Halloween is going to be fantastic in 2020, if a little different. Halloween is on a Saturday, there will be a full moon, and people want to celebrate. Sure it’s 2020, so we need to social distance, wear masks of a different sort to help us stay safe, but we can still have a spooky great time. Check out these can’t miss ideas to make Halloween 2020 a hit. Carrington Park is the right place to celebrate. 

How to Decorate Your Apartment

There are so many ways to get your apartment ready for Halloween. We all know it’s important to make a good first impression and this year that’s even truer as most of us will keep trick-or-treaters at a safe distance. Set the stage. Carve creepy pumpkins with stencils and easily available templates. Decorate doors with cut-outs of ghosts, goblins, witches, and more.  Make sure the neighbors can see some colorful creatures by combining monster cut-outs and contact paper on the windows. For the inside, fairy lights, felt spiders, and glow in the dark skeletons are always hit. It’s the little things that really set the mood. Try the mirror hidden message trick, get some scotch tape and spell out a scary message on your mirror, allow the tape to set and remove. Then run some hot water to reveal hidden messages to your guests.

How to Celebrate at Home

For many of us, celebrating Halloween this year will probably have to be done at home. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to raise goosebumps at home. Start by setting the mood with Halloween baking and some apple cider. Carving pumpkins is always a hit, so each person can get involved in making their ideas come to life. What’s Halloween without costumes? Make sure to get everyone dressed up and set up a video conferencing call with friends and family so everyone can share the scares. Set up a baby monitor on the porch, so you can have fun interacting with trick-or-treaters. Treats can be in the form of an outdoor haunted house or a video performance through your windows instead of the typical eatable delights. Movie marathons are great since you can choose movies appropriate to any age group or audience (from Goonies to Friday the 13th, there is something for everyone) and those can be shared from the comfort of your own apartment through a number of popular streaming services (Netflix Party, KAST, YouTube, Discord, Facebook, and more). 

Halloween Hotspots in Plano

Luckily, stores are open in Plano, so you can get what you need for Halloween. If you need costume, makeup, and decorations, there is a Spirit Halloween store open this year in Plano. Looking for a little adventure? Frisco is sponsoring a Zombie Survival Hike for free on October 17. Learn what you need to survive a zombie apocalypse. Get your tickets through EventBrite. Do you prefer to shoot Zombies on a Hayride? Then try the Zombie Safari with shooter tickets beginning at $24.95 and rider tickets at $9.95. 

Social distancing will definitely make Halloween different this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a fun and safe holiday for everyone. Curbside and at-home delivery make it easier than ever to get the decorations, supplies, and costumes you need to make Halloween a hit. Don’t be afraid to get creative with some seasonal inspiring at-home celebration ideas.

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Go to a Haunted House

Nothing screams Halloween quite like a haunted house. See if there are any going on near you and invite some friends with you to go check it out. Most of them are open on Halloween and the large scale ones, such as theme park haunts, tend to be quieter on the 31st. 

Have a Bake-Off

If you want to get creative on Halloween while indulging on sweets, have a bake-off! Invite some friends over and see who can make the best pumpkin-spice masterpiece. Get creative with some fun, fall-recipes like pumpkin spice donuts, cheesecake, cupcakes, and anything else you can possibly think of. After, you can enjoy all of the treats you made and be your own judge. 

Have a Costume Party

Although you are no longer trick-or-treating, that doesn’t mean you can’t still dress-up. Host a costume party and encourage everyone to dress up. Chances are, your friends miss it too and will be thankful for the opportunity to break out a costume. 

Hand Out Candy

Do you remember the thrill and excitement of trick-or-treating as a kid? Help the next generation enjoy this experience by handing out candy. Grab a bowl of treats and a seat by the door. When kids come by, give them a treat or show them a trick. Think about what you would have liked to see when you were their age. 

Have a Movie Marathon

Don’t feel like leaving your house this Halloween? Then stay in and have a movie marathon. Choose some classic horror movies, invite some friends over, grab some snacks, and let the fun begin! 

Now that you have some ideas on fun things to do for Halloween, start planning! Whether you decide to check out a haunted house or stay home to watch scary movies, enjoy your night and stay safe! 

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