At Home Halloween Ideas
Halloween may look a little different this year, but there’s still plenty of spooky fun to be had! A little creative thinking can add up to a scary good time, and maybe even a new tradition or two. From trick-or-treat alternatives to tasty eats, this list has something for big and small goblins alike.
Photo credit: Andrew Beattie on Facebook
Trick-or-Treat Alternatives
Candy Chute
Andrew Beattie came up with this ingeniously simple idea using an old cardboard shipping tube as a candy chute. He plans on putting a sign at the bottom of the chute to show kids where to put their baskets, making the entire process contactless…and pretty cool, we might add!
Candy Sticking
Wendy Reeves Winter shared her idea for getting candy to kids in a safe way: candy sticking. She plans to decorate her yard “Willy Wonka-style,” by taping candy to sticks and greeting kids a safe distance away on her porch.
Halloween Egg Hunt
Feel like keeping the festivities at home? Try filling glow-in-the-dark eggs with candy and then hiding them for your kids to find. You can bump up the Halloween factor by allowing them to hunt for the eggs in costume.
Costume Bicycle Parade
If you have been regularly socializing with close friends or family members, invite them over for a costume bicycle parade. Children could even collect candy from the parade watchers in their bicycle baskets or a bag tied to the handlebars.
Photo credit: Project Denneler
Ghoulish Games
Halloween isn’t just a night, it’s a whole season! Celebrate with these simple carnival-style games you can play again and again.
Pumpkin Ring Toss from Kid Friendly Things to Do
Poke a Pumpkin from Project Denneler
Halloween Bingo from Happiness is Homemade
Spider Race Game from Kid Friendly Things to Do
Henson Halloween
Make your Halloween extra “Henson-y” with these specials!
For Preschoolers:
For Older Kids:
Photo credit: One Artsy Mama
Get Crafty
These simple crafts and coloring pages will get you in the holiday spirit. Afterwards, hang them up and BOOM- your house is decorated for Halloween!
Pumpkin Printing from No Time for Flash Cards
Thankful Pumpkin from Today Parents
Toilet Paper Roll Jack-O-Lanterns from Fun Littles
Halloween Coloring Pages
All Treats, No Tricks
Let’s be honest, the best part of Halloween is the treats! Brew up an old favorite or try one of these fun recipes that will fill your belly and put a smile on your face.
Boo-tiful Books
With so many fun options available, spooky stories are a cozy way to celebrate the season! Check your local library or used bookstore for wallet-friendly options.
Click, Clack, Boo!: A Tricky Treat by Doreen Cornin
Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
Little Boo by Stephen Wunderli
Monstrous Movies
Halloween wouldn’t be Halloween without these classics! Grab some treats and settle in for a family movie night from the comfort of your home.