Clever Ideas for Your Socially Distanced Halloween Celebration
The pandemic is still going strong, but that doesn’t mean this year’s spooky season needs to be canceled altogether.
Traditional Halloween games and activities may be out of the question amid COVID-19, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate while following social distancing guidelines and limiting contact with others.
With these tips from Kris of Parenting With Kris, you can plan the perfect socially distanced Halloween celebration for you and each of your little ones!
Spooktacular Outdoor Gatherings
Whether your kiddos will be trick-or-treating this Halloween or you’ll be hosting a small outdoor gathering with friends and family, these tips will help you to plan a safe evening for all.
- Host an epic outdoor party that meets social distancing guidelines. Keep the guest list small, plan for inclement weather, and make sure all tables and chairs are spaced appropriately.
- No Halloween celebration is complete without classic songs from the Addams Family, Munsters, and Twilight Zone.
- Stay warm and cozy while the kids run around and play by making your own DIY fire pit.
- Ask your guests to mask up when they’re not eating or drinking. These 34 mask recommendations from Good Housekeeping are perfect for socially distanced Halloween celebrations.
- Whether your little goblins will be trick-or-treating or you’ll be leaving out a bowl of candy for the neighbor kids, certain methods or trick-or-treating will be more of a risk than others.
Safe and Cozy Indoor Celebrations
If you and your little ones will be staying in this spooky season, these ideas will make your Halloween celebration as memorable as possible.
- Plan the ultimate Halloween movie night for your family, complete with kid-friendly movies, indoor decorations, and a variety of tasty treats and snacks.
- Make a haunted house in your basement, garage, lawn, or anywhere inside your home.
- Enjoy a few family-friendly Halloween games and activities: Donut-eating races, charades, cookie decorating, and spooky arts and crafts are all great options for families.
- Throw a virtual Halloween party for your little ones and all their friends.
- Sip on festive Halloween drinks and cocktails, sans the alcohol.
Additional Resources
Make this year’s Halloween celebration one to remember with these great tips and resources for kids, teens, and adults like.
- Fall Activities to Do With Your Family In 2020
- Trick-or-Treating to Apple Picking: CDC Ranked Fall Activities Based on Covid-19 Risk
- Halloween Costume Ideas That Reduce the Spread of Covid-19
- 50 Easy Pumpkin Carving Ideas
As you can see, there are so many sweet yet spooky ways to celebrate the Halloween season without putting yourself or your little ones in harm’s way.
Whether you stay in to enjoy a Halloween movie night as a family or host a small gathering in your backyard, these tips and resources will provide you with everything you need to make this year’s celebration as spooktacular as possible.
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Hi there, I’m Jenna! I am a devoted mommy and wife. As well as an advocate for children and creating a peaceful atmosphere for those we love. I co-wrote Faith Actually: Living Life After Tragedy with my husband. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and currently working toward my Master’s in Positive Psychology. My number one desire is to create a peaceful home life for my family. My second desire is to share with you the tips I learn along the way!