Things to Do With Kids Instead of Trick-or-Treating

1 Have a Picnic

Head out to your favourite local park and enjoy the crisp Autumn air. Load up a picnic basket with some of your favourite pumpkin-flavoured snacks, and catch up with each other or some friends.

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2 Travel

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Planning a holiday? Consider flying on Halloween. Some major airlines have been known to offer cheap flights on Oct. 31.

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3 Head to the Movies

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Pack up the family and head to the theatre. There's a good chance you'll have the place all (or mostly) to yourselves (just don't choose a scary movie).

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4 Play With Pumpkins

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Pumpkins can be a great Fall activity that aren't entirely tied to Halloween. You can save this activity for prime trick-or-treating time so your kids will be occupied. Just cut off the tops, and let them dig in to make a mess. Afterward, help them carve or paint their pumpkins, then toast the seeds for a healthy snack.

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5 Make a Campfire

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Take advantage of the cooler weather and cosy up by the fire. Your kids will love story time and toasting marshmallows in the backyard.

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6 Go Bowling

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Head over to your local bowling alley for a couple of games. It's perfect for a group, and there should be no shortage of lanes.

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7 Go Out For Dinner

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Head over to your favourite restaurant, or, if you want to add a little something extra to the night, let the kids choose where to go.

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8 Have a Fall-Themed Scavenger Hunt

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Head over to your local park, playground, or even your own backyard for a Fall-themed scavenger hunt. Your little ones will love exploring and finding all of the hidden treasures on their list.

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9 Throw a Holiday Party

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The day after Halloween is Nov. 1, which is, in my book, the official start of the holiday season. Kick it off a few hours early by throwing a festive holiday party for just you and your kids or for all of your other Halloween-hating friends.

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10 Take the Night Off

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If Halloween is a must for the rest of your family, then let them enjoy it. Take the night off. Park on the couch, wrap yourself up in your coziest blanket, grab a book, and enjoy a little peace and quiet. Just don't forget to leave the porch lights off.

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