It may feel like it’s still summer, but Halloween is just around the corner. And if you’re anything like us, you can’t wait to decorate your house, get your costume together, and eat all the sweet treats. Of course, this Halloween is going to be a little different than other years — most people won’t be attending Halloween parties, going trick-or-treating, or taking part in normal Halloween events. But just because this Halloween may be unusual, it doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! Check out these great ideas for new Halloween traditions to start this year — they’re so fun you’ll probably want to do them even when things are normal again!
1. Have a neighborhood costume parade
3. Go on a Halloween scavenger hunt
Just because we can’t hang out in crowds doesn’t mean we can’t go outside — instead of trick-or-treating, go on a Halloween scavenger hunt as a family! Dress up in costume, then go outside and start your scavenger hunt. Look for things like blow up lawn decorations, Halloween door wreaths, jack-o-lanterns, Halloween lights, spiderwebs, tombstones, and more!
4. Have a spooky Halloween dinner|4. Have a spooky Halloween dinner
Halloween is one of the only holidays not known for formal dinners. Just think about it — Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter — they’re all known for formal dinners. This year, have a Halloween dinner! Start the meal with pumpkin soup, then move onto pumpkin-shaped hand pies, jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers, and spiderweb pizza. Don’t forget to drink something creepy, like blood orange spritzers.
5. Make boo baskets for friends and neighbors|5. Make boo baskets for friends and neighbors
This year, boo baskets are going to be everywhere. What are boo baskets, you might ask? Well, they’re Halloween baskets filled with all sorts of goodies — candy, decorations, snacks, etc. Make boo baskets for your neighbors, drop them off at their doorsteps, then watch from a few feet away as they open them! It’s the perfect replacement for trick-or-treating.
