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2020 Halloween Activity and Food Ideas

By Pillsbury Kitchens
Created October 14, 2020
Chomping Monsters
Some of the best family memories are made around Halloween, and this year has the potential to be extraordinary. Though there may be certain traditions you won’t be able to take part in this time around, that only means there’s more opportunity to start new ones!

Some of the best family memories are made around Halloween, and this year has the potential to be extraordinary. Though there may be certain traditions you won’t be able to take part in this time around, that only means there’s more opportunity to start new ones!

We’ve collected some of our favorite safe Halloween ideas and recipes for you and your family to enjoy at home. So break out the fall pumpkins, ghost decorations, and fake spiderwebs, because this Halloween will surely be one to remember.

Safe Halloween Activities

Virtual Halloween activities and other ways to celebrate

  • Pumpkin Carving and Decorating
    • What’s Halloween without pumpkin carving? From frightening witches and bats to grinning jack-o’-lanterns, carve or paint scary faces and designs onto pumpkins for a classic Halloween activity. Once you’re done, place your festive works of art on your doorstep for people passing by to admire. Bring out everyone’s competitive side by hosting a virtual pumpkin carving contest for friends and family.
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt
    • Give your kids a list of Halloween-themed things to look for while they walk outdoors from house to house. This is a great way to check out all of the decorations around your neighborhood as well.
  • Easter-Egg-Style Halloween Candy Hunt
    • Fill old plastic eggs with candy and glowsticks for a nighttime egg hunt. Your kids will have a blast running around in costume, gathering eggs filled with Halloween candy and other trinkets.
  • Virtual Halloween Costume Contest
    • You’re probably no stranger to video calls by now. Show off your scariest and most creative Halloween costumes to friends and family near and far with a virtual Halloween costume contest. Give awards for best homemade costume, most original, best family costume, and best-dressed pet.

Halloween Fun With Kids In The Kitchen

When you think about Halloween 2020 ideas, you can’t forget about the Halloween magic that happens in the kitchen! Bake and create spooky-fun recipes to decorate and devour. These kid-friendly recipes are great for a range of ages too. So roll up your sleeves, crank up your special Halloween playlist and have a dance party while you make these frightfully festive treats.