Planning a fun, safe and healthy Halloween experience? Use recycled cardboard, old sheets, and other materials to make DIY decorations, then do the following…
Looking for spooky activities? Try these spirited party games:
- Costume Contest: Encourage homemade costumes to keep it creative and eco-friendly. Have categories like “most creative,” “scariest,” and “best DIY.”
- Active Games: Organize ghost races or zombie tag to get everyone moving.
- Scavenger Hunt: Set up a haunted scavenger hunt with small prizes.
- Pumpkin Decorating: Provide paint, glitter, and markers for a fun twist on pumpkin carving.
- Scary Movie Marathon: Pick classic horror films or family-friendly spooky movies, depending on your crowd.
- Ghost Stories: Gather around and share eerie tales—bonus points if the lights are out and you’ve got a flashlight.
Wondering what to eat? Here’s a cauldron full of weird but healthy food ideas:
- Ghoulish Punch: Make a punch with sparkling water, fresh fruit juice, and frozen berry “eyeballs.”
- Veggie Skeleton: Arrange various veggies on a platter to look like a skeleton—carrot arms, cucumber ribs, etc.
- Fruit Monsters: Turn apple slices, grapes, and strawberries into creepy-cute monster faces.
- Mummy Dogs: Wrap hot dogs in crescent roll dough and bake—add eyes with mustard or ketchup. Or simply serve hot dogs wrapped in tortillas.
- Pumpkin Soup: Serve warm pumpkin soup in hollowed-out mini pumpkins.
- Witchy Trail Mix: Combine nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and a few dark chocolate chips for a spooky snack.
Want to have a healthy Halloween on the go? Here are some creative trick-or-treat ideas:
- Hydration: 100% juice boxes or pouches; chocolate milk bottles or boxes; water bottles with printable Halloween water bottle labels.
- Substitute Sweets: Swap sugary candy for healthy treats—think organic fruit snacks, dried fruit packs, granola bars, dark chocolate squares, whole grain cookies, applesauce pouches, or squeezable yogurt.
- Snack Bags: Hand out snack-sized packages of pretzels, popcorn, graham crackers, dried fruits, trail mix, sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Balanced Treat Bags: Mix a few sweet treats with a healthier snack like popcorn.
- Portion Control: Use small bags or containers to give out an assortment of individually wrapped treats, so kids get a variety without overindulging.
- Creative Handouts: Hand out non-food items like small toys, stickers, bracelets, or glow sticks instead of candy.
You can keep the Halloween spirit without the sugar overload! What are you planning for your healthy Halloween?
