Throw Your Kids a 'Summerween' Party Before Fall Hits

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 cartoonGravity 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-stickstainless steel knifewill 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-flavoredgummiesin your candy bowl. Guests can indulge in their cannibalistic tendencies and nibble on fingers, eyeballs, bones, and-for your zombie friends-brains.

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Drinks liven up any party, and this durabledrink coolerkeeps with the macabre Summerween theme. Should your party head over to the pool, this coffin doubles as a flotation device.

Black tea lights

Thesetea lightsmay 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

Thesethemed decorationswill 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.

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Your party guests will never look at ice cream the same way again once they catch a glimpse of thistin 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 thesesolar-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-coloredparty supply setincludes napkins, plates, cups, silverware, and an easy-to-clean, waterproof tablecloth that's large enough to cover your most oversized serving table.

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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 this51-piece setto 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-assembledphoto propswould 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 cardboardstandthat will take your party over the top.

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