In January 2020, everyone thought that this Halloween would be perfect. It landed on a Saturday, and it was on a night of a blue moon, a kind of full moon that only happens every few years. The perfect combination for a spooky, fun night. 

However, with the unexpected challenge of a global pandemic, it seems that this Halloween can’t even happen. With coronavirus cases rising in some parts of the country and social distancing measures still in place, it can be difficult to decide how to proceed for the holiday. 

Here are three ideas that will spook up the holiday, despite everything happening: 

1. Shift trick-or-treat to a grab-and-go

Instead of going door-to-door many experts are suggesting for families to set up tables outdoors, either in front of their house or at the end of their driveway, with candy spread out along the tops of the tables for kids to grab on their way by. In fact, some cities, like Chicago, are encouraging their citizens to follow this guideline. Some neighborhoods have experimented and been extremely successful in preventing the spread, protecting kids and their families, and celebrating the holiday. 

2. Focus on family

Instead of looking for something else to do on Halloween, make a family project out of it. Maybe decorate the backyard or decorate pumpkins. There are tons of activities to do as a family. Like binge watch your favorite scary movies with them or carve pumpkins. It can be really helpful to take some time away from all of the stresses of the world right now, like the pandemic and even the election, and be with family. 

3. Turn your house into your own Halloween celebration

This goes hand-in-hand with the suggestion before this. This suggests turning your home and yard into a “treasure hunt” for your candy, or a bonfire for the adults in the household, or even a small theater set up in your backyard to watch spooky movies from. Almost everything is possible at home. You can even turn your home into a haunted house for the other members of your family. 

These are just a few creative ways to brighten up the Halloween holiday season without completely breaking the bank or contributing to the spread of COVID-19. Hopefully, you have an amazing spooky season!