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Ideas of what to do with the family this Halloween

Halloween is almost upon us… A long time ago, people believed that on this night, friendly and spooky spirits could visit the world. To stay safe, they wore costumes and lit big fires. Today, we celebrate Halloween by dressing up, carving pumpkins, going trick-or-treating, enjoying sweets & treats and spooky fun. It’s a time for creativity, laughter, and a little bit of fright — but all in good fun!

Here are a bunch of fun Halloween ideas, depending on your vibe — spooky, social, cosy, or creative:

🎃 If you want to go out

  • Host or attend a costume party– dressing up is so much fun and to make your own costume buillds the excitement!
  • Haunted house tour — check local listings for Halloween events or haunted attractions.
  • Outdoor movie night — project a scary film outside with blankets, popcorn, and string lights.
  • Pumpkin picking — a great family experience, see our tips here!

👻 If you want to stay in

  • Halloween movie marathon — if you need any suggestions, see our selection here!
  • Pumpkin carving or painting — add LED candles inside and display them around the house.
  • Bake spooky treats — we have a selection of spooky treats to make, click here!
  • DIY haunted house — decorate your home with cobwebs, eerie lighting, and creepy sound effects for friends or trick-or-treaters.

🧛 If you’re into creative stuff

  • Make your own costume — challenge yourself to create one from thrifted or repurposed materials.
  • Halloween photo shoot — set up themed props and lighting for dramatic portraits or group pics.
  • Storytelling night — write or share ghost stories (real or made-up).
  • DIY decorations — craft things like floating ghosts from cheesecloth, bat garlands, or potion bottles. We have some other ideas on our craft page here.

🕸️ If you prefer chill / low-key

  • Read spooky books — see our Raring2go! suggestions here!
  • Get LED candles, play eerie music, and relax — basically turn your room into a witchy autumn retreat.

Whatever you decide to do this Halloween, have fun and stay safe…

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