Spending time with grandkids during Halloween can be even more enjoyable with the right activities on the schedule. Playing Halloween-themed games, watching Halloween movies, doing crafts, or making fun holiday treats are all great activities to consider.
Halloween is an incredibly popular holiday in the U.S., and 75% of adults living in the country have Halloween plans this year. If you're a senior living in the southwestern Virginia city of Roanoke, VA, choosing some great Halloween activities to do with grandkids can help make the holiday as enjoyable as possible.
In this guide, we'll give an overview of fun Halloween activities for adults and grandkids.
Halloween can be a great time to get together with family and friends and to have a unique holiday celebration that's unlike any other. To host a Halloween party that feels comfortable and exciting to everyone who attends, however, there are a few pieces that you'll want to skillfully move into place during the planning process.
Doing the following can lead to a successful party and make your event enjoyable for everyone who attends:
You may want to provide foods that keep dietary restrictions in mind to ensure healthy aging.
It's also a great idea to decorate the space where you'll be hosting the party with fun Halloween decorations to set the mood. This can help ensure everyone feels the Halloween spirit as soon as they walk in the door.
Although there's no shortage of memory care holiday ideas for activities during Halloween, some are better than others. Beyond trick or treating and costume parties, here are some of the best activities you may want to plan for your assisted living celebrations.
Playing games isn't a bad way to spend an evening among friends and family members, so consider adding some to your schedule if you want to have a great time at a Halloween event. Socializing is a great way to improve mental health, and playing Halloween-themed games is a great way to do it while getting a little competitive in the process.
The following are great options to consider:
You might also simply want to play some fun card games or board games to make the night a fun one.
Watching spooky Halloween flicks is one option to consider for a Halloween party or night of activities. Plenty of movies that are Halloween-related are fun for all ages and can keep everyone entertained.
Consider watching an animated Halloween film or a classic black and white horror film to have some intergenerational fall fun during the holiday.
Working on arts and crafts can be a fun hobby at any time of the year, but preparing some ideas for a Halloween event or get-together can also be a winning move.
Making crafts that relate to witches, ghosts, goblins, or haunted houses can be a lot of fun for everyone, including seniors and their grandchildren. You may also want to paint some Halloween paintings or paint pumpkins to have even more fun getting creative during Halloween.
Providing food and snacks during a Halloween holiday party is a great move and can allow seniors to feel comfortable and satisfied as they socialize with loved ones. Consider providing treats and foods that include cinnamon, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and other fall favorites, or consider making Halloween foods that relate to witches, ghosts, and haunted houses and have spooky designs.
Even better, make creating and decorating fun snacks part of the event itself. Making fun Halloween treats can be an enjoyable way to pass the time with family members and can result in some tasty snacks to indulge in afterward.
Sometimes it can be difficult to get the ball rolling at a social event, so you might want to have some good Halloween icebreakers ready to go. Here are some icebreakers you might want to introduce, if needed:
Some family-friendly Halloween activities are more popular than others. Trick-or-treating and costume parties come in at the very top of the list, but it's always a good idea to think outside the box and look for other enjoyable activities for the Halloween holiday.
If you're throwing a Halloween party, consider other activities such as senior crafts and games, watching scary movies, and storytelling.
Throwing a fun fall-themed party can be a great idea, whether it's Halloween-related or not. There are a few things that people tend to think of when they think about the fall season, so consider introducing these into your party plan.
Foods such as pumpkins, sweet potatoes, squash, apples, cranberries, and cinnamon are always great to consider when making fall snacks and dishes. To decorate a space for a fall party, consider adding colors such as brown, orange, and red, and use decorations that have a natural look to them, such as pumpkins, fallen leaves, acorns, gourds, and wreaths.
There are a lot of fun Halloween activities for adults and grandkids to enjoy together, so consider taking the time to do them this Halloween. Playing Halloween games, hosting a movie night, and doing Halloween crafts such as pumpkin painting can be a lot of fun for people of all ages.
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