Halloween activities for toddlers. My favorite time of year is here. The cool brisk air, sweater weather, fall colors, pumpkin patch, and HALLOWEEN!
Yay 2020! The awful year of covid and uncertainty. And covid isn’t slowing down. Most places have canceled trick or treating. So, what does that mean for our kiddos?
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Trick or Treating is such a fun activity for kids of all ages. They are able to get dressed up as their favorite character, animal, or whatever they would like to be. Then, walk around their neighborhood and collect candy. It is the time of year that a small kid (or even a big kid) look forward to.
This year is going to look a little different. I hope you live in an area where it isn’t canceled although you may still be worried to send your child out. Here is a list of Halloween activities to do instead.
Related: 10 Fall Outdoor Activities
Halloween Activities
Paint Pumpkins
Kids love to paint or color. Grab a few of the little pumpkins and allow them to express their creativity. Or grab a couple of bigger ones and draw a scene or picture on them. Let them get messy and have a good time.
Read a Halloween book
My boys always enjoy reading books, it is a must, especially at bedtime. So, reading a Halloween book can add to the Halloween festivities. You could also watch a family-friendly Halloween movie. Some of our favorites are Hocus Pocus, The Addam’s Family, and Casper.
Tie Dye shirts
Tie Dying shirts is always a fun time and a neat activity to do with kids. They are able to pick the colors they would like on their shirts and can help put the dye on. You can also use fall colors to make it feel more of a Halloween activity.
Leaf Rubs
Go on a walk outside, collect some items, and make a picture when you get home. Or collect some leaves and do a leaf run. Place a piece of paper over the leaf and have your little one color. You will have a nice leaf rub that your little one created.
Eat Candy
Even though Trick or Treating is canceled does not mean we can’t enjoy some treats. Make sure you relax and eat some candy with your little ones. But not too much or they will be bouncing off the walls.
Conclusion
However you spend your Halloween this year, it will be a memorable one for everyone. Do your best to create a normal holiday and spend time together as a family. I hope you have a spooky Halloween.
Related: 20 Outdoor Activities
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19 Comments
Sarah
Great suggestions! There’s no trick or treating in a lot of places this year and I feel terrible for the kids, but these are great ideas to help keep the Halloween magic and excitement alive!
Julia Hess
I know it is a strange year this year. But I hope it is still one my kids will remember.
Amber Myers
This is such a great list! We love to watch Halloween movies. And we’ll be eating lots of candy 🙂
Julia Hess
Agreed, I am glad that Hulu and Netflix have a Halloween section to enjoy some movies.
Recovering Superwoman
Okay this is another reminder that we are SO not ready for Halloween in our house! My brain goes straight to Christmas and I never am quite prepared when this sneaks up on me! Ah!
Julia Hess
Haha this is great! I am excited about Christmas too this year. Both my boys are at the age where I think they will really enjoy it.
Tara Pittman
I like the idea of painting a pumpkin. My kid’s school is handing out pumpkins this week
Julia Hess
Oh that is neat of the school. Trying to keep the fall spirit alive.
Yanitza Ninett
These are amazing ideas! Painting pumpkins and tie-dye shirts seem like just the perfect Halloween activity, even for me 😀
Julia Hess
I might be more excited to do these activities than my boys are!!
Joanna
I am looking forward to going to the pumpkin patch this year. As it is on a field, in the open space, it’s not cancelled this year.
Julia Hess
I love pumpkin patches. And luckily they are a place where we can sort of hide from covid.
Priya|how to be a positive parent
Your kids are very cute! We will be collecting some autumn leaves and doing leaf rubs. We also be playing some ‘scary games’ by pointing a torch on our face in the dark! All of us love chocolates- so we will eat chocolates in Halloween.
Julia Hess
Oh thank you!. That’s a great idea and can’t forget about the good chocolates that come with Halloween.
Ivan Jose
I love Halloween. Unfortunately, there won’t be trick or treating this year. These activities could be great alternatives though.
Julia Hess
Yea we are super bummed about no trick or treating but we will try to make things as fun as possible.
Naomi Hills
The tie and dye idea is so cool. My grandkids would love them!
Julia Hess
My boys enjoy picking their colors and then helping put the dye on. Such a fun time.
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