10 Fun Things To Do This Halloween
Here’s a checklist of 10 fun things that you can do to make the most out of this Halloween!
1. Dress up! You won’t regret it; trust me. Whether you’re Captain Jack Sparrow or you just throw on your PJs and some house slippers, putting on something different from your usual daytime attire definitely makes Halloween more fun, even if you just stay at home and give out candy.
2. Give out candy. Even if you’re too old for trick-or-treating, buying some candy to hand out gives you an opportunity to see all the creative costumes the people in your neighborhood come up with. Plus, it makes you a good sport — it’s a Halloween tradition!
3. Carve a pumpkin. You can do something decorative and elaborate or just carve eyes, a nose, and a mouth — whatever coincides with the level of your artistic ability (or bravery). Or if you don’t have time to go all out and carve a big pumpkin, get a small one and break out the sharpies. Once you get done carving/decorating your pumpkin, put it outside your door and show it off.
4. Decorate your lawn. There are all kinds of Halloween decorations to choose from. Whether you want to go with scary stuff or just buy a light-up pumpkin, putting something in your yard can make Halloween more fun for you — and for the people driving through your neighborhood.
5. Go to or throw a Halloween party. A really fun way to enjoy Halloween is by going to a party! If none of your friends are having a Halloween party, throw one yourself. A dress-up party, a scary-movie-marathon — whatever you choose, be sure to invite all your friends and have fun!
6. Go to a haunted house. You really are missing the spirit of Halloween if you don’t go somewhere “haunted.” See if there’s a haunted house somewhere nearby that you can visit. If you’re too scared to go alone, try asking some friends to go with you.
7. Go to a Halloween parade. See if there’s a Halloween parade going on close to where you live. These are perfect for seeing what creative costumes people come up with and having some good Halloween fun — plus, you might score some candy while you’re there.
8. Read a horror book or short story. If you find yourself alone a lot, try heading to the library or bookstore and getting a horror book or collection of short stories. Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Edgar Allan Poe — whatever you choose, find something scary that will put you in the Halloween mood. It’s fun, really. 
(Warning: If you get grossed out or tend to get freaked out pretty easily [like yours truly], you might want to stay away from anything too gruesome or scary. Just pick something appropriate for your personality.)
9. Watch a horror movie. There are plenty of scary movies that you can rent or buy. Try picking out a few, inviting some people over, and having a good night of fright.
10. Tell scary stories. Get some friends and sit in a big circle; then take turns telling freaky stories and see who can scare everyone the most!
Pick some of these or come up with some ideas of your own — whatever you choose to do this Halloween, remember to have safe, scaryyy fun!
-Andrea
Tags: Halloween, holiday, October, October 31
Andrea, Informative, Life in General | Andrea October 30, 2009
