How Can You Plan the Ultimate Pool Party for Halloween?

Living in a fairly warm climate such as San Diego’s comes with the benefit of being able to enjoy your pool through the Halloween season. While you may want to add a heating system to ward off any chills, turning your Halloween bash into a pool party gives you some exciting ways to keep your guests entertained. Below, the San Diego pool and spa pros from San Diego Pools offer a few ideas that can help you plan an epic Halloween celebration that will get everyone in the mood for a spooky night.

Set the Mood with Underwater Lighting

On top of having a pool heater, you’ll also want to make sure your swimming area has underwater LEDs that can set the stage for a creepy evening. Purple, green, or even orange lights can all turn the water eerie hues that make hopping in more exciting. You can choose a color that fits your theme, such as green, to make the pool look like a cauldron. Or you might choose to rotate through different colors to create a vibrant sensory experience.

Place a Fog Machine on the Deck

Although you should maintain good visibility of the pool water for safety purposes, you can create an eerie thin mist. Setting a fog machine or two in strategic places heightens that spooky feeling you’re trying to create. Just make sure to put someone in charge of keeping the machine filled so the haze lasts through the party.

Throw In a Few Themed Inflatables

Pool toy manufacturers are tapping into people’s desire to use their swimming areas year-round. Now you can find inflatable rafts and coolers that look like coffins. You might also find some inflatable beach balls with spooky shapes or decorations inside. Tossing a few Halloween inflatables into the pool gives your guests something to do while making it clear the creepy season has arrived.

Serve Haunted Snacks and Drinks

While you should keep food out of the water, you can be sure your guests won’t mind taking a break on the deck to enjoy some treats. Set out a cooler with a few of your favorite seasonal beverages, and consider making some snacks you can put out for staving off hunger. Finger foods are perfect for enjoying poolside while minimizing any messes.

Pose Spooky Skeletons

Posable plastic skeletons provide a wealth of opportunities for creating unique decorations that enhance the spooky atmosphere. Depending on your party theme, you can dress the skeletons up in tropical shirts and shorts to fuse the Halloween theme with your normal pool decor. Or you might choose to pose the skeletons on a raft to keep them floating among your guests as a haunting reminder of the reason for the evening’s festivities.

Create a Haunted Playlist

With an outdoor speaker system, you have an easy way to set the tone for a party filled with thrills and chills. Start creating a playlist now that includes all of your favorite songs for the Halloween season. Then you’ll have a go-to playlist that lets you have fun while still being the DJ for the event. 

If you’re ready to transform your home into the perfect party spot with a pool, call on the experienced pros at San Diego Pools. We’re the swimming pool builder San Diego homeowners have trusted for more than 40 years to design and install the pools of their dreams. Give us a call today to learn how our innovative designs and high-quality custom construction can be ideal for you and your family.