The days are getting shorter, hot chocolates are getting more frequent and Halloween is just around the corner. At Wicked Uncle, we know that you don’t have to follow the tradition of spooks, scares, and trick-or-treating to enjoy yourself this autumn! Here are some wacky ways to mix up the fun for an alternative Halloween!
- Sweetie hunt
- Tell family stories
- Pumpkin treats!
- Non-scary costumes
- Family pumpkin carving
- Make paper lanterns
- Host a big family gathering
1. Sweetie hunt
Halloween is a time for treats, but this doesn’t have to mean trick-or-treating. The cold weather and fear of stranger-danger can make it preferable to stay indoors, so why not create a sweetie hunt in the confines of your own home! Arm your children with a fun bucket, hide yummy treats around the house, and watch them scramble around as they try desperately to find them!
2. Tell family stories
Spooky films aren’t for everyone, we understand! So, instead of sitting down to watch some classic Halloween films, how about you share some funny and heartwarming family stories with the children. This is a great way to turn Halloween on its head by celebrating the living – or, it can be a sweet and therapeutic way to remember those that’ve passed. Or, use Imagidice to make some creative stories from scratch! And if they listen attentively, then maybe they can watch a film…
3. Pumpkin treats!
We eat sweets and chocolates all year round, so Halloween can be a great time to mix up the treats instead! Spend the afternoon making a tasty pumpkin bread together, or create a warm, wintery pumpkin soup. It’s not only a great bonding session, but also a good opportunity to teach the children some alternative cooking skills. Also, those leftovers will last all week!
4. Non-scary costumes
Everyone loves to dress up, but don’t feel like you have to make it scary! If your children aren’t into the spooky attire, encourage them to dress up as their favourite film or book characters. This way, they still get to feel involved in the fun of fancy dress, but they don’t have to endure all the scares!
5. Family pumpkin carving
Pumpkins are a Halloween staple, and nobody wants to miss out on the carving! But this year, do away with the spooky faces, and try carving something more wholesome. You could get the children to carve a flower or the sun – once you’ve put the candle in the pumpkin, they’ll look beautiful! Alternatively, they could carve in their own names for a pretty, personalised pumpkin.
6. Make paper lanterns
This Halloween, light up the spooky night sky with some vibrant paper lanterns. You can make this a full arts & crafts experience by constructing the lanterns yourself – all you’ll need is paper, a stapler, and scissors! Your children can decorate them with this fancy Pencil & Eraser kit, and then send their creations flying off into the night, or leave them as hanging decorations for the garden.
7. Host a big family gathering
And how about tying all of these activities together in one, big family gathering! Instead of traipsing through the streets spooking strangers, let your children spend the day with people they know and love. Trick-or-treating isn’t for everyone, so this is a fun, comfortable alternative for children who prefer familiar surroundings. Invite every uncle, aunt, and nephew available, and make some autumnal memories you’ll never forget!
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What do ghosts eat for supper? Spooketti.
