Halloween ideas for Texans and those who are Texan at heart!
Tips for throwing a Texas themed Halloween party:
A good Texas themed party is going to have the usual expected decor including cowboys and cowgirls, horses, cowboy hats, boots and blue jeans, among other iconic imagery of the southwest such as cactus and rattlesnakes. Shake things up with a Texas themed Halloween by making your skeletons into sheriffs, adding cowboy hats to vampire bats, and having rattlesnakes slithering out of a jack o’ lantern.
Party favor bags are a great idea for any party, but pretty much mandatory for a Halloween party!
Fill small bags with inexpensive toys, candy, or spooky sticker sets to impress your guests of all ages.
Did you know that Sour Patch Kids are reported to be Texan’s favorite Halloween candy? Followed unsurprisingly by Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Starburst. Stock up on these Texas favorites before Halloween!
Looking for a Texas themed Halloween costume idea?
You could always go as the standard classic cowboy/cowgirl with blue jeans, boots, and a 10 gallon hat.
Simply add white makeup and grayscale clothing for a haunted, ghostly effect. Add a creative backstory to your character for more elaborate costumes. Perhaps you were shot in a saloon long ago, or lost a duel at high noon in the Texas sun.
Blazing Saddles was technically set in California, but the Sheriff is still a classic look if you’re not actually committed to the Texas aspect.
Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a great option if you want a scary Halloween costume, sure to make a statement even without seeing the film.
Fans of King of the Hill know it was set in fictional Arlen, Texas and inspired by a real life suburb of Dallas. Pretty much any character from this show would make a great costume, and you can find plenty of kits online to make it easy.
Don’t forget your pets! Tiny western costumes are great if your cat or dog will hold still long enough to wear one. Bonus points if you and your pet can coordinate your Texas themed looks, then you’re guaranteed to win a costume contest or two.
Dia de los Muertos
Many Texans, especially those in the southern cities, celebrate Dia de los Muertos around the time of Halloween. This traditionally Mexican holiday includes imagery that fits perfectly alongside common Halloween decorations. Think colorful sugar skull designs and skeletons adorned with flowers.
In Texas it’s often still rather warm outside even at Halloween. Sometimes an early cold front brings relief and drives us outdoors to enjoy it while it lasts! It’s hard not to associate Halloween with the start of autumn, so check out our fall party idea post.