I’ve been looking at the forecast for Halloween and it’s not looking good. Around here, it will be a high of 39 and a low of 24, with both rain and snow expected that day. Thankfully, we were able to wear our costumes this weekend for an event because I’m not sure how our afternoon is going to look on Halloween.

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I think my kids will be content with just going to the few houses that neighbor our home due to the chilly weather. Maybe this works to my advantage because I’m 36 weeks pregnant and wouldn’t have enjoyed walking around for too long. I’m hoping most of our day in the afternoon and evening could simply be spent together in our warm home.

Here are a few last minute alternative ideas to trick or treating that can all be done indoors:

  • Go trick or treating at an indoor mall.  This is a nice option if you still want to dress up and go trick or treating.
  • Watch a Halloween themed movie, whether in theaters or at home.
  • Make Halloween themed treats together or cook a Halloween-themed dinner. I may want to make some mummies in a blanket or personalized Halloween-themed pizzas.

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  • Play Halloween themed music…and dance! Our kids love when we turn on disco lights and have a dance party.
  • Carve a pumpkin. We have all the things at home to carve pumpkins but haven’t gotten to it yet, so we might need to do it on Halloween!
  • Make Halloween themed crafts. My kids would be so happy if we made Halloween slime.
  • Make it a game night, whether you play Halloween themed games or just pull out the games you already have around the house. I may let my kids play with toilet paper and dress up as mummies.
  • Build a fort with blankets and chairs and read Halloween-themed books with a flashlight.

Have you ever skipped out on trick-or-treating?  What are some of your alternative ideas for a fun evening on Halloween?