A Guide to Throwing the Ultimate Stranger Things Halloween Party

Netflix's Stranger Things is a must-watch for the Halloween season. It's the perfect mixture of creepiness, nostalgia, mystery, and genuine scariness for this time of year — and the perfect theme for your Halloween party! We've got you covered with everything from decorations and games to snack tables and music. So dress up as your favorite Stranger Things character and get ready to party like it's 1983!

Hang Joyce's Floral "Wallpaper" With Wrapping Paper
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Hang Joyce's Floral "Wallpaper" With Wrapping Paper

Turn one side of the room (or all of it, depending on your level of commitment) into Joyce's living room. All you need is some wrapping paper in a muted, floral print!

Paint an Alphabet Wall
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Paint an Alphabet Wall

Take your wallpapered wall up a notch by painting the alphabet on top with some black craft paint. The wall will make a great backdrop for a photo booth!

Set Up an Eggo Waffle Bar
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Set Up an Eggo Waffle Bar

Eleven isn't the only person who loves Eggo waffles! Set up a waffle bar complete with Eggos, syrup, whipped cream, fruit, candy, and anything else you think your guests will love. You can even use the boxes for decoration.

Hang String Lights Everywhere
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Hang String Lights Everywhere

Gather up as many string lights as you can possibly find — and don't worry if they don't match, that's kind of the point! Hang them wherever you can — just make sure you have a surge protector.

Pile Bikes in a Corner
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Pile Bikes in a Corner

The kids from Stranger Things are always riding their bikes, and Will's bike features prominently in the plot of the show. Pile some bikes in a corner of the room, and bonus points if they're vintage kids bikes from the '80s with those cruiser handlebars!

Play the Stranger Things Soundtrack
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Play the Stranger Things Soundtrack

The official soundtrack to Stranger Things is the only music you'll need at your Halloween party. Just put it on shuffle and let the '80s nostalgia sweep over your guests.

Play Dungeons & Dragons
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Play Dungeons & Dragons

Get your guests into the Stranger Things mood with a game of Dungeons & Dragons! Don't forget to include the Demogorgon.

Set a Demogorgon Trap
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Set a Demogorgon Trap

Don't let the Demogorgon get you! Set up a trap using a prop bear trap and a trail of fake blood in your hallway.

Hold a Seance or Memorial for Barb
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Hold a Seance or Memorial for Barb

Justice for Barb. See if you can communicate with Barb in the Upside Down with a Ouija board and some candles, or set up a memorial to pay homage to Stranger Things' most overlooked victim.

Decorate with Rotary Phones
Etsy

Decorate with Rotary Phones

Joyce goes through a couple of rotary phones in her quest to communicate with Will, so scatter a couple around your house for decoration.

Build a Blanket Fort
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Build a Blanket Fort

Turn one of the corners of the room into Eleven's makeshift bedroom with a blanket fort. Use the most '80s blankets you can find and it'll be a great hangout for your guests!