Halloween is the UK’s third biggest retail event after Christmas and Easter. Celebrated on October 31st, it’s the perfect time to test your creativity and imagination. ‘Spooktacular’ outfits and parties are the order of the day. Be the talk of the town by hosting a Halloween party that’s unique but also boasts the best bits when it comes to Halloween traditions.

You need some key elements to celebrate this spooky event in style, such as:
● Lit pumpkins ready to scare off the evil spirits
● Authentic looking props
● Smoke machines that help set the right ambience

Safe battery-operated pumpkins

Pumpkins are undoubtedly the symbol of Halloween. The beauty of them is that they can be placed anywhere. Place them near your front door, next to the fireplace, or perhaps try and startle your guests by positioning them in unexpected places.

The great thing about purchasing plastic plug-in pumpkins is avoiding all that slushy mess. After all - less mess equals less stress.
We recommend the Europalms Halloween Pumpkin. It’s ready to use when you buy it as you’ll find a warm-white light placed in the pumpkin that glows brightly when switched on. It’s battery-operated but can also be used via a manual control cable.

Halloween for young children

Halloween can be an extremely fun time for all of the family, young kids especially. It is therefore essential to buy accessories that are suitable for young children. You can still create a wow factor without having a big scare factor.

The Europalms Halloween Witch Hat 3-piece set is a popular choice for younger children. These three easy-to-assemble hats come in orange, green and black and are perfect for young children. All three are decorated with a black hat band and a silver buckle. An LED under the tip of the hat means it lights up in the dark. However, this battery-operated function can be switched off by a button if desired.

Kids love bubbles, so a bubble machine can be the perfect feature at any kids' Halloween party. Combined with special effects lighting, they can work well together for spooky-style celebrations.
A lightweight model such as the QTFX-B2 Bubble Machine fits the bill. It has a high bubble output and a high-speed fan with low noise. So, you get plenty of bubbles without the annoying noise. It’s also easy to empty and clean. It works best with QTX bubble fluid which can be bought separately should you need to top up.

Props

Returning to the more traditional ‘spooktacular’ aspects of Halloween, spooky props are a must. October 31st is all about the return of the dead. So, why not take your lawn to the next level by decorating it with a fake gravestone set?
Perfect for outdoor use with the help of earth spikes, these six Styrofoam pieces come in different colours and sizes. With “RIP” adorned across them, they’ll give a major hint to Halloween in your outside space.

Let us take the spookiness up a notch by highlighting an animated prop with sound effects. We recommend the Europalms Halloween Figure POP-UP Pumpkin. This product is certainly not for the faint-hearted because it involves its head shooting upwards explosively, accompanied by a bloodcurdling scream.
The POP-UP Pumpkin is ready to use upon delivery, so there are no complicated self-assembly instructions. It is battery-operated, free-standing, and weighs just over 2lbs.

Halloween lighting

Getting the lighting right for a Halloween event can make or break it. Too much light will destroy any attempts at spookiness. On the other hand, not enough light, and you will have your guests banging into one another.

You want the lighting to emphasise your props. White ghosts, skulls and skeletons, for example, will glow brightly in the dark under the use of UV lights such as the Kam UV LED Blacklight Bar. This lightweight, high-power light unit only uses a power consumption of 30w.
Uplighting is a striking technique that can add atmosphere to a Halloween setting. You may have props on your walls and ceilings, which can look more exaggerated with uplighting. This is because everything feels more imposing due to the lighting from below.
The Eurolite LED Ultraviolet spotlight has a flicker-free projection, a strobe effect with adjustable speed, and is operable in stand-alone mode or via DMX.

Smoke Machines

One of the most effective ways of helping you create a spooky ambience is, without question, using a smoke or fog machine. They are multifunctional because they can be used in different locations. Use it outside and add extra suspense to your fake cemetery set. Inside, it can be directed towards the dancefloor to add a certain spookiness. Smoke can even add mystique to the Halloween-themed food and beverages on show.

Our Halloween party package includes a lightweight, portable smoke machine. It has a tank capacity of 250ml and features rubber feet to prevent the unit from moving when placed on a flat surface. The fog output is an impressive 7000 cu.ft/min.

Flames

Fire finds itself at home during Halloween too. Fake flames can add an eye-catching visual spectacle to the proceedings, especially when you combine them with uplighting. For parties, we suggest using the safer option of fake flames rather than open fires.
The Equinox RGB 1.5M Flame Machine is a flame machine worthy of a mention. It comes with a range of 10mm LED colours to choose from, including a danger-denoting red, a gruesome green or icy blue. It features built-in colour change programs and sound active, auto and master/slave modes.

If you have any further questions about our ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween products, speak to a team member today by calling us on 01379 644135.