
{"id":1486,"date":"2020-10-09T15:25:16","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T15:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodfordcommunity\/?p=1486"},"modified":"2024-05-28T08:47:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-28T08:47:04","slug":"what-to-do-for-halloween-instead-of-trick-or-treating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/what-to-do-for-halloween-instead-of-trick-or-treating\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do for Halloween instead of trick or treating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Halloween trick or treating alternatives for the Edmonton area<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is there to do for Halloween instead of trick or treating? While trick or treating is a great tradition, there are plenty of other Halloween themed events and activities that you can do in the Edmonton area in 2020. If trick or treating isn\u2019t for you this year,&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">then check out our trick or treating alternatives below.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2024\/05\/28084638\/Trick-or-treat_2_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kids trick or treating\" class=\"wp-image-2309 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2024\/05\/28084638\/Trick-or-treat_2_b-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2024\/05\/28084638\/Trick-or-treat_2_b-1-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Is trick or treating canceled in Edmonton, AB?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Several shopping&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">centres<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the area have canceled their regular trick or treating activity. We also anticipate that many people will choose not to trick or treat this year since many people would normally go to one of these public areas for the event. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you norm<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ally&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">trick or treat at a shopping&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">centre<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;in the area, then you might want to consider a trick or treating alternative for the 2020 season.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Four fun Halloween activities to replace trick or treating in 2020<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you want to celebrate Halloween 2020 with just your family or you want to invite a few close friends, all of the activities below can work. Our four fun trick or treating alternatives can all be done indoors or outdo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ors as needed and can work with a group as small as two.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your Halloween plans have been canceled, we hope that you can enjoy one of these fun Halloween-themed activities:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/events-and-activities-for-autumn-2020-near-edmonton-ab\/\">Events and activities for autumn 2020<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Halloween candy scavenger hunt Easter-style<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many people are turning to Easter traditions for Halloween this year. Thankfully, you don\u2019t need to use your Easter eggs, because there are plenty of online and in-store varieties of plastic Halloween<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;eggs which you can fill with candy. Then, all you need to do is find a place to hide your eggs and your kids will still get all of the Halloween candy that they desire.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you want to make the activity even more appropriate for Halloween, you can do it in the dark with glow-in-the-dark eggs. If you can\u2019t find glowing eggs, then putting a glow stick with each egg is a fine alternative.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can make the event&nbsp;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">scarier<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;by dressing up for an older group of kids.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A socially-distant pumpkin carving contest<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pumpkin carving has always been a fall tradition, but this year why not make it the main Halloween event? If pumpkin carving is something that you already love, then this might be the natural way to replace trick or treating. Plus, a contest with a b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ig candy prize is a great way to make it more exciting.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&nbsp;You can even do multiple categories like scariest-pumpkin or most creative.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You have a few options for a socially-distant pumpkin carving contest. If you have a large family, then you might be content just doing the contest within the household and having everyone vote on a winner. I<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">f you want to include more people<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, then a virtual pumpkin contest is easy to pull off. Set a time that everyone has to finish by and use a video chat or pictures to judge the pumpkins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/community\/the-annual-giant-thanksgiving-food-drive-is-taking-place-this-month-in-edmonton-and-sherwood-park\/\">Giant Thanksgiving Food Drive for Edmonton area<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A haunted outdoor Halloween movie<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Who doesn\u2019t love a good Halloween movie? Whether you want silly or scary, you have a multitude to choose from. To make this a Halloween event, you can move t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">he movie outdoors using a projector, and decorate the area with cobwebs<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This can even give kids an activity to dress up for.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keeping the movie outdoors makes it easy to stay socially distanced. With some Halloween-themed treats, this event is sure to be a huge hit for kids and parents. Plus, you <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">can still give out candy if you wish or you can ask everyone to contribute, making it almost like at<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">-home trick or treating.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<h4><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DIY Halloween costumes and decorations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staying home this season gives you even more time to prepare DIY Halloween costumes and decorations. If your family loves to be creative, this could be a fun way to spend the entire day, and then you\u2019ll have plenty of cool things to show off next Halloween<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Otherwise, you can do just one DIY activity, before moving on to one of our other suggested activities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are many online tutorials for making costumes and decorations, so it may be worth finding one that you want to do ahead of time. IF you do it soon, you can order supplies online. We\u2019d love to see what you come up with!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2024\/05\/28084654\/Halloween_2_b.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween candies\" class=\"wp-image-2311 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2024\/05\/28084654\/Halloween_2_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/72\/2024\/05\/28084654\/Halloween_2_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/edmonton.ctvnews.ca\/these-edmonton-area-malls-won-t-have-trick-or-treating-this-year-1.5136568\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edmonton area malls closed for trick or treating<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bccdc.ca\/health-info\/diseases-conditions\/covid-19\/social-interactions\/halloween\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BC CDC Halloween guidelines<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alberta.ca\/halloween-during-covid19.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alberta trick or treating safety guidelines<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Halloween trick or treating alternatives for the Edmonton area&nbsp; What is there to do for Halloween instead of trick or treating? 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