Foggy nights and chilling stories are creeping around the corner. With days going by fast, planning must start now to have an epic Halloween. Whether you’re going to the football game, trick-or-treating or having a get-together, there are many things you can do to prepare for the holiday in advance.
For the football game on Friday, the theme is ‘Halloween out.’ This means you can wear Halloween colors or a costume. Since you’re still at school, you’ll have to keep it school appropriate. Make sure that you double check your costume before you show up to the game. If you want to make the night even better, you can pregame by getting ready with your friends. Even having a halloween-themed dinner with decorations beforehand could put a cherry on top.
If you’ve decided to skip the game to go trick-or-treating, here’s some inspiration for your costume. You can look at TV characters or celebrities that match your hair color and find their iconic outfits to wear. If you go with friends you can make a group costume. For example, two girls could be Mal and Evie from Disney’s movie franchise “Descendants.” For boys, you could be Batman and the Joker. You can also take inspiration from platforms like TikTok or Pinterest.
Lastly, a get-together can be the perfect activity if you’re not going to the game or trick-or-treating. Most teens think they are too old to trick-or-treat and prefer to hangout with each other. If you’re wanting to host a Halloween get-together, here’s some steps. First and most important is making the scenery fit the vibe and look organized. If you host the gathering outside, you can make a fire and hang some decorations on trees or posts. If it’s inside, decorate your house with spooky decorations and have food sitting out for the guests.
To be a good host you need it to create a welcoming place. Food, decorations and music are the top three mood setters you can have. Playing Halloween classics or songs that sound spooky would be a perfect choice for the night. If you need help with that, you can go on Youtube, Spotify or Apple Music to find playlists.
Decorations play a key factor in setting the mood and having a welcoming place. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on decorations, then you can shop at Five Below or Walmart. If you want high quality pieces, then go to Spirit Halloween or Michaels. To keep the place looking nice, try not to stack decorations or put them all in one place.
Food is the last step to hosting. You can look up Halloween recipes to make and bake to add to the theme. Pinterest or Tiktok will have lots of recipes for you to follow if you want to try some. If you want regular snacks, you can serve them in festive bowls and lay them on tables throughout the place. Having drinks is also important, like punch or water. You can set out drinks or make a punch bowl for people to come and serve themselves.
Whatever your plans are, this information can help achieve the perfect Halloween night with yourself and friends. I hope this spooky trail leads you to a fang-tastic Halloween!
