Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, with costumes and candy everywhere. But if you're not prepared, it might turn into a disappointing night. We've put together some tips so that your Halloween will be everything you hope for, especially if you're spending it with family.
Buy a pumpkin and carve it with your family.
Pumpkin carving is one of the most fun activities you can do with your family. You and your family can spend hours creating a masterpiece pumpkin, or you could carve it up without a plan. The point is quality family time.
Either way, the smell of pumpkin guts is sure to get everyone excited for Halloween. You can even challenge the neighbors to carve a pumpkin themselves. This activity will bring the family together in a way you've never seen.
Make some Halloween-themed cookies for trick-or-treaters to enjoy
Prepackaged candy is fun, but you know what else is great? Making some cookies from scratch. Now you can impress your neighborhood with your homemade treats. This is a great activity for parents to do with their children and a fun way to bond over the holidays. Complement your cookies with some Halloween-themed cupcakes. Kids will love it.
Gather up old sheets and blankets to make a haunted house in your basement
How about your very own haunted house to be the spookiest house in the neighborhood? You can go all out making a full-on haunted house, or you can make it simple and have some creepy music playing. The best part about this idea is that your children and their friends will love it. You might even want to set up a small "horror maze" to add another element of excitement. Any trick-or-treaters to your house will be really in for a surprise.
Decorate the outside of your house
Christmas is the holiday that gets all the attention, but decorating at Halloween has become increasingly popular. You can make your house stand out by adding orange lights to the outside of your home.
You could also add cobwebs and spider webs or even try lighting candles in Jack-o'-lanterns. Jack-o'-lanterns are a classic decoration for Halloween. Put some Jack-o'-lanterns around the backyard for your own little "Halloween forest." You could also put them on your front wall or lawn. Neighbors will be impressed when they see that you're celebrating Halloween.
Your decorations don't even have to be homemade. Some stores like Home Depot sell all sorts of Halloween decorations so that you can get inspiration from their store as well.
Put together costumes for you and your kids.
This is a simple old old-fashioned way to have fun on Halloween night. Not only will the kids have fun, but you'll probably have fun too. If your kid is asking for a certain Halloween costume that costs hundreds of dollars, why not give them some creative freedom and let them design it themselves? It's a surefire way to get everyone excited about the holidays.
You can also try dressing up yourself if you want to make the night even more eventful. You'll love seeing your kids' excited little faces when they believe that you're also a zombie or something of that nature.
Watch some horror movies before the big day so that you can get into the spirit.
Hollywood has built up quite a repertoire over the decades of scary Halloween movies. Many people enjoy watching these movies around the holidays, so you may as well join in on the fun.
Suppose you have a projector, even better. It's always more fun to watch them on the big screen anyway, right? Not only will this get you and your family into the spirit, but it may also make for a memorable night.
Go to your local store, and you should be able to find some good horror movies that you can watch.
Tell spooky stories around a campfire.
This one is self-explanatory. It's fun to tell scary stories in the dark, so why not do it around a campfire? It's the perfect way to celebrate Halloween night. You'll impress your family and get everyone in the mood for some good old-fashioned ghost stories.
This is an activity that you can enjoy with your friends as well. Maybe your group of friends enjoys telling scary stories more than playing or watching movies.
Throw an epic Halloween party (with alcohol, if it's legal in your state)
This one is for adults only. You and your friends can go all out for Halloween. Buy some costumes, decorate the house, play Halloween music...the whole nine yards.
Have a costume contest to make things competitive, and don't forget about the alcohol. Halloween parties tend to get crazy at times, so why not embrace it?
It will be a lot of fun, and it really will get everyone in the mood for Halloween night.
It's the time of year when ghosts, ghouls, and goblins come out to play. If you want to enjoy this spooky holiday season with friends, family, or even just yourself, put our tips into practice. We hope they help make your festivities even more fun.
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