The only Halloween bucket list you’ll need to make the Halloween of 2024 your best one yet.
Autumn and October are well upon us, and you know what that means—the Halloween season is in full swing!
There’s something about this time of year that just feels magical, right?
The crisp autumn air, the smell of fallen leaves, and of course, the thrill of all things spooky and sweet.
And then people ask me why I turn into an overexcited and over-the-top diva around this time of the year. Duh.
Halloween isn’t just a day on the calendar. It’s a whole vibe, and this year, I want you to soak up every bit of fun that this holiday has to offer.
How? By creating a Halloween bucket list!
Below, you’ll find 51 Halloween activities ranging from horror adventures to cozy fall rituals.
Whether you’re going to be surrounded by friends and family this Halloween or going to be a lone spirit (like myself), there are activities here for every soul.
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Wrap yourself in a fluffy blanket, pour yourself a warm drink, and dive into these 51 Halloween bucket list ideas to make this October one for the books!
51 Halloween Bucket List Ideas
1. Watch Stranger Things, especially Season 1 and Season 2. If you want to be spooked the eff out, then watch till the end of Season 4.
2. Read popular horror, thriller, and murder mysteries.
3. Host a horror movie marathon at your house.
4. Re-watch the Harry Potter series.
5. Cook a fall-themed dinner with a family member or a friend and enjoy it over a spooky movie or TV series.
6. Bake a new apple dessert every weekend.
7. Have a spooky Ouijja board night. Set up a spooky atmosphere by lighting candles and turning on horror tunes.
8. Challenge yourself to try as many pumpkin-flavored foods and drinks as possible.
9. Give yourself a Halloween manicure with themed nail art.
10. Make candies at home. Peanut butter cups and candy corn, anyone?
11. Create a Halloween Playlist that you can play during the festivities.
12. Visit a pumpkin patch to pick out the perfect pumpkin for yourself.
13. Host a pumpkin carving party (just coz you can).
14. Try a Halloween-themed workout to make your fitness routine fun. You’ll find plenty of those on YouTube.
15. Make your own Halloween costume.
16. Give back to the community by volunteering at a Halloween event.
17. Set up a Halloween-themed photo booth at your party or just for fun at home.
18. Visit a corn maze at night, because everything’s more fun during the night in the month of Halloween.
19. Create a charcuterie board using cheeses, meats, fruits, and candies arranged in spooky shapes like skulls, bats, and pumpkins.
20. Take a hike with friends through a nature trail or forest that has a reputation for being spooky.
21. Host a dinner party with a Halloween theme, complete with eerie decorations, spooky music, and a menu full of frightful dishes.
22. Work on a Halloween-themed puzzle throughout the month. You can frame the finished product as a seasonal decoration.
23. Attend at least one Halloween festival (pumpkin carving contest, hayride, haunted house, etc).
24. Organize a game board night in your living room or the backyard.
25. If you’re up for a real scare, visit a haunted location near you.
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26. Play apple bobbing. Fill a large tub with water and apples, and see who can grab the most apples using only their teeth.
27. Make a Halloween countdown calendar. Fill each day leading up to October 31st with a small Halloween-themed treat or activity.
28. Make a haunted gingerbread house complete with icing cobwebs, candy corn pumpkins. and chocolate cookie gravestones.
29. Capture all your favorite Halloween memories in a scrapbook.
30. Spend an evening creating spooky decorations.
31. Go on a scenic drive to enjoy the lovely fall foliage.
32. Set up a bowling game using small pumpkins as bowling balls and gourds as pins.
33. Invite friends over for a night of scary storytelling. Dim the lights, gather around some candles or a fire, and take turns telling spooky stories.
34. Get into the season’s spirit by mixing up some Halloween-themed cocktails.
35 Visit a Halloween-themed pop-up bar.
36. Host a potluck where everyone brings a Halloween-themed dish.
37. Instead of buying a new costume, host a costume swap party with friends.
38. Attend a local Halloween parade if you can find one.
39. Create a Halloween-themed piñata. Fill it with candy, and let kids (or adults!) have a blast trying to break it open.
40. Set up a miniature Halloween village with tiny haunted houses, spooky trees, and little figurines.
41, Bake a cake with a Halloween theme, like a black velvet cake with orange frosting or a cake shaped like a pumpkin.
42. Create spooky luminaries to line your walkway or porch.
43. If you can’t gather in person, host a virtual Halloween party with friends and family.
44. Head to a local park or your backyard for a cozy fall picnic. Pack your picnic basket with snacks like pumpkin cookies, candy corn, and spooky sandwiches.
45. Send a Halloween-themed care package to a friend or family member. Fill it with seasonal treats, decorations, and a spooky card.
46. Fill your home with Halloween-inspired scents using candles, essential oils, or potpourri. Scents to try: Pumpkin spice, cinnamon, apple cider, and vanilla.
47. Spend an afternoon browsing and picking up new additions for your Halloween collection.
48. Make a spooky Halloween or cozy autumn quilt to stay warm in the coming months.
49. Design your own Halloween cards to send to friends and family.
50. Make a Halloween/autumn wreath for your front door.
51. Finally, create a Halloween bucket list jar. Write down all the activities you want to try on slips of paper and place them in a jar. Each day, draw one out and do whatever activity you pick.
Let’s Get Into The Spirit Of Halloween
If you’re ready to embrace the thrills and chills of this spooky season, then get started with your Halloween bucket list for 2024.
Make sure you add plenty of stuff to do with your loved ones and also by yourself (we’re strong advocators of me-time and self-love here at PHF).
Hope your Halloween of 2024 is the best one yet!
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Got some Halloween ideas you’d like to share? Maybe a past story or your plans for this year? Drop a comment below to share your thoughts and wish me a Happy Halloween!
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