Fun Things To Do For Halloween

Spooky Movie Night at Home (Free/Cheap, Family) – Project classics, add a “best scream” award.

Neighborhood Drive-In (Community) – Hang a sheet, use a projector + small FM transmitter or Bluetooth speaker; sell cocoa for charity.

Powdered Donut Competition (Party Game) – Donuts on strings, hands behind backs, hilarity guaranteed.

Pumpkin Festival Day Trip (Family) – Carving demos, live music, cider—snap those fall photos.

Corn Maze After Dark (Teens/Adults) – Flashlight or glow-stick maze for extra goosebumps.

Haunted History Walk (Local Culture) – Guided or DIY research; mix lore with landmarks.

Jack-o’-Lantern Contest (Neighborhood) – Categories: scariest, cleverest pun, most detailed.

Costume Swap Party (Budget-Saver) – Trade outfits, then do a runway vote.

Trunk-or-Treat (Family, Community) – Decorate car trunks; add a non-candy prize table.

Pet Costume Parade (Family) – Prizes for “Best Duo” (pet + human).

Haunted Theater Night (Date Night) – See a spooky play, improv, or magic show.

Comedy & Improv: Fright Edition (Adults) – Halloween sets or “boo-prov” nights.

Escape Room: Horror Theme (Adults/Teens) – Book a late slot for maximum ambiance.

Murder Mystery Dinner (Home or Venue) – Assign characters, serve “poison” mocktails.

Pumpkin Patch + Hayride (Family) – Bundle with a caramel apple tasting.

Haunted House Crawl (Thrill-Seekers) – Hit two or three scare spots in one night.

Cemetery History Tour (Respectful, Educational) – Focus on art, architecture, and stories.

DIY Potion Bar (Party) – Create spooky mocktails/cocktails with color-changing “elixirs.”

Bake-Off: Monster Edition (Family/Friends) – Cookies, cupcakes, and a “witch’s brew” punch.

Pumpkin Painting & Crafting (Mess-Free) – Great for apartments and younger kids.

Scary Story Open Mic (Community) – Library, café, or backyard firepit—keep it PG or PG-13.

Haunted Photo Scavenger Hunt (Teens/Adults) – Landmarks, “ghosts,” and pumpkin selfies.

Thriller Dance Flash Mob (Group Fun) – Learn the choreo on YouTube, surprise the block.

Glow-in-the-Dark Game Night (Free/Cheap) – Blacklights + board games or mini-golf kits.

Volunteer at a Halloween Event (Give Back) – Help run a festival, safety patrol, or donation drive.