Halloween is right around the bend, which is the perfect time to host Halloween activities with your friends! For example: Raprager Farms, Howl O’ Scream. While going to places like those may be fun, it can additionally be expensive and stressful to plan which is what this list is for; it is easygoing but still holds opportunities to get festive for Halloween.
- Pumpkin Carving
Pumpkins can be discovered all over Tampa, in your neighborhood Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Hyde Park or even a distant pumpkin patch. Buy some pumpkins, carve spooky or creative design ns and maybe even have a pumpkin carving contest! Stencils for carving out one’s pumpkin can be discovered on Pinterest or simply Google. Pumpkin carving can be an interactive way to decorate for Halloween and hangout at the same time.
- Horror Movie Marathon
Horror movies can be discovered on streaming platforms like Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and much more. In another article I wrote, you can explore a list of Halloween Horror movies I reviewed. Dim the lights, decorate the room, and stock up on some festive snacks. An evening where the thrill of being scared is balanced with the camaraderie of friends, making it a memorable spooky night. This movie night can additionally be held outside on a screen if a projector is available to you.
- Halloween-themed baking
Pinterest is an amazing app for baking inspiration. Baking with friends can be so much fun notably when you have a theme to it. Pinterest can display the baking recipes and additionally the final presentation of the aesthetic bakery. Take a trip to your nearest Publix gather the ingredients and make some festive treats. For instance, one could make Oreo spider cupcakes, pretzel spider webs, Rice Krispie pumpkin treats, monster cake pops, or even graveyard brownies.
- Trick-or-Treating
Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year, and even though it is a weekday, you can still go out with your friends for trick-or-treating. No one is too old for free candy. Dress up in your costume along with your friends and go door-to-door!