Five fun alternatives to trick-or-treating 🎃👻🦇
Halloween isn't cancelled this year!
Last updated 28th Oct 2020
2020, the year of staying in, face masks and social distancing. If you're wondering what to do with the kids this Halloween - we've got you covered!
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Get messy with the glitter and glue by making your own decorations or how about a trick-or-treat treasure hunt in the garden? There are plenty spooky, safe and fun alternatives for all the family this Halloween.
2020 Halloween Alternatives
Be creative with food
Usually we tell our kids not to play with their food, Halloween can be an exception. Make dinner time into a party and your guaranteed to be on to a winner. From bloody finger hot dogs to the healthier option of satsuma pumpkins or banana ghosts, Halloween doesn't always have to be about sweet treats.
Get crafty!
On many occasion this year you have probably found yourself getting out the crafts box to stop the children from squabbling and away from their computer screens. The season of crunching leaves and pumpkin spice is the perfect opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and thinking about all the ghosts and goblins that may lurk around the corner and it doesn't have to cost the earth either! You can make many things from simple household items. Halloween masks made from paper plates, tissue paper ghosts, hanging bats made of toilet paper rolls, a Halloween themed garland out of some string or back to basics with some good ole' pumpkin carving.
Stand out with your own window display
If you want to keep the crafting simple, colouring pens and paper will do. Over the last few months we have seen windows and streets adorned with rainbows for our NHS. This can be easily adapted for autumn. Task the children with creating their own posters and signs to display in the window or at the front door to let your neighbours know you are celebrating Halloween safely and from a distance this year. Then pop on your wellies and biggest winter coat and see how many you can spot around your neighbourhood.
Pick your own pumpkins
There is no denying that orange is the colour palette of Halloween and who can forget our good friend Jack-o'-lantern! There are not many people who can't help but crack a smile when they see the big orange spheres appear. If you're up to leaving the house, many local farms and venues have pick your own pumpkin patches which are open spaces and social distancing adhered to by pre-booking your time slot. Once the family have worn themselves out running around to find the best of the bunch, it's time to head home. Create yourself a friend straight away or if the little ones have picked the whole patch, why not extend the fun by hiding pumpkins around the house or in the garden with clues for everyone to find – great for the competitive types!
Have a virtual costume party
A big part of Halloween is dressing up and interacting with friends and family enjoying the festivities together. 2020 has been the year of the video call, so why not use technology to your advantage and organise a get together from the comfort of your own home, fun for children and grown-ups a like.
Whatever you decide to do, stay safe, stick to guidelines and advice and most importantly remember to have fun!