It's time to fill your weekends with family-friendly Halloween activities to make this October the best one yet! There are a ton of  things to do on Halloween, such as haunted houses, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches, but there is also plenty of entertainment available at home for both adults and children of all ages.

There are of course the well-known customs like carving a huge pumpkin, competing for the title of having the best Halloween decorations in the neighborhood, exchanging ghost stories, and trick-or-treating, but that's just the start. Create a tonne of Halloween crafts (you'll find ideas on this list for toddlers, preschoolers, and up) and cook up some delectable Halloween treats (and savories!). one of our preferred ones? A homemade batch of fluffy purple witch slime that serves as both an excellent sensory activity for kids and a hands-on science lesson.

Check out these Halloween party games as well if you're hosting a gathering. You will undoubtedly be in the Halloween spirit but also pretty exhausted after all of this, not to mention making costumes with the kids. The best kids' Halloween movies on Netflix are what we recommend watching as a family on the couch with miniature kettles of monster popcorn.

Make an occasion bin for Halloween

Shakira Patterson, a mom and lifestyle blogger, discovered that she frequently neglected to use the adorable seasonal tabletop and kitchen items she had bought. The remedy? Place them in a counter-top open bin. Patterson encourages you to share your creation on social media by tagging her and using the hashtag #occasions in, where you can find a tonne of bin inspiration from her community.

Find the Best Decorations in the Area

The yard-decorating process begins months before the big event. To find the spookiest displays in your city or town, schedule an evening drive for a date in October before the 31st. Decide who the best is by family vote.