10 Halloween Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating! Trick-or-Treating is a fun past time for kids, however in today’s world it can be a scary thing. Whether you are wanting to keep your kids safe or you are just not into the candy overload here are 10 Halloween alternatives to trick-or-treating that will keep your little goblins and witches happy.
1. Boo Baskets
This is the CUTEST thing ever! Very similar to an Easter Basket, a Boo Basket is a great alternative to trick-or-treating. Your little ones will have a basket full of fun things to sort through and you can add the candy they like the most and regulate it to the amount that won’t over dose them on sugar. My daughter made these cute Boo Baskets for her kids, they loved them!
2. Spooky Movie Night
Spooky movie night! Invite your kiddo’s friends over and have a spooky movie night. Pop some popcorn and make some fun treats!
3. Cookie Decorating Contest
This is such a fun idea for kids. Get all the decorations for cookies, with sprinkles and spooky eyes and candy corns etc. This could be a lot of fun and you could have prizes for winners!
This great spooky cookie kit is on Amazon, make things easy on yourself! Grab it with the link below:
4. Corn Maze
Take your kiddos to a corn maze! Get some fun treats and see if you can find your way around the maze.
5. Pumpkin Patch
Take your family to a pumpkin patch, get hot coco and let everyone pick a pumpkin.
6. Pumpkin Carving Contest
Have a pumpkin carving contest. You could have prizes and fun treats while you carve. The cute pumpkin carving kit below can help you get started!
7. Halloween Scavenger Hunt
Have a Halloween scavenger hunt! Hide fun prizes and candy and let your kids figure out clues to find them!
8. Halloween Crafts
Pick a fun craft to do with your kids and let them have a new treat or their favorite treat. Amazon has some great crafts for kids.
This cute painting craft can be found on Amazon, your kids will love painting them and you can put little candies in them.
9. Hay Rides
Take your kids on a fun hay ride, take treats and get some beautiful family photos.
10. Visit a Haunted House
Visit a haunted house and get spooky! This would be fun to do just before it’s getting dark, be safe though and bring flashlights!
This post gives you 10 Halloween Alternatives to Trick-or-Treating! Be safe and have fun with whatever you decide to do.
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