The faint smell of pumpkin spice has filled the air. Leaves are falling from trees and crunching beneath your feet. Jumpers have been removed from cupboards and have become staples in your wardrobe again. It’s spooky season and people are getting ready to celebrate Halloween!
As soon as a hint of fall is in the air, people start getting excited about Halloween. And while many venues host their own Halloween parties, you can also attract some bookings and extra revenue during this festive period by dressing up your venue and creating some Halloween themed deals.
Setting the Spooky Scene: Halloween Decorations
The most obvious thing you can do to spruce up your venue for Halloween is add some ghostly decor. Pumpkins, skeletons, and cobwebs are your best friend. Set the scene by adding these elements throughout your venue. Use lighting to create an eerie atmosphere. If you can, use a smoke machine to really amp things up. If your space is big enough you can even create spooky venue set ups and themed areas like a haunted house or a witch’s lair! Get creative! Just make sure that your Halloween venue decorations are safe and comply with any regulations or fire codes.
List with the Best: Ensure Your Venue is on VenueScanner
If you’re looking to increase your Halloween venue bookings, you should consider listing on VenueScanner. VenueScanner listings benefit by getting increased visibility among potential clients. By creating featured venue spaces, you get to attract people who may not have otherwise found you.
If you’re interested in listing on VenueScanner, get in touch! Once you’re listed, ensure your venue’s listing is updated with current photos and descriptions. Highlight Halloween-specific amenities or features and encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews.
Bewitching Offers: Halloween Deals and Packages
Offering Halloween venue deals can attract more bookings and generate buzz. People love a festive discount or special package. Creating seasonal deals is a great way to increase bookings at your venue. Create packages that include food, drinks, or entertainment. You can also provide discounts for large group bookings or early bird specials! If there are any venues nearby you can create some mutual promotions.
Haunt the Digital World: Posting on Social Media
One way you can increase bookings during the Halloween season is by making sure your venue online presence is strong. Create some Halloween social media promotions and create engaging posts that showcase your venue’s Halloween setup. Use lots of popular Halloween hashtags to increase discoverability. You can also choose to engage with followers by hosting contests and giveaways. If you have the budget, work with influencers who can promote your Halloween promotions.
Eco-friendly Halloween: Sustainable Venue Practices
If you’re an eco-friendly venue and you’re trying to incorporate some green Halloween practices into your party, why not use biodegradable or reusable decorations? If you’re hosting an event, opt for electronic invitations. Host a costume contest where the person who uses the most reusable materials to create theirs, wins a prize! You can easily have a sustainable Halloween, with a little bit of thought!
Curating a Ghoulish Menu: Halloween-themed Food and Drinks
Make sure to offer some classic Halloween treats to really shine during the spooky season. Include things like candy corn, caramel apples, and pumpkin pie on your Halloween menu. Create some spooky drinks and come up with some fun names like witch’s brew. Serve your drinks in cauldrons and create themed dishes! Your guests will love it.
Halloween is a fun season to attract more people to your venue. There are so many incredible opportunities to increase your bookings. By creating a spooky setting, promoting in a timely manner, and creating great offers, you’re sure to pull in a great crowd!
