Halloween is a great family holiday. There are plenty of activities that the kids of all ages in your family can participate in, so why not get out of the house and join in the fun? Most cities will have plenty of options for Halloween family fun in the month of October.
Halloween Family Fun Activities:
Trick-or-Treating
One of the most popular Halloween activities for kids is trick-or-treating. If you are concerned about your kids heading out on their own on Halloween night, why not tag along? Don a costume yourself, and take the time to enjoy the scenery and everyone else’s costumes. You might even get some candy of your own!
Decorate the yard
And your house, and yourself. If you choose to stay at home on Halloween night, why not make it fun for everyone who comes to visit you? Decorate your yard, entranceway, and yourself and get ready to enjoy the trick-or-treaters that come to call.
Costume parties
If you enjoy costumes, how about attending a costume party or hosting your own? This can be a great way for adults to have a more mature Halloween celebration, or just a fun way to allow the kids to enjoy their costumes for a little longer.
Haunted houses
If you really want to get creeped out on Halloween, consider taking a tour through local haunted houses. Most are designed to be gory and scary, so keep that in mind if there are little ones in your group. These attractions are usually quite popular, and are often open the entire month of October, so if you don’t want to wait in line consider visiting them earlier in the month.
Boo at the Zoo
If there is a zoo in your city, it might be worth checking to see if yours offers any special events in the month of October. Usually taking place on the weekends, Boo at the Zoo usually allows your kids to dress up in costumes, receive treats, visit their favourite animals, and participate in fun activities.
Movie night
For movie buffs, some theaters will set up all-night horror film festivals. They often feature select cult classics such as the Rocky Horror Picture Show. This can be great entertainment for those who plan on staying up all night. Alternatively, if you want to stay home, consider having your own movie night at home with your personal Halloween favourites.
Make a Halloween-themed meal or spooky treats
Don’t feel like venturing away from home? Have a fun family evening by baking up some Halloween treats like one of these cute Halloween cupcakes or a spooky spider or witch dessert. Or, go one step further and cook an entire meal around a spooky theme.
Haunted hayrides
For another traditional Halloween activity, consider taking a haunted hayride. Often hosted by local farms (quite possibly the one you pick your pumpkin from) these after dark activities include a spooky hayride, bonfire, and snacks and are usually appropriate for all age groups.
Research your ghostly neighbors
Nearly every town has an area or building that is ‘haunted’ by some local ghost. Visit your local library or historical center to find out where these places are, and take your own local tour. In some areas, paranormal investigation teams will take tours out on Halloween to do some ghost hunting of your own.
Read a book
If curling up at home alone with the leftover candy is more your speed, consider reading a suspense/horror book. Your local library can surely recommend some good ones depending on your tastes.
Halloween always offers plenty to do if you take time to do it.
What are your favourite Halloween activities?
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