Free Things To Do At Halloween: Spookiness On A Budget

You’ve all heard of pumpkin carving, but did you know you don’t HAVE to stick to carving pumpkins? It may be a Halloween tradition, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make your own. Or maybe you don’t have time to go out and get yourself a big round pumpkin… No worries, you can still get into the spooky spirit.

How?

By carving any fruit you have! Pineapples work very well, but you can use any fruit that has a hard surface.

It’s game time! Halloween is the perfect time for families to enjoy some fun and spooky games together – and the best part is, many of them are completely free!

One favourite is the classic “Mummy Wrap”, where kids compete to wrap each other in toilet paper, turning into mummies as quickly as possible. Another simple game is “Pumpkin Bowling” – line up some plastic cups decorated like ghosts and use a small pumpkin to knock them over. For a spooky twist on hide-and-seek, try “Ghost Hunt”, where the kids search the house or garden for paper ghosts hidden by parents.

You could even dress up and go on a monster hunt through a spooky woodland with a Halloween-themed bingo (obviously with parent supervision!). With just a little imagination, you can create endless Halloween fun without spending a penny!

Looking for some inspiration? We’ve rounded up a list of 10 great Halloween-themed activities and games for you to try at home!

There’s a whole host of great spooky films to watch this Halloween season, and there’s plenty that are kid-friendly too, so grab the blankets and get cosy for your fang-tastic film night.

We think a Harry Potter marathon is in order! Dress up for the occasion in your cloaks and robes, grab the popcorn (make it spooky-themed) and enjoy a sweet hot chocolate.

Need some suggestions for kid-friendly Halloween films? We’ve got you!

Whether you’re in the mood for seriously scary, crazy and creepy, mind-bending and trickery or kid-friendly! Here are some of our family-friendly favourites for your eerie entertainment:

• Hocus Pocus 1 & 2
• The Gremlins
• Beetlejuice
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Frankenweenie
• Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride
• Goosebumps
• Coraline (my personal favourite)
• Monster House
• Hotel Transylvania (all 4 of them!)
• The Witches
• ParaNorman
• The Addams Family
• plus so much more!

So grab the blankets and get cosy for your fang-tastic film night! Don’t forget the popcorn and Halloween treats!

Whilst this one may be an American tradition, it’s definitely creeped it’s way into our Halloween traditions on this side of the pond!

Trick or treat is a great way to get into the spooky mood and have a great time and spot a haunted house or two along the way. If you spot a pumpkin outside someone’s door, that means you can go up and knock! Plus, it’s a free and fun activity that the kids will love.

If you’re in need of Halloween costume ideas, we have LOADS! From group costumes and a baby’s first, to Halloween costumes for kids and teens.

Everyone loves to get creative, especially when it comes to Halloween.

So, whether you’re looking for a way to save a few extra pennies or just fancy getting hands-on, a DIY Halloween costume doesn’t always mean that you need to spend months and months agonisingly sewing intricate details.

Take what you already have at home and see what character you can become. Whether it’s Wednesday from the Addams Family or channelling your inner Barbie!

For another type of spook activity, get hands-on and enjoy some family-friendly Halloween craft activities!

These fun and simple Halloween craft ideas are perfect for a night of spook-tacular fun, and did we mention they’re easy too?

You may have most of these crafts supplies already stocked up and in your cupboards, and if you don’t they’re all super easy to find in supermarkets!

If you’re more treat than trick, whip up some delicious snacks to get into the Halloween spirit and try out some of these easy and yummy Halloween treats!

From tasty shortbread biscuits to fab-BOO-lous ghost cookies, we’ve got plenty of great Halloween-inspired recipes for you to try out this Halloween.

And if you’re hosting a Halloween party, here are some Halloween-themed food items you can make!

Why not try your hand at making your own pumpkin spice latte…?

Turn your home into a horrifyingly cool Halloween hideaway and get into the Halloween spirit with some decorating!

You don’t need to spend loads of money on decorations and fancy special effects. There are plenty of great DIY decorations you can make yourself, and creating the decorations is only half the fun!

From using cotton to make spider webs and toilet paper for any mummies you make. Of course, pumpkins will always make the perfect Halloween decoration!

Feeling brave? Grab your coats and scarves and head off on a spooky trail just before dark (don’t forget to bring a torch with you!).

On your DIY ghost trail, try to see if you can spot anything that goes bump in the night…

One of many outdoor activities that you and the kids can enjoy this Halloween!

Sometimes, the best family memories are the brand new traditions you create together! From telling spooky stories to creating finger puppets using a torch, there’s plenty of fantastic Halloween fun you can have that won’t cost you a penny, so get creative and see what you can come up with!