This document provides suggestions for Halloween activities that can be done in lockdown or with social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the suggestions include holding a fancy dress competition on video call with friends, pumpkin picking at farms while social distancing, carving pumpkins using a drill for faster results, having a scary movie marathon on Netflix, and baking Halloween-themed treats at home. The purpose is to offer fun and creative alternatives to traditional Halloween celebrations and parties that allow people to celebrate safely during the pandemic.

1. Halloween in Lockdown
Things to Do
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2. Halloween weekend is fast approaching! With the presence of
more COVID-19 restrictions what better time to start preparing for
a Halloween in lockdown? We’re here to help provide you with
fun and creative things to do whilst adhering to government
guidelines. From traditional pumpkin carving to Halloween fancy
dress competitions, there’s an activity for everyone to get
involved in.
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3. Fancy Dress Competition
Dressing up in fancy dress for Halloween has got to be one of the most exciting times of the
year for a lot of Women, it gives us a chance to be somebody or something else for the evening
whilst expressing our creative sides. Since we are still in the Coronavirus pandemic a lot of us
will make the wise decision to stay home rather than going to overcrowded Halloween venues,
but this doesn’t mean we can’t dress up! Why not hold a fancy dress competition with your
BFFLs on a zoom video call? You could even have mini house parties with groups of 6 and
whichever party collectively scores the highest points for their Halloween outfit wins!
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4. Halloween Fancy Dress
Inspiration
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9. Pumpkin Picking
It’s no longer just about buying your Pumpkin from a
small selection in your local supermarket and carving
it. There are many farms that have Pumpkin patches
for you to stroll around with wheelbarrows selecting
your perfect pumpkin out of hundreds! Pumpkin
picking is a fun activity for everyone to get involved in,
from families with young children to friends looking for
a day out with all the autumn feels. Pull on
your Combat Boots and get wrapped up for a fun
filled day in the outdoors.
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10. Pumpkin Carving
Halloween seems to be getting bigger and bigger,
some may say it’s even on par with Christmas and
we think this is mostly down to the insane
Halloween decorations people are putting up.
Pumpkin carving has come a long way since the
days of carving with a knife and spoon alone. Using
a drill to carve your pumpkin is the new way
forward, this method is going to save you so much
time and is super easy. Follow these simple steps
below to carve your best pumpkin yet!
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11. STEP 1
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Cut off the bottom so the pumpkin sits flat to the table.

12. STEP 2
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Scrape out and remove the middle through the bottom with a spoon.

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Mark off with tape where you want to drill your holes.
STEP 3

14. STEP 4
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Select your drill bit for the size of the holes you want to achieve, then begin drilling through
your marked holes.

15. STEP 5
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Wash your pumpkin and clean the holes using pipe cleaners

16. STEP 6
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Place a candle underneath your pumpkin and you’re all set!

17. Scary Movie
Marathon on Netflix
Quite simply get the Ben & Jerries and popcorn in
and snuggle down in bed for a serious Netflix and
chill night with the scariest movies you can find!
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18. Bake Halloween
Treats
So you may not be able to throw a mega
Halloween party this year but you can still get
your baking head on and bake some delicious
Halloween treats, the difference is this time you
won’t have to share! Take to the internet to find
some of the most creatively terrifying cake
recipes you’ve ever seen.
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