With Halloween later this week, there is a lot of pressure to have festive plans. Are you tired of dressing up and going to traditional Halloween parties? Would you rather check in early rather than staying out too late on a weeknight? This year, Canyon Park Blog is here to share some alternative ways to spend your night this October 31st. As you make plans, consider the following idea:
Host a Halloween Dinner
If you have friends without young kids, you’re likely not the only person who doesn’t have Halloween plans yet. This year, why not invite everyone over for dinner on Halloween night? Whether you decide on a theme — perhaps harvest-themed dishes with squash or pumpkin — or you’d rather keep it simple, ask friends to bring a side to accompany your main dish. Instead of stressing too hard about making it perfect, make sure to enjoy the company of those around you; holidays are less about what happens and more about who it happens with!
Build a Fort
When was the last time you built a good old-fashioned blanket fort? On Halloween night, consider gathering a few close friends or family members together to turn the living room in your apartment into one giant fort! If you don’t have enough blankets, you could buy the cheapest quality top sheets at a local Walmart, or you could ask those you invite to bring a few blankets of their own. Whether you decide to plan out what you do in the fort after it’s finished — be it telling scary stories, watching a fall-themed movie, or sharing favorite memories — or whether you’d rather see where the night ends up, you’re bound to have a blast building the fort together.
Start a New Tradition
If you’re tired of your old Halloween traditions, create a new one! If you don’t have kids at home but you’re still craving something sweet, why not start an annual Halloween bake-off? You could ask everyone to bring a homemade dessert, vote on the best one, and crown the winner! If you’re looking to do something spooky, make the weekend closest to Halloween each year the chance to drive to a nearby ghost town or haunted attraction you’ve never visited before. For those of you who hate feeling scared, create a tradition that has nothing to do with Halloween entirely! Whatever you decide upon, it will be fun to do it again every year and build up good memories around your new tradition.
Thanks for reading! Have a safe and happy Halloween this year.