Many Halloween lovers have been trying to find the best ways to celebrate this year. If you are like me, you look forward to Halloween every year. I love dressing up, fall weather, pumpkin and spiced flavors, and of course getting a little spooky. Now, this year, it is going to be hard to follow guidelines to make Halloween both fun and spooky. Here are some of the best ideas we have seen for how to celebrate Halloween this year.
CDC Recommendations – Now with numbers still being high in our country, it is so important to keep your family and those you come in contact with safe. However, we also understand it is your right to choose what you deem safe for your family. Here is what the CDC has recommended for celebrating Halloween this year.
Masked Costumes – There are many fun ideas for costumes that would look great with a face mask. Here are some of our favorite Halloween-themed masks and costumes. Honestly, there were so many to pick from like Olaf, witches, mummies, cowboys, etc… Here are just some of the costumes that we love.
Love these masks – perfect for families with multiple children:
This company has great masks for animals and teeth to go with many costumes:
I love this phoenix costume!
This Freddy Krueger costume is great:
I love this Scorpion costume!
Here is a great list of costumes to choose from with face masks:
Scavenger Hunt – I love the idea of a Scavenger Hunt during Halloween. This can be played with one family or in a friendly competition between friends and neighbors. Here are some of our favorite Halloween hunts (or should we say haunts!)
Here is a great one for a neighborhood group event:
This is a great neighborhood Halloween walk hunt:
Here is one more neighborhood one:
This is a great game to do at home to find candy on Halloween:
Here is another great treasure hunt:
Spooky Foods – If you don’t feel comfortable leaving your home, here are some spooky treats you could create with your family.
Here is the ultimate list of Halloween foods – pick your favorite and get to creating!
Here is a great list of Halloween cocktails:
Of course, everyone needs some Halloween charcuterie – here are our favorites:
Pod Gatherings – If you feel comfortable or if you have been working with a pod, you may want to have a Halloween party. Of course, it is best to have outside with social distancing and masks. Here are some of our favorite party ideas.
Here are some of our very own invitations and so many more!
Here is a great list of Halloween party ideas:
Here are some great party favors so you don’t have to trick or treat:
Lastly, of course here is a list of Halloween decor:
Lauren Cop is a part-time SAHM (Stay At Home Mom) of Irish Twins and Senior writer/editor of the Olive Shoe Blog. Currently Lauren and her family live in Tallahassee, FL where she teaches at a local pre-school. A Clemson fanatic, alumni and general sports enthusiast. She loves reading, gardening, food, and traveling. Follow her Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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Other Posts by Lauren Cop:
- You Know How Children Are Made, Right? Irish Twins | The Beginning
- Creativity Crusader // Lauren C. Carlisle
- Hot and Sweet | Cowboy Candy
- Bring Out the Nutmeg this Autumn
- Celebrate With A Pancake Party
- Fall Into The Seaason | Transitioning to Fall Tablescapes
