Cheap Halloween party ideas are super easy to come by! If you have very little money to spend and you want to enjoy the spooky holiday, all you need is a little creativity!
Whether you check in with your local thrift store or hit up your neighborhood dollar store, it’s possible to pull off a fantastic Halloween on a budget.
With that said, this round-up of unbelievably cheap Halloween decor, crafts, and food, will help you in your search for cheap Halloween party ideas. So, grab a pad and pen and get ready to be inspired with these 17 ideas that will make your Halloween an unforgettable event.
17 Easy and Cheap Halloween Party Ideas You Must Try!
Hunny I’m Home
If you’re going for a rustic, farmhouse look for your cheap Halloween party, these Spooky Halloween Jars with Farmhouse Halloween Labels will be an awesome, but simple Halloween DIY project.
Swoodson Says
Another great idea for is this Easy Halloween Fabric Scrap Garland. Scraps of fabric are super affordable at Walmart. Check it out!
Legally Crafty Blog
This is by far my most favorite cheap Halloween party idea. Try recreating this Dollar Store DIY Halloween Bar for your spooky party! All of the materials used can be brought from your local Dollar Tree. Be sure to see the last section about how you can pull off your entire frugal Halloween party (food included) at the Dollar Tree.
Pink Fortitude
Another great addition to your party would be these Mummy Mason Jar Luminary. I bet you already have a few items needed for this DIY project in your first aid kit!
Country Chic Cottage
What would Halloween be without pumpkins? Try recreating these Metallic-Painted Pumpkins to add the perfect touch to your table decor.
Uncommon Design Online
This Dollar Store Halloween Art is incredibly easy to make. All you need is paper and some other items from your local dollar store.
Small Stuff Counts
Need some Halloween decor for your front door? Be sure to check out this easy DIY Dollar Store Halloween Wreath.
DIY Candy
You could also recreate this DIY Dollar Store Halloween Skeleton Wreath too.
Mandy’s Party Printables
Now, as far as costumes go, the kids can come dressed already but send them home with a simple craft. These DIY Halloween Hats with Free Printable will certainly be cute and make the kiddos extra happy.
Elle Marie Home
If you want to give out allergen-free treats this Halloween, let it be known by recreating this Teal Pumpkin Topiary.
Get Your Holiday On
These DIY Lawn Witches are a great idea if you’re going for a little extra spookiness at your Halloween party.
Organized 31
These DIY Halloween Pencil Cases would be perfect for favors.
Organized 31
I like these Soda Bottle Pumpkins because they are perfect if you’re searching for environmentally friendly ways to throw your affordable Halloween party.
Mama Bear’s Haven
How cute are these Popsicle Stick Monsters? This would be a perfect craft for your party.
Mama Bear’s Haven
These DIY Halloween Yarn Spiders are actually pretty adorable. I love the colors and they would be perfect for any spooky, but cute, Halloween decor.
Budget-Friendly Halloween Party Ideas at The Dollar Tree
Most recently, I ran into my local Dollar Tree to take a peek at all of the cheap Halloween party ideas available for a dollar. They have such a wide variety of items and you could totally throw a party with things from the Dollar Tree alone.
For instance, make a run to the food section and grab hot dogs, buns, condiments, chips, drinks, and cookies. Then grab some of the candy they have available for Halloween and it’s not just the off-brand stuff either. I saw a bunch of name brand candy. Then once you’ve gotten those things, you can grab your decor and serving ware.
Here were some of the cheap Halloween stuff I found for only $1:
- lanterns
- kid face masks and other costume accessories
- pumpkin carving tools
- plates
- napkins
- forks
- spoons
- cups
- table covers
- balloons
- plastic jack-o-lanterns
- door decor
- lawn sticks
- tinsel
- hanging ghosts and witches
There is so much good stuff in there and it’s very reassuring to have this store as a local option to shop at as I consider throwing a cheap Halloween party.
The best part, you’ll get your monies worth by paying only a dollar for something that you’ll only use for a day (or a week at the most). Just put it up and use it again next year. Just be sure to use Ibotta! Yes, you can save money at Dollar Tree when you use Ibotta so check the app before you shop!
To learn more about how to save money with Ibotta, check out:
10 Ways You’re Losing Money With Ibotta and How to Fix It
Ibotta Review: Earn and Save Money With The Ibotta App
