Family Friendly Alternatives to Halloween

1. Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin carving is a great activity where you family does not have to tailor to Halloween. They can carve a smiling pumpkin or print out other family friendly images and steer them from spooky images.

Resource: The site Teach Beside Me lists this idea among other alternatives than celebrating Halloween. (Teach Beside Me)

2. Themed Scavenger Hunt/Escape Room

Host a scavenger hunt at home or any area dressed up in costumes of a favorite book or movie. Create excitement the clues to solve a puzzle, look for clues and have fun

Resource: One article provide one theme for their themed scavenger hunt which looks very fun. (San Diego Family)

3. Movie Night

Gather family and/or friends and choose a movies to watch that are not Halloween themed.

You can opt for more family friendly movies or from a book/book series.

Resource: This suggestion came from Ricky's Halloween that provides Halloween activities and Halloween alternative activities. (Ricky’s Halloween)

4. Game Night

Game nights are always exciting and thrilling for everyone. You can easily host this on October 31st and provide a fall theme to your game night. Allow the opportunity for everyone to create their own fall-themed game or lead a game with fall trivia.

Resource: This article from the Macaroni KID provides you with other alternatives for you and your family that choose not to celebrate Halloween. (Macaroni KID)

Final Thoughts

Families and their communities who do not celebrate Halloween due to their religious or cultural beliefs may need more alternatives for their family to engage together. Some families seeking less spooky or horror themed items that are associated with Halloween. Families can seek more Fall celebrations/traditions to come closer together.