I am so glad I have a kiddo w/ an October bday.
It just makes it so much more fun, I think. :)
Boy? Girl? Mine will also be 6. She wants a fairy party.
Last year was her 'big' party. This year, just fam..
But she still wants to dress up and have fun and that's cool.
One activity we love...mini pumpkin decorating. We have done this twice now and it is a huge hit!
First we hide the pumpkins in the yard for them to find. Then they get really creative!
Last year we also invited the kids to dress up. It was a certain theme and DD was dressed to match but the kids just wore their costumes. They loved it.
I am no help on the food part of your Q...