With Halloween just around the corner, it’s time to get into the spooky spirit! Here are 8 things to cross off your October bucket list to get festive and dive into a spook-tacular mood.
- Carve a pumpkin
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This is a classic fall activity to do together with friends and family. Head over to a pumpkin patch, pick a pumpkin that catches your eye and get to carving! Not only can this turn into a fun competition to see who carves the best pumpkin, but the pumpkins can also be displayed as decor!
- Watch a scary movie
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What better way to get into the Halloween spirit than watch a scary movie! This is the perfect opportunity to watch Halloween classics such as Hocus Pocus, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown or Coraline. You can bring your friends and family on board and turn this into a Halloween movie marathon. A tip for students on a budget: cineplex tickets are discounted on Tuesdays! I heard that the movie Smile is in theatres…
- Decorate your house
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Head over to your nearest dollar store or use any arts and crafts materials that you have at home to make some spooky decorations! From jack-o-lanterns to skeletons to fake spider webs hanging from your walls, there are a variety ways to get your house ready for Halloween! This might even be a fun activity to do together with your roommates or family.
- Walk through a haunted house
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This is a great activity for jump-scare lovers and adrenaline-seekers! If you’re looking to get frightened and horror movies aren’t cutting it, you should definitely consider walking through a haunted house. The Century Manor in Downtown Hamilton seems to have lots of great reviews… definitely something to check out!
- Bake some Halloween-themed treats
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This holiday season, you can get creative with baking Halloween-themed treats. From cookies to cupcakes to brownies, there are so many delicious baked goods to make. You can make this a group activity and enjoy some delicious treats together!
- Dress up
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You’re never too old to dress up for Halloween. Check out your local Halloween costume store for some inspiration! It can be as simple as wearing a witch hat or wearing some Halloween-themed makeup to going full out with the complete ensemble.
- Dress up your pets
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If you want someone to dress up with you, you can always dress up your pets! Guess what? You can even plan matching costumes!
- Throw a costume party
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Invite some friends over, get dressed up, and have a spook-tacular night! This is a great opportunity to show off your costumes and spend some time together with your friends.
There are so many fun things to do this Halloween season. You’re never too old to dress up, eat candy or engage in all the Halloween festivities. After all, Halloween only comes around once a year!