Halloween is one of the children’s favorite holidays because, on that day, children will wear fancy costumes and funny Halloween costumes and participate in various Halloween activities. For example, go to various shops to ask for Halloween candy, and the children will shout "Treat or Trick" makes the festive atmosphere stronger.
Halloween is one of the most important holidays in the United States and the most active holiday. For example, the annual Village Halloween Parade (Village Halloween Parade) in New York attracts many people every year. However, due to this year's Covid-19, this parade has been canceled.
Of course, there are many other activities suitable for a family to participate in, such as making Halloween pumpkin lanterns or going to the pumpkin field to participate in Pumpkin Patch activities. Of course, there is another activity that fascinates children especially, which is to go to the neighbor's house to collect Halloween candy.
1. Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch actually refers to pumpkin fields, which are usually organized by farms. There are often pumpkins all over the place, which is so spectacular! Most of the pumpkins are golden yellow that jumps in color. There are also pumpkins of various colors such as green, white, and yellow. They are very suitable for taking pictures, especially when the sun is shining, the color of the photos will be very good.
In Texas, October is the best time for outdoor activities. Everyone must not miss this Pumpkin Patch. Children will love it very much.
In the pumpkin field, you can also buy pumpkins. At the same time, you can also take your children to see many small farm animals, such as cows, horses, and sheep. Therefore, children like it very much, and adults enjoy it too.
2. Prepare Costume for the kids
An important reason children love Halloween is that they can put on their favorite Costume, participate in various Halloween activities, or go to neighbors to ask for candy. Many times, children’s schools will hold Halloween events. For example, children can wear Costume to participate in the campus parade. Parents will arrive early to take pictures of the children, which is definitely an unforgettable memory.
Children’s Costume can be said to be all kinds of strange, with wizards, little fairies, Iron Man, Skeleton, dinosaurs, etc., which are very interesting.
3. Halloween decoration
The most important tradition in Halloween is Halloween decoration. Most people choose to decorate the front yard, and many people make Halloween decorations at home.
In order to better highlight the festive atmosphere, you need to buy some decorative items, such as stickers, hanging lights, pumpkins, and so on. In the front yard, you can also buy some inflatable decorative items. The general size is adult size, standing at the door of the house, very popular with children, and it is easy to store when it is not inflated.
4. Treat or Trick
Treat or Trick is also a favorite activity for children. After the holiday half night, the children will put on the Costume prepared early, and go to the community in groups to ask for Halloween candy. Children will carry pumpkin-shaped buckets, shouting "Treat or Trick" to various shops for candy. Due to this year’s Covid-19, many families will change their “Treat or Trick” approach. The most important thing is to ensure safety and maintain social distance.
5. Participate in Halloween Parade/Game
Many big cities will hold large-scale Halloween Parade (Halloween Parade), for example, the 6th avenue in New York will hold the annual Halloween Parade. Due to the impact of Covid-19 this year, the originally scheduled Halloween Parade has been canceled. You can check whether your city will host various Halloween parades.
The more famous large-scale Halloween parades in the United States are as follows:
New York’s Village Halloween Parade (New York City, New York)
Emma Crawford Festival (Manitou Springs, Colorado)
West Hollywood Carnaval (West Hollywood, California)
Salt River Fields Spooktacular Balloon Festival (Scottsdale, Arizona)
Little Five Points Halloween Festival and Parade (Atlanta, Georgia)
Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns (Chicago, Illinois)
Of course, Disney’s Halloween parade is the most suitable place for children to watch. If you plan to take your children to Disney, don’t miss these wonderful performances.
6. Go to church to participate in activities
If you are a Christian, the best way to celebrate Halloween is to participate in the Halloween prayers organized by the church. The church will also prepare a variety of games and activities for children. These activities are very suitable for families with children.
The situation in 2020 is quite special. Due to Covid-19, the church may not hold large-scale indoor events, but there may also be small-scale events held outdoors.
stay safe
Although these are worthwhile activities for Halloween, the most important thing is to stay safe. Strictly follow the CDC's safety guidelines, wear masks in crowded places, and keep a proper distance. Keep proper humidity indoors and pay attention to indoor air quality. Alorair provides dehumidifiers and air scrubbers to keep your home warm and comfortable and spend a pleasant holiday.