We all got used to usual Halloween parties with faux blood, pumpkin lanterns, skeletons and zombies scenes. But what about something different, bold, unique and like no other? Rock tropical Halloween ideas, whether you are living in tropical regions or not, and your guests will memorize it for sure!
Two most popular themes for such parties are a tiki island and a pirate theme, you can choose any of them or rock both mixing them in a bizarre way. Most of decorations for them can be made by yourself, you’ll just need cheap dollar store skulls, skeletons and lots of tropical touches like flamingos, palm leaves, cocktail umbrellas and tikis. Let’s see what decorations you may take for a cool tropical party for Halloween.
Jack-o-lanterns
Usual jack-o-lanterns are made of faux or usual pumpkins but we don’t want anything usual, so make your lanterns of tropical fruit. Watermelons, melons, pineapples, tangerines and some other fruit can be a perfect base for a jack-o-lantern. Such lanterns can be used both indoors and outdoors, for decor and centerpieces, your guests will be excited. Make scary tiki torches of skulls and put them on branches outside, take a couple of pumpkins to cut spooky tropical scenes on them, then just place a candle inside.
tropical fruit jack-o-lanterns for centerpieces or decor
cut pineapple lanterns instead of pumpkins
not only pineapples but melons and watermelons could also be turned into awesome Jack-o'-Lanterns
coconuts could be used as a nice alternative to pumpkins
mandarins decorated as pumpkin jack-o-lanterns will excite your guests
outdoor scary tiki lantern
skull tiki torch for outdoor tropical Halloween decor
pineapple jack-o-lantern is a fun take on a traditional one
tiki torch shaped as a scary zombie head
Skulls And Skeletons
There’s no Halloween without skulls and skeletons, they are easy to get from dollar stores and match lots of party themes. How to give usual dollar store skeletons a tropical Halloween look? Make them pirates: dress them up as pirates, tikis or hula hoop dancers and place them outside and inside for décor. Use skeletons as card holders and favors; turn life-size skeletons into voodoo witchers, it will be your take on traditional witch decor. Skulls can be decorated in bold colors, they may be turned into zombie skulls placed on branches for décor or into lanterns. Voodoo skeletons and skulls are an amazing idea for a tropical Halloween party.
colorful tiki skulls for Halloween decor
such funky tiki torches is a quite cool addition for your outdoor Halloween decor
mermaid skeleton would be a great addition to a tropical Halloween arrangement
if you have several skeletons dress them in tropical outfits
haunted tiki island decor for a tropical Halloween
lady skeleton with a guitar is a whimsy Halloween decor idea
pirate jail scene is a cool way to decorate with a skeleton
very scary and realistic zombie skulls for tropics
pirates are popular for tropical Halloween parties, here's a skeleton pirates scene
tropically dressed skeleton with a sign
voodoo skeleton for outdoor decor is a great take on traditional skeleton scenes
witch doctor with shrunken heads for spooky tropical decor
skeleton as a card holder is a simple and budget-friendly idea
shell decorated skull with tropical flowers for outdoor and indoor decor
skeleton with a chest and a dead head inside
tiki party done right - a skeleton cooked in a cauldron
tropical-inspired skeleton scene for outdoors, just add some lights
Food And Drinks
Treats are an important part of Halloween décor because spooky food leaves an impression. Make cool tropical cocktails for the party and give them a haunt look with skeletons, skulls cut of limes, make giant edible octopi and voodoo doll cookies. Bake a giant Ktulhu or octopus pie to infuse the party with tropical touches. Make cards with scary names and decorate the serving trays and tables with skulls to create a mood.
gingerbread cookies as voodoo dolls for treats or favors
Ktulhu cherry pie or a giant octopus-inspired one
Beachcomber’s Zombie cocktail with a skull cut of a lime
bloody zombie rum cocktail with a pirate-themed stirrer
Pina Ghouladas and a black Raven-inspired glass
Other Ideas
Buy faux flamingos, paint them black and then make them skeleton-looking with white or neon paint. Make shrunken heads, various scary signs and turn usual pineapples into spooky heads with undead eyes. Get inspired by various ideas below!
hand sculpted shrunken head can be a very spooky decoration
real pineapple, cherry Laffy Taffy tongue, black raspberry jam blood and custom undead eyes comprise a pineapple zombie face
retro tiki party decor for your entrance
tiki masks could be used for Halloween decor too
a carved pumpkin could be shaped like a tropical island
black skeleton flamingos and a pumpkin will make your Halloween bold