Covid-19 has thrown us a curve ball this year and with Halloween around the corner, things are going to look different. Different does not need to be bad!
I have created a list of ideas on safe ways you can celebrate Halloween! If you make Halloween fun, your kids will still be happy!
Here Are 12 Suggestions:
1. DIY HAUNTED HOUSE
There are fun ways to make a haunted house without giving your children nightmares.
2. GUESS WHAT’S IN THE BOX CHALLENGE
Why not make your kids squirm while they think they are touching eye balls and brains! Using a plate and a blindfold would work well too.
3. SCAVENGER HUNT
Hide candy around your house. Make your children a list of clues for them to hunt for their treasures.
4. HALLOWEEN MOVIE MARATHON
I used to love watching Halloween TV specials and movies as a child.
Here are some great movie suggestions for kids of all ages.
5. HALLOWEEN CRAFTS
There are so many cute Halloween themed crafts that you can do with your kids.
6. VIRTUAL DANCE PARTY
Create a fun Halloween Playlist for your kids to dance to. You can use YouTube or a music app! Here is a the list of songs below from my Spotify Halloween list.
SONG SUGGESTIONS
I’m in love with a monster -Fifth Harmony
Thriller – Michael Jackson
Ghost Busters – Ray Parker JR
Somebody’s Watching Me – Rockwell
Time Warp – Rocky Horror Picture Show
Problem – Becky G & Will.I.am
Maneater – Hall & Oats
Monster Mash- Bobby Picket
The Monster – Eminem, Rihanna
Spooky Scary Skeletons – Andrew Gold
Calling All The Monsters – China Anne McClain
This Is Halloween – The Citizens Of Halloween
Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Chillin’ Like A Villain -Sofia Carson
7. CANDY DROP OFF
Here is a cool idea you can plan with your neighbours. Do a pot luck candy drop off. Have your red neighbours plan a time frame with you. Make candy bags for each child involved. Have the children stand on their porches with masks and the adults will drop the bags down 6 feet away.
8. HALLOWEEN GAMES
Why not play some Halloween party games with your kids and some close friends or family in your social bubble.
9. VIRTUAL PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST
Buy pumpkins and decorate them at home. Organize a time to hop on a virtual app like Zoom or House Party with friends or family and show off your pumpkins. Have everyone vote on their favourite jack-o-lantern.
10. BAKING WITH PUMPKIN
Check out these yummy pumpkin themed dessert recipes to make with your kids.
11. HALLOWEEN CANDY BAKING
Purchase small assorted chocolate bars and bake some of these yummy desserts.
12. HALLOWEEN NIGHT OF LIGHTS (SOCIAL DISTANCING EVENT)
If you are a resident of Ontario Canada, you MUST check out this amazing event throughout the month of October.
This event allows you to enjoy halloween from the comfort of your own car with a drive through light display and music on your radio insync with the show.
Get 25% off Thursdays and Sundays and 15% Off for Fridays and Saturdays using the code EKOAD
**There are only limited spots saved under the EKOAD code for each night so make sure to get your tickets ASAP!
Details are in this link: https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/09/11/halloween-night-of-lights-deal