This fall is already looking a little different than previous years. For one, LHS’s homecoming hasn’t happened yet and probably won’t be the same, and haunted houses are hard to come by with current regulations. Even though our world is constantly changing, some of your fall traditions don’t have to.
A great activity to do this fall with friends or family is going to a pumpkin patch. You can go through and get lost in the corn mazes, get fun fall treats, and pick out a pumpkin to go carve (or not). A couple farms that are open this fall and following CDC guidelines are Denver Botanic Gardens, Anderson Farms, and Nick’s Gardens. Just be sure to check their website before going just to stay up to date on their information.
My favorite thing to do is decorate the pumpkins that I’ve handpicked at the pumpkin patch. There are so many ways to decorate pumpkins and add your own creative spin. There is the classic pumpkin face carving, which already has so many options for which shapes and face to use. You can also print out or buy books with templates to trace onto your pumpkin to make any picture you want. Another option is to paint pumpkins with glitter and fun colors.
If you’re not into going outside this time of year, watching scary movies is always an option. This is the time of year when streaming services are releasing Halloween related movies, ranging from kid-friendly to flat out horror. On a day when you need to get away from some homework, check out some fun movies to watch. Some of my personal favorites are Zombieland, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ghostbusters, and Hocus Pocus. Horror movies aren’t really my style, but classics like It and The Shining will definitely give you a scare.
If you’re still planning to dress up for Halloween, now is the time to start brainstorming, if you haven’t already. Spirit Halloweens are open all over town with plenty of materials to choose from. Trying to incorporate masks into a costume is always a challenge. Since the CDC doesn’t recommend Trick-or-treating, maybe wait until next year to go door to door or hand out candy.
There are still so many great things to do this fall, even though we might have to wear a mask while doing them. Be sure to get involved and have fun this fall!