Welcome to Summerween season! You know: that magical time of year when homes are decorated with jack-o-melons (carved watermelons, obviously), and everyone dresses in scary costumes. This ominous-sounding fake holiday was inspired by the Disney Channel cartoon Gravity Falls, in which the titular town celebrates Halloween twice a year.
Sadly, unlike other TV-show inspired observances like Galentine's Day, Summerween hasn't fully caught on with the masses. So far. You might not be able to go trick-or-treating, but you can still throw a party to celebrate. Before you send out your invites, here are a few items you should pick up to take your party to the next level.
Watermelon knife
You need the right tool to sculpt your jack-o-melons, and this easy-to-control, non-stick stainless steel knife will help you slice the scariest-looking specimens on your street. It comes with a protective guard to prevent your guests from finding your fingers in the fruit dish.
Halloween gummies
If you want your guests to get creeped out, put these fruit-flavored gummies in your candy bowl. Guests can indulge in their cannibalistic tendencies and nibble on fingers, eyeballs, bones, and—for your zombie friends—brains.
Inflatable coffin cooler
Drinks liven up any party, and this durable drink cooler keeps with the macabre Summerween theme. Should your party head over to the pool, this coffin doubles as a flotation device.
Black tea lights
These tea lights may be black as night, giving your Summerween party a gothic atmosphere, but the 24 flickering LED lights inside glow so bright that you won't miss any of the subtle details hidden in your guests' costumes. They also have excellent battery life—important for when your party goes late into the evening.
Black witch hats and bats
These themed decorations will put a spell on your coven of friends. Some reviewers say they're sturdy, too, so you can use them again for your October party.
Summerween sign
Your party guests will never look at ice cream the same way again once they catch a glimpse of this tin sign. It's also the perfect way to let everyone know they found your party.
Eyeball garden lights
If you're throwing your Summerween party outdoors, grab these solar-powered eyeball-shaped lights. You'll always feel like somebody's watching you. Each pack contains 12 LED swaying lights; two packs are included with this set.
Black and white striped party supplies
In what can only be a tribute to Beetlejuice, this 113-piece binary-colored party supply set includes napkins, plates, cups, silverware, and an easy-to-clean, waterproof tablecloth that's large enough to cover your most oversized serving table.
Halloween balloon garland
In addition to a set of letter balloons that spell out the word "BOO," there are ghost-shaped balloons, balloons with holiday puns, and colorful streamers that fit with your "Summerween" theme. Arrange this 51-piece set to give your venue a festive look, or use them together for a decorative selfie booth for your guests.
Halloween photo booth props
Speaking of selfies, these 12 pre-assembled photo props would be fun for your guests' pictures or as party favors.
Gothic skull cupcake stand
You're going to have cookies and cupcakes at your party, right? Place the treats on this layered cardboard stand that will take your party over the top.
