Consider coming up with a theme, such as favorite cartoon characters or storybook characters. Invite some friends over for a costume party where only fun, happy costumes are allowed. Elementary Librarian has a great list of Halloween read-alouds for more ideas. Another cute Halloween book is Pumpkin Cat by Anne Mortimer. Read a story such as The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin which focuses more on accepting your differences and fitting in than trying to scare kids on Halloween. To ensure the festival will be free from spookiness, consider attending one sponsored by a church where it’s less likely that ghosts, skeletons, guts, and gore will make an appearance. Many fall festivals are held during the day and focus on the fun side of the season. These parades are usually free from spooky costumes and, instead, focus on adorable animals in silly costumes.

Watch a pet paradeĬheck your local newspaper or activity guide for a pet costume parade. While it may not be the most hygienic, kids will have fun trying to capture the apples with their mouths. If you’re having a Halloween party, throw in a traditional bobbing for apples game. Paint pumpkinsįor some kids, carving pumpkins can be too spooky, especially with their crazy faces, but what’s stopping you from painting a pumpkin? Choose some bright colors and focus on funny faces or cute patterns, such as dots and stripes. Here’s our list of non-spooky Halloween activities you can try this year. There are plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween without bringing in the darker side of the season. Still, that doesn’t mean you have to skip Halloween altogether. It’s hard to know what’s lurking around the corner at pumpkin patches, corn mazes, trunk or treats, and even the local grocery store. For kids who are traumatized or dislike ghosts, ghouls, and skeletons, Halloween can be a rough season.

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