What Halloween Could Look Like This Year

Is Halloween Canceled?

As fall swiftly approaches, thoughts of pumpkin spice lattes, brightly colored foliage and Halloween will be on everyone’s mind. The holiday will no doubt be a little different this year in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many town parades, festivals, and haunted house attractions have already been nixed.

But that doesn’t mean all festivities are off limits. Many Halloween traditions are still safe. Others, possibly even trick-or-treating, could be adapted to our challenging times. We can even take a cue from other holiday traditions for new ways to keep Halloween fun and festive.

Of course, some activities will depend on transmission rates in your area, as well as local, state and federal guidelines.

“We have to get creative and find ways to keep that magic alive,” says Halloween expert Roxanne Rhoads, author of Haunted Flint and Pumpkins and Party Themes: 50 DIY Designs to Bring Your Halloween Extravaganza to Life. “We must keep the spookiness and fun going for the season even if we can’t go out and celebrate with others.”

Here’s how Halloween might play out this year.

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