Halloween From Home: 7 Fresh Ideas for 2020
Halloween celebrations are sure to look a little bit different this season — but that doesn't mean you have to give up on celebrating the most frightfully fun day of the year! From taking your annual costume party to Zoom to coming up with new methods for trick-or-treating, there are all sorts of creative ways to have a safe and spooktacular Halloween.
First and foremost, remember to look for guidance from local and national public health officials. The CDC has a lengthy list of safety precautions to take during the fall holidays, along with some fun ideas for socially distanced celebrations:
Boo! Five Haunted Destinations Around Illinois to Explore This Halloween
Do you believe in ghosts, or are you more of a skeptic? One USA Today poll suggests that about 45 percent of Americans believe in spirits and phantoms.
The good news? Most people aren't actually afraid of these specters; in fact, 43 percent say that they believe that ghosts are totally harmless. Maybe this is why, in a 2017 survey, 33 percent of prospective homebuyers said that they would be completely fine with living in a haunted house, and 25 percent said they would at least be "open to it" — especially if it came with perks like a price reduction, extra bedrooms, or access to a good neighborhood.
Family-Friendly Halloween Festivals
It may be a bit chillier out there, but now is the time to dig in to all of those fun fall activities. Nothing says Halloween like rustling leaves, apple picking, pumpkin carving and costume fun. Here are some family-friendly Halloween festivals in the Chicagoland area that will get you in the autumnal spirit:
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Chicagoland's Best Costume Parties
Halloween is just around the corner. Children will be dressed in costumes and searching for tasty treats from house-to-house, but what about the accompanying parents? There is still some fun to be had for the adults, and Chicago's costume parties embrace just about every theme! If you're looking to show off your perfect costume or just revel in the spirit of Halloween, check out any o...
