Top 5 Halloween Celebration Ideas to Consider in 2021

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Need some spooky season inspiration? Well, then you’ve come to the right place. 

It’s that time of year again when the leaves begin to drop, the weather gets crisp, and ghosts roam the streets. And while there are tons of fall activities to do this season, it can be extra fun to get into the spooky spirit too. 

Keep reading to learn 5 Halloween celebration ideas for 2021.   

1. Throw a Costume Party

If you want to have a wild Halloween night, invite some friends over for a costume party. 

To prepare, put up some Halloween party decorations, put out party food and drinks, and get the spooky music blasting. And if you’re over 21, make some fun Halloween cocktails or get pumpkin beer!  

Pro tip: if you want to have the perfect costume, get it dry cleaned or altered before the party.  

People in costumes celebrating Halloween
Young People in Costumes Celebrating Halloween. Group of Young Happy Friends Wearing Halloween Costumes having Fun at Party in Nightclub by doing Scary faces. Celebration of Halloween

2. Make Spooky Treats

If you’re over eating Halloween candy, make some spooky treats instead! Here are some desserts you can make: 

  • Caramel apples
  • Rice Krispie treat mummies   
  • Pumpkin bread  
  • S’mores dip
  • Ghost shaped sugar cookies 
  • “Bloody” red velvet cake 
  • Candy corn cupcakes  

Pro tip: need to lay off the sugar because of overall health or medications? Make savory food like bandaged wrapped severed toes! Don’t worry, they’re just pigs in a blanket. 

3. Watch Scary Movies

There’s no better time to watch scary movies than Halloween night! So grab your popcorn (and maybe some candy) and get ready for a fright. Here are some of the best ones to watch:

  • Scream
  • IT   
  • Halloween 
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street
  • Us 
  • The Strangers  
  • Children of the Corn
  • The Conjuring

Pro tip: if you’re not into scary movies, watch a movie like Hocus Pocus, Halloweentown, or It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. 

4. Play Halloween Games 

If you have children, playing games is a great way to celebrate this holiday. Here are some of the best Halloween games you can play: 

  • Bobbing for apples (or donuts) 
  • Halloween scavenger hunt 
  • Pin the spider on the web 
  • Guess the candy corn count  

Pro tip: invite the extended family over for a tournament! It’s also a great way to spend time with elderly family members who need companion care.   

5. Decorate Your Home 

Even if you’re not planning Halloween parties, it can be fun to decorate your house for the occasion. Here are some awesome decoration ideas: 

  • Jack o’lanterns
  • Fake spider webs 
  • A bubbling cauldron (dry ice)
  • Hanging ghosts 
  • Candy jars 
  • Colorful glass pumpkins
  • An outdoor scarecrow   

Pro tip: if you’re making jack o’lanterns, make sure you have first aid supplies nearby just in case! 

Did You Like Those Halloween Celebration Ideas?  

No matter which of these Halloween celebration ideas you choose, you can’t go wrong. So whether you throw a big costume party or watch a few scary movies, you’re sure to have a blast. Just watch out for any ghouls and goblins on Halloween night! 

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