Halloween is going to be fantastic in 2020, if a little different. Halloween is on a Saturday, there will be a full moon, and people want to celebrate. Sure it’s 2020, so we need to social distance, wear masks of a different sort to help us stay safe, but we can still have a spooky great time. Check out these can’t miss ideas to make Halloween 2020 a hit. Churchill at the Park is the right place to celebrate. 

How to Decorate Your Apartment

There are so many ways to get your apartment ready for Halloween. We all know it’s important to make a good first impression and this year that’s even truer as most of us will keep trick-or-treaters at a safe distance. Set the stage. Carve creepy pumpkins with stencils and easily available templates. Decorate doors with cut-outs of ghosts, goblins, witches, and more.  Make sure the neighbors can see some colorful creatures by combining monster cut-outs and contact paper on the windows. For the inside, fairy lights, felt spiders, and glow in the dark skeletons are always hit. It’s the little things that really set the mood. Try the mirror hidden message trick, get some scotch tape and spell out a scary message on your mirror, allow the tape to set and remove. Then run some hot water to reveal hidden messages to your guests.

How to Celebrate at Home

For many of us, celebrating Halloween this year will probably have to be done at home. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to raise goosebumps at home. Start by setting the mood with Halloween baking and some apple cider. Carving pumpkins is always a hit, so each person can get involved in making their ideas come to life. What’s Halloween without costumes? Make sure to get everyone dressed up and set up a video conferencing call with friends and family so everyone can share the scares. Set up a baby monitor on the porch, so you can have fun interacting with trick-or-treaters. Treats can be in the form of an outdoor haunted house or a video performance through your windows instead of the typical eatable delights. Movie marathons are great since you can choose movies appropriate to any age group or audience (from Goonies to Friday the 13th, there is something for everyone) and those can be shared from the comfort of your own apartment through a number of popular streaming services (Netflix Party, KAST, YouTube, Discord, Facebook, and more). 

Halloween Hotspots in Dallas

Luckily, stores are open in Dallas, so you can get what you need for Halloween. If you need costume, makeup, and decorations, there is a Spirit Halloween store open this year in Dallas. Looking for a little adventure? Frisco is sponsoring a Zombie Survival Hike for free on October 17. Learn what you need to survive a zombie apocalypse. Get your tickets through EventBrite. Do you prefer to shoot Zombies on a Hayride? Then try the Zombie Safari with shooter tickets beginning at $24.95 and rider tickets at $9.95. 

Social distancing will definitely make Halloween different this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a fun and safe holiday for everyone. Curbside and at-home delivery make it easier than ever to get the decorations, supplies, and costumes you need to make Halloween a hit. Don’t be afraid to get creative with some seasonal inspiring at-home celebration ideas.

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Go Trick-or-Treating

If you have young children, trick-or-treating is most likely a tradition that you have already established. So, throw together some cute costumes for the kiddos, grab a pillowcase, and head out for an adventure. With such a cute and fun neighborhood, there are sure to be plenty of people handing out candy. 

Have a Costume Party

You have a beautiful apartment here at Churchill on the Park, so flaunt it! Invite some friends over for a night of social interactions. Encourage everyone to wear costumes and consider doing a best costume contest with a small prize. Consider giving your neighbors a heads up or even an invite.

Go to a Haunted House

Halloween season is all about the spooky! So make the most of it by visiting a haunted house. Whether or not you enjoy being scared, you are sure to make memories, especially if you bring some friends along with you. Halloween night also tends to be a quieter night to go to large scale haunts such as ones at theme parks. 

Have a Movie Marathon

Nothing will put you in the Halloween spirit quite like a scary movie. Choose some classic horror movies to indulge in on the 31st, grab some snacks, and some good friends and let the fun begin. Sometimes an evening in with great company is even better than going out, plus you can hand out candy to the kids that stop by and help make their evening even more special. 

Now that you have some ideas on things to do on Halloween near your Dallas apartment, start planning! Which of these ideas sound the best to you? Let us know in the comments below. Regardless of what you decide to do, be sure to have a safe and happy Halloween. 

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