Fall Treats
No autumn party is complete without warm apple cider and caramel apples. Other options for fall finger foods include caramel-corn balls, and pumpkin cookies garnished with candy corn. Somehow they seem to taste even better when you use a pumpkin or leaf-shaped cookie cutter. Set out candy corn in decorative bowls and place throughout the party area to top off your treat display.
Autumn Adornments
The colours of fall open the door for beautiful, natural decorating. Let Mother Nature provide the inspiration. Some simple suggestions include using colourful leaves, bittersweet, acorns and pinecones in vases or spread out in tabletop arrangements. Pumpkins and squash also make classic autumn adornments.
Craft Corner
Set up a craft corner where guests, especially the young ones, can partake or peruse. Possible craft ideas for your party could include:
  | Fall Bouquet: Assemble an assortment of fall leaves, pinecones and gourds. Then let your guests arrange colourful fall bouquets — perfect for a table centerpiece. |
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| Gourd Painting: You provide the supplies, and let the kids use their imaginations to turn autumn gourds into works of art. |
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| Leaf Prints: Have party-goers paint one side of a fall leaf and press (painted-side down) onto a blank piece of paper. Or cover leaves with a piece of paper and create colourful rubbings with crayons. |
Entertain your guests with these festive fall party games. Prizes can be as simple as mini pumpkins or candy bags.
| Bobbing for Apples |
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| Three-legged Race |
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| Pin the Grin on the Jack-o-Lantern (a twist on Pin the Tail on the Donkey) |
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| Pumpkin- or Gourd-Decorating Contest |
Make the most of this wonderful transitional month and enjoy the company of good friends and family.
