🎃 How to Host a Summerween SoirĂ©e

What Is Summerween?

Not ready to wait until October to get your creep on? Enter Summerween—a quirky mashup of spooky season fun and hot summer nights. It’s Halloween… but with popsicles, pool floats, and way less pressure.
And the best part? You don’t need a huge guest list. Whether it’s a quiet night with your partner, your pets, or just you and your favorite scary movie, a Summerween soirĂ©e is the perfect way to scratch that Halloween itch—no social exhaustion required.

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đŸč Step 1: Pick Your Summerween Vibe

Even low-key nights need a theme! Here are a few introvert-approved moodboards:

  • Tiki Terror: Think bamboo dĂ©cor, “blood punch” in coconuts, and a skeleton in a Hawaiian shirt.
  • Spooky Spa Night: Face masks, eerie candles, and a horror movie marathon in your robe.
  • Haunted Game Night: Play cozy spooky games (think Luigi’s Mansion, Overcooked Halloween edition, or a board game like Betrayal at House on the Hill).
  • Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun: 80s synth music, neon lighting, and ghost-shaped watermelon pops.

📌 TIP: Mood lighting, a signature drink, and a fun playlist go a long way in setting the tone, no matter how small the party is.

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🍿 Step 2: Simple Snacks with a Spooky Twist

Keep it cute, creepy, and EASY. Here are some fun ideas that work for two (or one!):

  • Mummy Dogs – Wrap veggie dogs or mini sausages in crescent roll dough like little mummies.
  • Eyeball Caprese – Mini mozzarella balls with sliced olive “pupils” on a tomato slice.
  • Spooky S’mores Board – Use ghost-shaped marshmallows, dark chocolate, and cinnamon grahams.
  • Bloody Shirley Temples – Cherry juice “blood” with lemon-lime soda and a gummy worm garnish.

🧃 Add a mini cooler with themed drinks or just a pitcher of “swamp water” (lemonade + blue spirulina + mint).

🏠 Step 3: Easy Decor to Set the Scene

You don’t need a fog machine to make it festive. Here’s how to transform your space with minimal effort:

  • String orange or purple lights.
  • Add spiderwebs and faux bats to your indoor plants.
  • Use thrifted candle holders or black taper candles for drama.
  • Create a DIY banner: “Spooky But Sunburned,” “Welcome to Camp Creep,” or “Boo, Babe!”

đŸ“ș Step 4: Curated Watchlist (Chill, Not Chaotic)

Skip the full-on horror marathon if that’s not your vibe. Here’s a mix of spooky-but-fun options perfect for introvert unwinding:

Light & Campy:

  • Hocus Pocus
  • What We Do in the Shadows
  • The Addams Family (OG or animated!)
  • Casper
  • Coraline

Summer & Scary-ish:

  • Goosebumps (TV episodes or movie)
  • Fear Street: 1994
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer (any summer-set episodes)
  • I Know What You Did Last Summer (retro vibes galore)

đŸ›‹ïž Set up a pillow fort or outdoor projector setup for bonus fun!

💀 Step 5: Add a Little Ritual (Optional but Fun)

Even solo parties deserve a little flair. Try one of these:

  • Write a silly “spell” or Summerween wish on a piece of paper and burn it (safely!) or bury it in a planter.
  • Pull a single tarot card for a midyear “spooky forecast.”
  • Dress up for 10 minutes, even if it’s just a Halloween headband and black lipstick.
  • Dance like a ghoul to Thriller or Monster Mash and call it cardio.

📾 Final Touch: Snap a Pic for the Memories

Take one moody pic of your set-up, your snacks, or your pup in a pumpkin hat. You don’t have to post it. Just capture your own little slice of spooky summer magic. Or start a private “seasonal rituals” folder to look back on next year.

đŸ¶ Don’t Forget Your Furry Familiar

Whether you’re celebrating solo or with your boo, there’s always room for a four-legged VIP. At our Summerween soirĂ©e, Pets are always on the guest list and the mood board.

Ideas to include your pet:

  • 🎀 DIY Spooky Pet Bandana – Use a fat quarter of Halloween or tropical fabric and stitch up a triangle tie. (Even no-sew fleece works!)
  • 🍗 Pup-Friendly Treat Board – A little dog charcuterie? Think banana slices, frozen bone broth cubes, or peanut butter pumpkins (you know she’s a peanut butter girlie).
  • 📾 Photo Booth Prop Queen – Set up a corner with Halloween-themed props or just a cute chair with a blanket and snap away.

🎬 Final Scoop: Your Cozy, Creepy Summerween Starts Now

Whether you’re throwing a party for two (or just one and a half counting your dog), Summerween is about creating your version of magic. It’s about breaking out the Halloween vibes early, sipping something spooky in your comfiest shorts, and remembering that you don’t need a crowd to celebrate a season you love.

So light a candle, cue up Hocus Pocus, and raise your “Boo Brew” to the night sky. You’ve just created the ultimate introvert’s Summerween soirĂ©e—no costumes required (unless you want to dress up, in which case, please send pics).

Craving more summer nostalgia? Don’t stop here!

📌 Pin this post to your “Spooky Girl Summer” board so you’re ready for next year, too!

“Stay classy, stay retro!” ~ Retro Rae

A Retro Summer

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