FESTIVE HALLOWE'EN IDEAS...

Hallowe’en is the perfect time to gather loved ones and dive into the magical spirit of the season! From spooky crafts to cozy movie nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy together. Here are 13 family-friendly Hallowe’en activities to fill your October with laughter, creativity, and a touch of fright!

• Pumpkin Carving Party
  Grab some pumpkins, stencils, and safe carving tools for a family carving session. Turn it into a contest for the funniest, spookiest, or most creative design!
• Spooky Storytelling by Flashlight
  Gather around with a flashlight under the chin, make a blanket fort, and take turns telling ghost stories. Keep it light-hearted for little ones or add a spooky twist for older kids!
• Hallowe’en Movie Marathon
  Snuggle up with popcorn and blankets for a marathon of Hallowe’en classics. Hocus Pocus, The Addams Family, or It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown are family favourites!
• DIY Haunted House Tour
  Turn your home into a mini haunted house with decorations and sound effects. Let each family member add a spooky touch, then take a tour—who will make it all the way through?
• Costume Dress-Up and Parade
  Plan a mini costume parade around your neighbourhood or living room! Let kids strut their stuff, practice a scary walk, or add music for a festive mini runway show.
• Hallowe’en Scavenger Hunt
  Create a list of spooky items to find around the neighbourhood or house—like a black cat, a cobweb, or a pumpkin! Bonus: leave tiny treats at each spot for added excitement.
• Ghostly Game Night
  Play Hallowe’en-themed games like “Pin the Hat on the Witch,” a mummy wrap contest (using toilet paper), or a pumpkin bowling game with decorated cans.
• Bake Spooky Treats Together
  Make Hallowe’en-themed cookies, pumpkin bread, or ghost-shaped brownies. Decorate together with candy eyes, sprinkles, and frosting to add a fun (and tasty!) touch.
• Make a Spooky Soundtrack
  Get together and create a Hallowe’en playlist featuring fun spooky songs like “Thriller” or “Monster Mash.” Host a mini dance party or use it as the background music for your festivities.
• Create Hallowe’en Crafts
  Try making paper bats, clay ghosts, or painted pinecones. Use them to decorate the house or give them to friends and neighbours as Hallowe’en treats.
• Ghost Hunting with Flashlights
  Once the sun sets, grab flashlights and go on a “ghost hunt” around the house or backyard. Imagine glowing eyes and eerie shadows—it’s thrilling fun for younger kids!
• Build a Hallowe’en Book Nook
  Create a cozy corner with blankets and pillows and fill it with Hallowe’en-themed books. Have a spooky story read aloud or let the kids explore books on their own.
• Host a “Candy Science” Experiment
  Use extra Hallowe’en candy for fun science experiments like dissolving candy corn in water or making “candy potions” by mixing candies in warm water.

Get into the Hallowe’en spirit and create memories that will last long after the pumpkins have disappeared!