17 Cool Wednesday Addams Party Ideas

Birthday party ideas that draw from top television shows are one way to show how special your daughter’s birthday is to you. Peerspace is here to help, with thrilling costumes that let them get into character and decorations that transform your venue into a haunted house. Check out a few of our Wednesday Addams party ideas for a creepy and kooky time!

1. Dress the part with a Wednesday Addams outfit

The Gothic theme of a Wednesday Addams party means you ought to dress for the occasion! Channel your inner Wednesday with some of the amazing outfit ideas we’ve found here. Think Goth schoolgirl, with black skirts, pigtails, or a schoolgirl uniform in black. You can also go with striped knee-high socks or a long-sleeve shirt.

2. Choose a spooky venue

Start your Wednesday Addams party off right with a venue that has a spooky backdrop. Decorations like candelabras and black spiders will look much better against old wooden rafters and big glass windows, as opposed to a modern loft or apartment space. So where can we find a venue that’s spooky enough for this party theme?

Did you know that Peerspace has actual haunted house venues you can rent for Wednesday Addams or Halloween-themed events? Check out this complete haunted house in Elgin, SC, that’s open for any kind of private special event. You can also find old mansions and other creepy places to host a party with us.

3. Decorate the space with a haunted house look

Once you have your haunted venue, add some creative touches of your own to make it yours. We love candelabras because they add a dated feel while providing a soft light that has more atmosphere than LED sources. Add some cotton cobwebs, dusty glass vases, plates with fake uneaten food on them…Things that make the space feel abandoned and spooky! 

4. Fill vases and bowls with edible eyeballs

Food that’s looking at you is sure to get a few screams of delight at a Wednesday Addams party. Check out these foil wrapped chocolate eyeballs on Amazon. You can fill glass vases and bowls with them to place strategically around the venue. We’d use a few of these in hidden places as well, like a single eye in a flower pot of dead blossoms for people to discover as they enjoy the festivities!

Get more on-theme decor ideas using suggestions from this list of spooky Halloween party decoration ideas!

5. Set up ominous signs leading the way

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Get guests thrilled with the theme from the onset by placing signs offering ominous warnings – and welcomes – as they enter! “Enter If You Dare.” “No Escape.” “Enter At Your Own Risk.” Creative entry signs also come decorated to match, with black cats, skeletons, and other Addams Family-themed additions. Check out Halloween and haunted house party decor for signs that are sure to work for a Wednesday Addams party!

6. Have a fog machine running

How about a Wednesday Addams party idea that provides some much-needed atmosphere? A fog machine is just what you need to make a spooky vibe! The venue will feel even more like a  haunted house. You can buy or rent a fog machine that even looks like a witch’s cauldron, bubbling with a magical brew, to set on a table or other area.

7. Find a place for (The) Thing

“Thing” or The Thing is another part of the Addams Family who deserves a place at your party. A Thing costume might be the hardest to pull off, being a severed hand and all. So instead of dressing up as Thing, find a place or two where you can set a fake severed hand. Maybe even in a hidden place for party guests to discover later, like under a pillow or couch cushion!

8. Have guests show up in costume

Wednesday Addams is an iconic character but what about the rest of the family? Where is Morticia or Cousin It? Let everyone know it’s cool to dress up as other characters and see who shows up to your party! The Addams Family is so popular that people will have an easy time renting a costume for the affair. For many of the characters, some good choices at a thrift store plus the right makeup are enough for a great costume.

9. Use black + white striped decorations

Many of the characters on The Addams Family wear black and white strips besides Wednesday Addams. Gomez Addams often wears a pinstripe suit, for example. So how about stripes as a party decor idea? Black and white stripes can adorn the plates, cups, banners, and even your drinking straws, if you’re creative. Check out Etsy for some awesome striped party accessories! 

10. Watch episodes of The Addams Family

The iconic show is where you’re drawing all of your inspiration from when it comes to Wednesday Addams party ideas. So how about showing a few episodes during the party? All you need is a big screen TV, a good surround sound system, and some chairs for a viewing party! 

Peerspace can help with that; many of our venues have amenities like these included with your booking. We even have private screening rooms where you and your guests can bring the snacks of your choice and have a cinema experience without the general public around. For example, this private theater in Lenox Hill, NYC, is a comfortable space where you can watch episodes of the Addams family during your party!

11. Have a trivia contest about the show

How good is your Addams Family knowledge? For themed occasions like a Wednesday Addams party, a trivia event is a great idea! See who not only dresses the part but knows who’s who in the Addams Family story. If you’re already a house expert on the show then why not make some trivia cards of your own?

12. Use Addams Family cake toppers

One way to add some character to a Wednesday Addams birthday party is by using some cake toppers with the Addams Family on them. You can even transform an entire batch of cupcakes with the right cake toppers. Check out Etsy for a beautiful customizable Wednesday Addams cake topper.

13. Send Wednesday Addams birthday invitations

It’s not a Wednesday Addams birthday party unless you have invitations to match the theme! Let guests know exactly what kind of soiree to expect with a few customizable birthday invites. Many of them even include a digital card you can fill in yourself so your friends get one sent to their phones alongside the traditional mailed invitation.

Looking for more theme suggestions for a Halloween soiree? Then you’ll love our collection of spooky and fun Halloween party themes!

14. Mix potions as a DIY crafts event

Wednesday Addams party ideas should also include things to do at the celebration. So how about mixing some potions with your friends? We love this collection of potion ideas that are just as wonderful for black magic as they are for a Harry Potter-themed event. All you need is glue, glitter, and a few other household items. Plus some fun potion bottles with classic corks and paper labels for your guests to take home with them!

15. Play Addams Family themed party games

A list of Wednesday Addams party ideas needs some games to go with the cake and music. Halloween-themed variations on classic games are the best place to find inspiration for this party idea. For example, you could play Pin the Spider to the Web as a take on Pin the Tail on the Donkey!

16. Serve creepy and kooky snacks and drinks

We can’t forget about the food and drinks when throwing any party! Thematic dishes are the way to go with a Wednesday Addams party. Check out Peerspace’s list of Spooky “Hocus Pocus” food ideas to get you started! Lucky rat tails, dead man’s fingers, and even a spellbook cake might find their way onto your snack table.

17. Have a “Thing” scavenger hunt

Remember how we talked about having Thing be visible or hidden somewhere? You can easily make it a party activity by hiding Thing somewhere in the venue. Let there be a prize for the person who finds Thing on a rafter, hidden behind some dead flowers, or at the bottom of the punch bowl!

Wednesday Addams party ideas: conclusion

Our Wednesday Addams party ideas include everything from Gothic decor to venues where you can watch episodes of The Addams Family with friends! We hope Peerspace has been a resource for your upcoming birthday party. Besides party ideas, we also have event venues near you filled with amenities for a Wednesday Addams birthday and other special occasions.

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