While Halloween may still seem far off, the holiday season will be upon us faster than you might think. Last year’s Halloween was something of a bust due to COVID-19, and while the pandemic will likely still be lingering this year, the situation has improved quite a bit. Even if trick-or-treating isn’t viable, you still have some creative ways to celebrate Halloween during COVID-19.
Go All-Out on Decorations
Even if it’s safer to stay home this Halloween, you can still bring the spirit of Halloween to yourself and your neighborhood. Half of the holiday is decorating your property to create a fun and haunted atmosphere—an aspect we’d argue is the most important because, otherwise, the holiday is just kids soliciting candy from their neighbors. Take your indoor and outdoor decorations to the next level this year with professional Halloween decorators who will turn your home into a horror—but in a good way!
Make Homemade Halloween Treats
If your kids can’t go out and get candy around town, one of the most creative ways to celebrate Halloween during COVID-19 is by making your own treats. Not only is this an activity you can include your kids in, but they’ll really begin to enjoy themselves once they discover all the delicious treats they can make. By the end of it, they’ll have plenty of desserts that store-bought candy bars could never hope to compete with.
Start a Halloween Horror Movie Marathon
After making all those treats, a good way to preserve the mood and spend time with your family is through horror movies. Put together a few age-appropriate horror or Halloween-themed movies—and all those decorations you put up will only enhance the spooky atmosphere. This is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday and keep your kids engaged.
Create a Backyard Scavenger Hunt
While it might seem more like an Easter thing, a scavenger hunt in your backyard is an excellent alternative to trick-or-treating. With the creative use of decorations, you can even turn the scavenger hunt into something of a haunted house–esque experience that rewards your kids’ bravery with candy or other prizes. Scavenger hunts are also a good way to give your kids a degree of freedom to act as they please while staying safe under your supervision.
