Halloween
A time for costumes, candy, and crazy fraternity parties that go on all night. While some thrive off the energy of others and enjoy partying and binge drinking like the true college stereotype, here’s to the others who are more into staying at home or doing their own thing.
Here’s a list of stuff to do on Halloween when you don’t want to be a college socialite.
1. Bake Halloween treats.
Halloween is all about the sweet treats. Treat yourself to some brownies or cookies (or both because why not?). Whether you go all out and make baked goods from scratch or throw some Pillsbury jack-o-lantern cookies in the oven, there are few things more fun than baking. This activity can be done with friends or all alone where no will look at you funny for disregarding the possibility of getting salmonella from scarfing down raw cookie dough.
2. Have a Halloween movie marathon
Regardless of if you’re a horror movie fanatic or you just want to have a laugh, watching a movie is never a bad idea. Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket and cozy up on the couch for the night. Best part of this plan: no pants required. Here’s a few movie suggestions on Netflix to start your marathon:
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The Babadook
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The Shining
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It Follows
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Hush
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Stephen King’s Children of the Corn
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Meet the Blacks
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Coraline
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The Nightmare Before Christmas
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The Addams Family
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Death Note
3. Give out candy to trick or treaters.
If you’re one of those people—like me—that find children annoying, this idea is not for you. But if seeing kids smile in their little adorable costumes fills you with joy, then give this a go. If you’re really into the spirit, you can wear a costume and decorate your door step too. Plus, you can always save yourself the leftover candy.
4. Get Spooky.
One of the perks of living in the oldest town in Texas: there’s tons of places that claim to be haunted. Check out supposedly haunted areas in town—for example, the Griffith Fine Arts theatre building or the hidden cemetery within Lanana Creek. This idea is not for the faint of heart. If you favor fake ghosts as opposed to real ones, look for haunted houses nearby and experience manufactured terror for a low price.
5. Do some serious fall crafting.
It’s fall y’all! There are pumpkins in abundance at Walmart, and you know you want to carve one. Hobby Lobby is over flowing with faux fall leaves, craft pumpkins, and paint. The faux pinecones are scented with cinnamon, and you’ve had a pumpkin spice latte every day this week. Let the spell of autumn consume you and create a Pinterest worthy living space. Let your inner sorority girl craftmanship out!