5 Spooky Halloween At Home Activities For Kids (Best COVID Safe Activities)
Halloween is just around the corner, and it’s time to get the kids excited!
There’s no doubt about it, Halloween is a little different this year, but we want to make sure your kids have the best, COVID safe day possible; read more to find out how!
1- Go Trick Or Treating (At Home)!
While door to door Trick or Treating may not exactly be on the cards this year, this isn’t to say that the evening should be void of candy!
For an indoor alternative (that’s just as much fun), turn your home into a giant Trick or Treat scavenger hunt.
Get your hands on your child’s favourite candy (maybe even throwing in some delicious healthy alternatives!) and hide the sweets in difficult to find places around your home (behind bookshelves, under pillows, in the teapot).
The kiddies will love the mysterious aspect, and completely forget that they’re not outside trick or treating.
Extra parent trick: In order to avoid finding a stale chocolate bar lodged between couch cushions in April, keep a note of where you’ve hidden all the sweets!
2- Have Some Fun Apple Bobbing
Halloween at home this year means there’s plenty of opportunity to play some spooky games and activities.
Apple bobbing is a classic, and for good reason – while slightly messy, dunking their heads into cold water is sure to get the kids in a giggly, excited mood.
Don’t think bobbing for apples is up your child’s alley? Check out these other Halloween activities to keep the whole family entertained all night.
3- Rug Up With a Spooky Movie Together
Hail or shine, a Halloween movie night is an absolute must for a spooky night in.
Our favourite Halloween movie for families is Hocus Pocus, but if you and the kids have seen in too many times, check out this exhaustive list of Halloween movies that are spooky, but not frightening enough to keep the kids up all night.
To complete movie night, make sure you’ve got ample snacks – and if the weather’s on the colder side, rug up with blankets, pillows and candles to create a cosy Halloween atmosphere.
4- Go On a Family Halloween At Home Experience!
Searching for a completely pre planned at home activity this spooky season?
AmazingCo’s Family Halloween At Home Experience will get the whole family dressed up, playing games and competing in challenges together.
The winner of the evening (he or she who has collected the most Pumpkin Points throughout the experience) will be crowned the Pumpkin Queen or King – so get ready for some friendly (or not so friendly) family competition!
5- Get Artsy With a Halloween Craft Night
Don your oldest shirts and prepare to get messy – it’s time to bring out the crafts!
Not only will the kids love getting their hands messy with a Halloween inspired arts and crafts night, but they’ll also be able to keep their artistic masterpieces as a momento.
While pumpkin carving is an obvious contender for a crafty Halloween activity, check out this list for even more spooky creations!
And there you have it- proof that you don’t need to leave the house to have a spooky Halloween that the kids will love!