Halloween At Home

It’s the spookiest time of the year, and that means pumpkins, candy, and more. This year's Halloween may look different than years past, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get in the holiday spirit with some activities right in your own home.

 

 

Jack O’Lanterns may have started as a tradition to ward off bad mojo, but it’s turned into a freeform expression of art and passion for the holiday. Head out and grab a pumpkin from your local grocer, and sit down at the table with the family to see who can come up with the most unique and fun design.

 

 

Dressing up and pretending you're Superman is part of what makes the holiday so special. Having a Halloween costume fashion show for the whole family can help usher in the spirit of the day before the festivities even begin.

 

 

Classic horror films and new thrillers can be found all over streaming platforms, but you can often find family-friendly flicks like “The Harry Potter” series for free on apps like NBC’s Peacock.

 

 

Nothing says Halloween like pumpkin-flavored eats. Taste of Home has put together a list of some amazing pumpkin recipes to try over the holidays.

 

Handing candy out at the door may not be in the cards this year. A sweet activity for the whole family is to make individually wrapped candy bags for you to place at your door or on a table by the sidewalk. That way, you can surprise and delight trick-or-treaters without worrying about social distancing.

 

Here’s a list we’ve found to help you put together an amazing scavenger hunt for the whole family. Hide goodies across your home and watch as your family works to decipher your "extremely clever" clues.