Americans spend around $9 billion to celebrate Halloween, according to research. They do not mind spending money to buy costumes and treats or pay for fun activities with their family and friends. This goes to show that Americans embrace the festivities during the Halloween season.
Another study reveals that 65% of adults in the U.S. go to Halloween parties and events. But there are many other ways to celebrate Halloween if you no longer want to dress up or go trick-or-treating. For one, you can simply decorate your home with spooky and scary things to give it the Halloween vibe.
If you want more ideas about Halloween activities, whether indoors or outdoors, here are a few options that you can check out.
Host a good, old Halloween party
This is probably one of the most popular activities that grownups can enjoy. Message your family or group of friends. Choose whose place will become your Halloween party venue.
Decide on a theme and make sure that everyone will dress up according to the theme. You can also encourage them to bring or cook their own Halloween recipes to make the dinner party more memorable and fun.
Visit local haunted attractions
There are many popular Halloween must-visit places in the United States. If you love visiting scary places, you can try going to haunted mansions near you. If you love to try an outdoor Halloween fun, you can find tickets for a scary Halloween hayride with your family and friends.
Watch scary movies
For a low-key and affordable activity, you can invite family and friends for a scary movie marathon. Make sure to ask movie recommendations from other people and build your list of scary movies.
You can probably find a lot of scary movies on Netflix nowadays. Do not forget to prepare some snacks and drinks to make the movie-watching experience more unforgettable.
Enjoy playing Halloween games
You can host a simple pumpkin-carving contest. You can also enjoy playing Halloween charades and other spooky-fun games at home.
There are tons of Halloween game ideas on the internet that you can choose from. Just research a few good ones and share them with your family. Make sure to prepare a few prizes for the winners. Chocolates and custom Halloween items are great ideas.
Walk around with friends
If you are not a party person, but you still love to experience the Halloween spirit, you can take a walk during Halloween night. Invite someone to walk with you and engage in friendly conversations. You can also visit a friend’s house and share scary stories for fun.
Keep in mind that Halloween is for people of all ages. You just need to look for creative ways on how to enjoy the festivities. Also, remember that Halloween parties, events, and activities are better celebrated with other people. Do not forget to invite your family and friends to join the exciting Halloween activities with you. Hopefully, you can get some fun ideas to help you prepare for the Halloween season.
