The earliest Halloween parties in America came about when communities and families would gather together for the harvest. They would entertain each other with ghost stories, fortune telling, singing and dancing. History.com: History of Halloween: Evolution of a Holiday If you are planning your own Halloween party this year, there are many things you can do to ensure that it's a hit with guests.

This page contains links to information on some great Halloween party ideas that you can use to entertain kids and adults alike for the spooky holiday.

Keep kids busy at your Halloween party by getting them involved in some fun games. Some ideas for Halloween party activities (that won't break your budget) include:

Build a monster is like pin the tail on the donkey, only the object is to add body parts to Frankenstein's torso.HalloweenOnline.com: Halloween Party Games

Weave a spiderweb by having the the group toss around a ball of yarn until it runs out. See who gets tangled in the web.Kaboose: Halloween Party Games

Tragic Sam is an icky, sticky game. Hide food items inside a covered container and label them as parts of Sam's body. The object is to guess what the items are really made of.Party Game Ideas: Halloween Party Games