Halloween dress-up, photo booth & party games

Witch hat on and let the Halloween party begin: with just a few dress-up accessories your guests turn into witches, wizards, bats or zombies in seconds, without any elaborate costume. The witch hat and bat headband are the classics of Halloween night and win over even reluctant dressers in no time. The accessories suit a children's party just as well as a spooky evening for grown-ups, whether to complete a costume, as photo booth props or as small prizes for party games.

Witch hats, wand, headbands and Halloween tattoos

In this category you will find a classic witch hat, an elegant black and gold witch hat and a wizard hat. For fans of the famous bespectacled wizard there is the Harry Potter wand and the Harry Potter glasses. Bat headbands come as a classic headband and as paper headbands, handy when a whole group should look the same. Temporary tattoos with Halloween designs and temporary scar tattoos add the details, so realistic that they turn a simple costume into a little professional creation.

Five-minute costume ideas

• Last-minute witch: a witch hat, a black cape and a little dark eyeshadow are enough for a convincing appearance. The black and gold witch hat is particularly suited to a stylish party.
• Wizarding student: wizard hat or Harry Potter glasses, wand, a cape and a scarf in the colours of your favourite house whisk you straight to Hogwarts. Potterheads will love it, and perhaps even the Muggles.
• Zombie in five minutes: scars as temporary tattoos on the cheek, forehead or arm turn any everyday outfit into a scary costume. With tousled hair and old clothes the look is even more convincing.
• Little bat: bat headband, dark clothes and a Halloween tattoo on the back of the hand, perfect for children.

Photo booth corner and party games

A photo corner is quickly set up: choose a dark wall or a fringe curtain as the backdrop and put hats, glasses, wand and headbands ready in a basket so guests can pose spontaneously for souvenir photos. A lamp at the side casts eerie shadows. Groups wearing matching headbands make for fun family pictures.

• Little wizarding school: stations such as mixing a magic potion from colourful juices, crafting a wand and a sweet treasure hunt. Spell books, candles and bats create the right setting.
• Costume contest: guests vote for the scariest and the most creative outfit, with Halloween tattoos and headbands as small prizes.
• Witch freeze dance: dance to the music and freeze when it stops. Whoever wobbles passes on the witch hat.
• Your own horror film: older children and adults act out a short zombie scene with scar tattoos and fake blood, every guest in a starring role.
• Spooky quiz: questions about Halloween customs, monsters and scary stories, easy or tricky depending on age.

What should you look out for?

Plan accessories so that guests who arrive without a costume can join in too. Light paper headbands and tattoos with friendly designs are ideal for children, while older children and adults love realistic scars. If you are planning a wizard party, combine wizard hat, glasses and wand with the colours of one house, and for a stylish party the black and gold witch hat is the perfect choice.

Frequently asked questions about dressing up, photo booths and party games

How do I apply temporary tattoos correctly?

Clean and dry the skin, place the tattoo design side down, press it on with a damp cloth and carefully peel off the backing paper after about 30 seconds.

How do I remove the tattoos?

Rub with a little baby oil or skin cream and gently wipe off. Soap and warm water also help.

Which accessories are suitable for children?

Witch hats, the wizard hat, bat headbands and Halloween tattoos are very popular at children's parties. For the youngest, choose friendly designs rather than scars.

How many accessories do I need for the photo booth?

Allow about one accessory for every two to three guests. That way there are always enough, and the props happily move from head to head.

Which games suit a Halloween party?

Costume contest, freeze dance, wizarding school, spooky quiz or pumpkin painting. Adapt the games to the age of your guests.

So: witch hat on, wand in hand and let the celebration begin! You may also like Halloween for kids, Halloween garlands & hanging decorations and Halloween balloons.