Party Themes & MotifsNo. 5389 · The 2026 edition
How to Throw a Perfectly Spooky 'Hocus Pocus' Party
Get ready to cast a spell with your own magical gathering! This guide shares creative ideas for decorations, treats, and activities inspired by the beloved 'Hocus Pocus' franchise. Whether you're cele
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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for hosting a 'Hocus Pocus' themed party. It covers essential elements such as creating a spooky atmosphere with themed decorations, preparing witch-inspired snacks and drinks, and organizing fun games and activities for guests. The content is designed to help party planners bring the magic of Salem to life, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.
About this
A comprehensive guide from Taste of Home for throwing a Hocus Pocus-themed watch party tied to the release of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+. It covers where to watch the sequel, the returning cast, plus themed decor supplies, food and drink recipes, and party games. Everything is organized so hosts can shop, cook and plan activities for a Sanderson-sisters-inspired gathering.
The plan
- Stream Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+ starting September 30, 2022; the original Hocus Pocus is the 1993 Halloween classic.
- Cast members returning as the Sanderson sisters: Bette Midler as Winifred, Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah, Kathy Najimy as Mary, and Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson.
- The sequel also features new faces, including three younger versions of the Sanderson sisters.
- Light a black flame candle to kick off the party and 'conjure' the Sanderson sisters.
- Gather for a calming circle before eating, per the page's joke.
- Serve food and play a game before settling in to watch the movie.
Decoration ideas
- Halloween Witch Balloon Garland — easy to assemble and hang to greet guests
- Halloween skeleton string lights twisted through the balloon garland for extra spookiness
- Black Flame Candle — light it to conjure the Sanderson sisters and kick off the party
- Other black flameless candles you switch on with a hidden remote
- Hocus Pocus Tiered Server — three-tiered server on a broomstick for bite-sized savory and sweet treats
- Hocus Pocus Cauldron and Ladle — for mixing up a 'Life Potion'
- Skeleton Coffin Ice Bucket — coffin-shaped bucket full of cold beverages
- Disney Hocus Pocus Halloween Push Pin Kit — transforms a pumpkin into Winifred Sanderson
- Binx Plush — stuffed black cat for snuggling during the watch party
- Oversized Printed Plush Throw in a Hocus Pocus pattern with black cats, cauldrons and brooms
- Ceramic Spider Mixing Bowl Set — creepy-crawly bowls, e.g. for making cut-out sugar cookies
Food & drink
- Crescent Roll Witch Hats
- Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board — Sanderson sisters decorated from cheese board treats
- Witches' Brooms
- Witches Brew Stew (from The Magical Slow Cooker)
- Black Olive Spider Focaccia (from Harmony Lynn) — pair with the Witches Brew Stew
- Witches' Brew cocktails — a.k.a. 'The Life Potion'
- Hocus Pocus Sherbet Potion — non-alcoholic option for witches of all ages
- Hocus Pocus Frappuccinos — from the Starbucks secret menu
- Booook Brownies (from Relatable Kate) — book-shaped brownies
- Sanderson Sister Cupcakes — frosting piled into the sisters' iconic hairdos
Activities
- Disney Hocus Pocus Game — cooperative board game from Ravensburger
- Hocus Pocus Bingo — printable to play along with the first movie
- Hocus Pocus Drinking Game — adults-only option to start the party
- Pumpkin & Witch's Broom Race — kid- and adult-friendly Halloween games
- Witches Brew Escape Room — printable Halloween escape room for kids
More photos
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