalgia in style. So scroll down for some ’80s Halloween party must-haves that are totally tubular.
Paper Built shop 1980s Party Invitation
Classic sodas in a bottle mean tons of opportunities for straw toppers that impress. (via
Neon party decor is a #throwback staple, so it’s only natural that you paint all your pumpkins to match. (via
Love It Hang It Design Pacman Garland
Give your guests a hint at what they’re in for when they arrive. This googly eye wreath is versatile enough to go with even the creepiest (or fanciest!) Halloween decor. (via
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The Quirky Quail Printable ’80s Giant Car Photo Booth
They’ve got spirit, yes they do. Who’s got flair? How about you? (via
Brightly colored marshmallow treats? Sounds just like your sugar-filled childhood. (via
You can serve all the spooky
Soiree Love Boombox Balloon
They look like spookier versions of the ones in Pac-Man, so they’re basically a done deal. (via
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