Still not sure what to do for Halloween? If traveling or going to a party isn’t an option, we at CHG want to share some fun and creative ideas to celebrate Halloween at home, whether alone, with family, or with friends… Take note!
Spooky Movie Night
One of the fail-proof plans for Halloween is to set up a marathon of classic or modern horror movies. Create a dark cinema atmosphere at home with dim lighting, blankets, and themed snacks (like “bloody” popcorn or Halloween candies). If you have kids, you can choose lighter or animated scary movies, such as Coco or Hotel Transylvania.
Costume Contest
Host a costume contest among family members or friends. To make it more interesting, require participants to use materials they already have at home or improvise costumes from old clothes. Give out fun awards for categories like “scariest costume,” “most creative,” or “funniest.” You’ll have a blast!
Homemade Escape Room
Create a Halloween-themed escape room at home. You can set it up with clues and puzzles that lead participants from one room to another and even customize the theme: it could be a haunted mansion, a mad scientist’s lab, etc. Use timers to increase the excitement and see who can escape the fastest—what a great plan!
Halloween Crafts
One of the most popular activities for kids is to organize an afternoon of crafts, making decorations for the house like ghost garlands, paper bats, painted pumpkins, or lanterns made from recycled jars. Creating your own decorative pumpkins, either carved or painted, can be a fun project for the whole family. Plus, if you use recycled or low-cost materials for an eco-friendly touch, even better!
Halloween-Themed Cooking
Prepare some spooky recipes in the kitchen: gummy eye cupcakes, cookie fingers, grave-shaped brownies, and more. To make it more interesting, you can organize a “cooking challenge” with your family or friends to see who can create the most creative or terrifying dish!
With these ideas, you can ensure a fun and unique Halloween celebration without leaving your home. All you need is a little creativity and a lot of enthusiasm to have a great time!
