How to Celebrate Halloween During the Pandemic

Since most places will not be doing the normal trick-or-treat celebration of Halloween, it might be best to find another way to celebrate the fall holiday. The CDC does not recommend that anyone go door-to-door due to the increased risk of spreading COVID-19. There are some alternatives, however. Continue reading more of this entry to learn about some of the ways people are going to celebrate Halloween this year!

How to Decorate for Halloween During a Pandemic

Just because children will not be able to enjoy traditional trick-or-treating this year doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a great display of Halloween decorations on a cruise through the neighborhood. Since people will not be able to enjoy your decorations close up, use plenty of orange, purple, white, and green lights to make everything visible.

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Carve pumpkins and put them on display as well. Small lettering on fake gravestones may be hard to read from a distance, so go big. Fake spider webs and inflatable mummies, vampires, and other monster lawn decorations can go a long way to impressing the passersby.

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How to Do a Halloween Scavenger Hunt

A great alternative to normal Halloween trick-or-treating is to prepare treats for a scavenger hunt. Depending on the age of the children involved, you can make the search for treats like an Easter egg hunt. Be mindful of limited daylight and consider doing a scavenger hunt indoors. You might find this Halloween inspires a new tradition for your family.

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How to Have Halloween Costume Contests Online

You can still do Halloween costume contests with other families, or friends by meeting to compare costumes over a Zoom call, or other video conference calling program. Keep in mind that some costumes may look better or worse through a computer or phone camera. Make sure you have bright, multi-directional lighting for your presentation to show off detail, or you could even set up props and stage an entrance for a more cinematic costume contest. Enjoying Halloween indoors doesn’t have to be boring!

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