Fun Halloween Activities for Adults--Besides Partying

If you're too old for trick-or-treating and burnt out on the Halloween pub crawl scene, check out these frightening and festive ideas to have a spooky good time this Halloween!

Visit a haunted trail

Are you a horror fan? If you're craving a good scare, check out a thrilling haunted house or attraction. These theme parks frighten and delight visitors with terrifying costumes, elaborate sets, and macabre scenes and props! Wander along a wooded trail, navigate a creepy corn maze, or explore real life haunted prisons and asylums for a good Halloween scare. Haunted attractions range from good-natured creepy fun to downright graphic and disturbing, so be sure to research any haunted house before attending to ensure it is within your tolerance level for horror!

Check out a ghost tour
Are you fascinated by everything paranormal? Halloween is a ideal time to check out historically haunted places on a ghost tour. No matter where you live, there is sure to be a famously haunted hotbed somewhere nearby, offering trolley rides or walking tours of spots known for paranormal activity. What better way to get in the spooky spirit of Halloween than by listening to creepy tales about ghost sightings on a dark, cold night?

Have a scary movie marathon
Are you more of a homebody--especially on a chilly fall night? Curl up on the couch with a bowl of popcorn and a festive drink (such as hot apple cider or pumpkin hot chocolate) for a horror movie fest. Invite over some friends or hide under a blanket with your significant other as you binge watch your favorite fright-filled flicks. If you don’t already own a vast horror movie collection, scope out Netflix for some terrifying titles.

Throw a pumpkin carving party
If being scared isn't your speed, enjoy some G-rated fun with a pumpkin carving party. Invite over friends and tell everyone to bring their own pumpkin. Make sure you have enough carving tools for everyone, prepare some festive treats and drinks, and get creative with your designs! After everyone scoops out their guts, collect the pumpkin seeds, add a little seasoning, and bake them in the oven for a savory Halloween snack.