Wondering what you could do to get into the Halloween spirit this year? Here are some ways you can get yourself ready for the Halloween season! 

One activity that you could enjoy with friends or family is taking a trip to your local pumpkin patch and getting a pumpkin that you can carve up or paint with a creative Halloween-inspired design. There are a few local options to explore. 

Going to a haunted house with friends is a great option if you’re someone who enjoys getting a good scare.You can even make your own fun by making a little haunted house inside your own home for your family and friends to go through. If you can, throwing a Halloween party is the perfect way to share the Halloween spirit with people that you care about. The ideal Halloween party for friends and family offers drinks, snacks, and some fun party games to keep your guests entertained (Halloween-themed, of course). Spooky decorations and some dim lights are perfect for setting a spooky mood.

 Halloween provides the perfect opportunity for creating fun crafts and displaying your artistic abilities. Some crafts you could create include decorations such as spiders made from pipe cleaners or cute pumpkins you can create with styrofoam balls that you paint and design to your liking. 

Another thing you can do if you plan on getting dressed up for Halloween is make your own costume! Of course, this will take time, but it would be nice to see what you made in the end and it has your own special touch to it. 

Whipping up some tasty Halloween desserts and decorating them is a fun way to get ready for this spooky time of the year. You can make many things like pumpkins, witch hats, spiders, or scary Halloween characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason, Michael Myers, and many more. 

 If you don’t plan on doing anything on October 31st, handing out candy to the kids in your neighborhood is a small, but appreciated way of showing your Halloween spirit. For those who don’t feel like handing out the candy, leaving out a bowl full of it is a less involved (but risky) option. However you choose to celebrate the holiday this year, try your best to get in the seasonal and festive spirit!