In just a few days, ghouls, witches and princesses will take to the streets. Between the costumes, pumpkin carving, haunted houses and trick-or-treating, Halloween is full of hauntingly good times for the entire family.
Make this holiday a howling good one while still balancing out the sugar buzz with these ideas for a fun – and healthy – Halloween for the entire family:
1. Eat Before Your Treat. Don’t send the kids out trick-or-treating when they’re hungry. Providing them with a healthy snack or meal before they go out will help them from diving right into their goody bags. Make it fun for the entire family with ghoulishly delightful Halloween-themed meals and snacks, such as:
2. Take Advantage of Local Community Events. Connect with your neighbors and make some new friends by participating in organized celebrations at your local community center, city park or YMCA. Make sure you wear your costume!
3. Active Trick-or-Treating. Get the whole gang moving by turning trick-or-treating into a game. Map out a route for the kids to help them explore the neighborhood and get in some serious steps (aim for 2,000). You can also set a goal for how many houses you will walk to, and try to beat it! Walking around the neighborhood is great exercise and can become a regular family activity.
4. Throw a Spooky (Silly) Party. Invite friends and neighbors over for a fiendishly good party, or entertain the kiddos with these ideas for creative Halloween-themed games:
And to keep your kiddos protected and healthy through all of the Halloween festivities, be sure to check out these great safety tips from Bright Horizons on everything from trick-or-treating and candy, to costumes and pumpkin carving!
