{"id":8129,"date":"2021-10-26T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/?p=8129"},"modified":"2021-10-26T09:07:30","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T13:07:30","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-this-halloween-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/how-to-make-the-most-of-this-halloween-season\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make the Most of This Halloween Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Halloween is almost here, but you don\u2019t have to wait until then to start embracing the spooky season. Kick off the wickedly wonderful times by decorating with festive fall colors, creating your own unique Halloween costume, and discovering some outside-the-box ways to get ghoulish with new friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the time the sun sets on All Hallows\u2019 Eve and the spirits are rising, your spirits will already be up from socializing and celebrating the holiday season with Meetup!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-celebration-inspiration-how-to-have-the-best-halloween-ever\">Celebration inspiration: how to have the best Halloween ever&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s almost a shame that Halloween only comes once per year, because it\u2019s one of the most fun and exciting nights on the calendar. The key to making that joy last is finding special ways to make your pre-Halloween days part of the celebration, too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-some-seasonal-crafts-in-preparation\">Make some seasonal crafts in preparation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Halloween is the perfect holiday for do-it-yourself types. Whether you want to go strictly spooky by carving jack-o-lanterns, or you want to capture an all-encompassing fall vibe by making a pine-cone wreath, October is a great month for finding craft materials out in nature!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have kids, crafting Halloween decorations is a perfect hands-on activity for the whole family that won\u2019t break the bank. Instead, you can teach children new skills and see them light up when your home is redesigned with their Halloween handiwork. Some simple, spooktacular Halloween craft ideas include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Popsicle stick and white yarn spiderwebs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Clementine and black marker jack-o-lanterns&nbsp;<\/li><li>Bats cut out of black construction paper&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sugar cookies with Halloween-themed frosting&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1120\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/jack-o-lanters_make-the-most-of-halloween-1120x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/jack-o-lanters_make-the-most-of-halloween-1120x630.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/jack-o-lanters_make-the-most-of-halloween-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/jack-o-lanters_make-the-most-of-halloween-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/jack-o-lanters_make-the-most-of-halloween-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/jack-o-lanters_make-the-most-of-halloween-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1120px) 100vw, 1120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-create-your-one-of-a-kind-halloween-costume\">Create your one-of-a-kind Halloween costume&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Store-bought costumes can certainly be scary, but their prices are even more terrifying. Plus, most people appreciate the individuality and creativity that goes into a homemade costume. Instead of spending your precious holiday time shopping, you can take on a costume project that\u2019s more fun and more rewarding.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The great thing about making your own costume is that there are no rules! You don\u2019t have to conform to a certain look or sensibility. Whether you want to inspire fear, make people laugh, or pay homage to your favorite celeb, you can\u2019t go wrong. You can also choose between a more artistic project or simply raiding your closet to put together the perfect outfit.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your pets can join in on the Halloween costume fun, too! You could fashion a little vampire cape for your dog, a witch\u2019s hat for your cat, or even a pirate-themed look for your fishbowl.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-connect-with-fellow-halloween-enthusiasts-through-meetup\">Connect with fellow Halloween enthusiasts through Meetup&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you\u2019re staying safe, there is no right or wrong way to celebrate Halloween. Meetup has never had a one-size-fits-all philosophy. Enjoy the Halloween season with Meetup groups of all shapes and sizes through a variety of fun events, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Taking a ghost tour through downtown <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Summerville-Social-Group\/events\/279450422\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Charleston<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Taking a family-friendly, historical cemetery tour in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Walkforfitness-fun\/events\/280579373\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Long Beach<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Joining a haunted hospital-themed party in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/married-couples-adventures-and-fun\/events\/280072504\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atlanta<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Attending the Ethereal Horror film festival in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/Austin-Film-Industry-Meetup\/events\/279766379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Austin<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Embarking on a Halloween BOOze cruise in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/20-Somethings-in-Chicago-Looking-to-Enjoy-City-Events\/events\/280238796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chicago<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dancing the night away at a disco costume party in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/HoustonSingleZoomers\/events\/280196092\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Houston<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li>Going on a costume crawl through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/LajollaBonfireandAdventures\/events\/279877840\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">San Diego<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-the-most-of-this-holiday-season-with-new-friends\">Make the most of this holiday season with new friends&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from all the other joys of Halloween, the single greatest aspect of this haunted holiday is how it brings people together for a good time. Whether you see Halloween as scary or silly (or both), it\u2019s a tradition that connects us with others and marks the progress of our year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By embracing that spirit and meeting new friends this Halloween, you\u2019ll form lasting connections. In fact, the folks you strike up a conversation with on Halloween could be the same people you celebrate D\u00eda de los Muertos with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/San-Diego-Latinos-fun-times\/events\/281105284\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">just a few days later<\/a>, or Thanksgiving next month! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/find\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a Meetup group near you<\/a> for the 31st, and for the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-excerpt\"><p>Halloween is too fun to be limited to one night a year. 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