Although Halloween activities often present as being 'only for children', there are many ways to engage in the holiday that'll be fun for the whole family. Spooky storytime, reverse trick-or-treating, creative crafting, and visiting the local zoo can all amplify your fun this Halloween.
According to High Point University, around 59% of North Carolinians said they'd participate in Halloween last year, so it's likely your family will be excited to do so again this year.
If you're looking for ways to celebrate in Asheboro, NC, 30 minutes directly south of Greensboro, then look no further. Collected below are the top activities you and your grandkids can do together that'll keep everyone entertained. Keep reading to learn all about them!
When it comes to family-friendly activities for Halloween, you can't go wrong with going to the North Carolina Zoo. Their Halloween event is titled 'Boo at the NC Zoo, ' which already has a delightful ring to it.
The event will provide visitors with a unique bag to collect their trick-or-treat goodies and other prizes. With a variety of planned games, activities, and events, your visit to the zoo will be like never before.
The 4 days dedicated to this Halloween event are:
Each day begins at 9 am and ends at 3 pm, with a $10 entrance fee for non-members.
Telling scary stories by a campfire is the perfect mix of creativity, coziness, and Halloween themes. While you can't have a campfire in your senior apartments, you can set down some fake flames that use LED lights to recreate the flickering.
Gather your loved ones and begin diving into spine-tingling adventures.
The best part about this activity is that you don't even need to know any spooky stories. Your family can either work together to create a brand-new one or come up with individual stories to amaze other family members.
Another way to have fun with creativity during Halloween is to have a crafting party. Grandkids can find as much enjoyment in senior crafts and games as the seniors themselves.
Creating something new with color, paint, and shapes can be fun for people of all ages.
Painting or carving pumpkins should headline your list of potential crafts, but there are many ideas out there. You could try to create:
Once you and your family are dressed up, why not have a little dance party? Halloween is full of peppy music that's sure to get your foot tapping. They're fun songs that make it easy to sing along.
Dancing is a gentle kind of exercise that won't leave you feeling worn out at the end of the celebration. You don't even need to know any particular style of dancing. Simply moving your body around alongside your grandkids is more than enough to keep the night full of laughs and excitement.
To make sure your Halloween never feels stale, think about different games you could play with your family. Almost any game can be suitable for Halloween with only a few changes.
Bingo, for instance, can use Halloween words instead of a number system. You could play something like Scattegories, but only allow Halloween-themed answers.
Don't forget to include bobbing for apples. It's a silly but simple game that'll entice everyone to eat a healthy snack.
The idea of reverse trick-or-treating can be a great way to bring altruism to memory care celebrations. Instead of dressing up and going door-to-door asking for treats from your senior community, why not gift the goodies to residents?
In return, your family will bring joy and holiday spirit to the community. You'll grow closer bonds with one another and with the senior residents. You'll help everyone feel special on a holiday where they may otherwise feel alone.
You'll want to make sure to bring a variety of different treats and goodies, in case of allergies or food restrictions among other seniors.
Coming up with a new costume every year can be a daunting task. It gets even trickier when you want to create a costume ensemble for a larger group.
An easy way to generate costume ideas is to brainstorm with your family.
Go over favorite monsters or shows. Talk about recent hobbies or obsessions. Explore themes, colors, or even interesting shapes that you can carry throughout every costume.
Brainstorming like this can help inspire something that'll get the whole family participating. To start you off, consider some of these group costume ideas:
Although many intergenerational Halloween events involve tons of candy, sometimes a variety of goodies can be more fun for everyone. If you're worried that you need something to give your grandkids, try some of these ideas:
Anything can work as long as you follow two rules: the items are fun and can fit into a typical Halloween trick-or-treat bag.
The good news is that there's no singular best activity. It all depends on what you and your family enjoy most.
Ask your family members what they love most about Halloween, and try to include that in your activity plan. Remember that, as long as you're having assisted living fall fun, then that's all that really matters.
To find even more Halloween activities that will excite and engage the entire family, consider joining TerraBella Asheboro for some holiday spirit. We host a variety of activities, events, and outings throughout each month of the year. We take pride in coming up with holiday activity programs that never feel stale.
Plus, our senior community staff create individualized care plans for every resident, so you'll get the level of care you need to stay safe without feeling overwhelmed. To learn more about how to join our thriving community, contact us today!