Celebrate Halloween at home with these festive activities.
- Get all dressed up, even if there’s nowhere to go.
- Tell, watch, or read ghost stories.
- Carve a pumpkin.
- Pump up the ominous jams.
- Mix up a potion of your own.
- Have a scary movie night.
- Do a (virtual) tarot card reading.
- Watch a magic show from home.
- Decorate.
- Create your perfect Halloween grazing board.
- Learn about autumn traditions around the world.
No matter your age, celebrating Halloween with scary movie nights, themed treats, jack-o’-lantern carving, and dressing up is objectively fun. The good times don’t have to stop at costume parties and haunted houses, either. Here are 11 ways to celebrate Halloween at home.
1. Get all dressed up, even if there’s nowhere to go.
Even if you don’t have a costume party to attend, dressing up can be just as fun at home. Target has an out-of-this-world selection of Halloween costumes, including adaptive options. With a range of adorable family costumes, you can match your crew for at-home celebrations, and your furry friends can join in too with Target’s adorable pet costumes. Open the fun to others by hosting a virtual Zoom costume contest with friends and family.
2. Tell, watch, or read ghost stories.
Take a virtual tour of famous haunted houses for a firsthand look into these eerie homes and hotels. Light a fire in the fireplace and delve into your own repertoire of spooky tales, or read about the most haunted cities in America and the ghosts that call them home.
3. Carve a pumpkin.
Is it even Halloween if you don’t carve a pumpkin? Step up your jack-o’-lantern game this year by upgrading your pumpkin carving tools with a top-rated carving kit and pumpkin punchers that make creating pumpkin art super easy.
4. Pump up the ominous jams.
Get into the festive spirit with a sinister playlist. This one from Spotify features classics like “Ghostbusters,” “Monster Mash,” and dozens more, inviting you to dance the night away with your best rendition of “Thriller.” If you don’t already have a quality Bluetooth speaker, now’s the time to invest in one — a portable smart speaker is a great option.
5. Mix up a potion of your own.
Every night leading up to Halloween can be ghoul’s night, so mix up a festive drink. Serve your favorite cocktails inside hollowed-out mini pumpkins, and garnish them with gummy worms, candy corn, or plastic spiders. For convenient drink deliveries, consider using delivery services to have all your drink ingredients sent straight to your door.
6. Have a scary movie night.
It’s spooky season, and watching scary movies is a must. If horror isn’t your style, don’t worry — there are plenty of funny Halloween flicks available too. Streaming platforms feature various films and TV shows that cater to all tastes. Family-friendly Halloween movies include classics that are perfect for audiences of all ages.
7. Do a (virtual) tarot card reading.
Looking for something unique to do this Halloween? Learn tarot. Delve into the rich history of tarot card practices and get a reading of your own by participating in virtual tarot sessions — you might glean surprising insights.
8. Watch a magic show from home.
You don’t have to leave the house to enjoy live entertainment this Halloween. Various experiences can bring magic acts from around the globe straight to your living room, allowing audiences to enjoy an engaging performance while learning some tricks themselves.
9. Decorate.
Whether you’re aiming for a spooky haunted house look or a cozy pumpkin patch vibe, decorating for the holiday can be enjoyable even if it’s just for yourself. Add flair to your front door with a fall-themed wreath, utilize bat decals for a spooky touch, and brighten your indoor or outdoor space with festive string lights.
10. Create your perfect Halloween grazing board.
Halloween-themed grazing boards are the festive snack option you didn’t know you needed. Create an autumnal harvest feast by adding seasonal fruits like figs, cranberries, pumpkin, and apples to your meat and cheese board. For an adorably spooky touch, use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut a soft cheese like brie.
11. Learn about autumn traditions around the world.
Even though Halloween is a huge deal in the U.S., other holidays take center stage in various countries around the world in late October and early November. DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS is one of the most famous, and you can explore its significance through virtual experiences that delve into the traditions and practices associated with this holiday.
