Halloween is at the beginning of next week, so why not go ahead and plan something to do this weekend and on Halloween? Here are just some simple things that people often overlook because they are either simple or common! I hope you have a great time enjoying company with other people, whether it is with friends or family and that you would enjoy this season and holiday and make the best out of it this year!

1. Go to a local pumpkin patch!

Hop in the car and figure out where the local pumpkin patch is. Pumpkin patches often have animals you can pet, a corn maze, and some other various things depending on the venue. You can have the option of actually going to the field and picking a pumpkin or picking a pumpkin off of a table at the pumpkin patch store. I personally suggest going out to the field and picking the perfect one for you!

2. Carve or paint pumpkins!

Either carve or paint a pumpkin that you bought from the pumpkin patch or store. If you do not want to have a huge mess, I suggest that you just paint the pumpkin; if you do not mind having a big mess, then you probably would not mind carving. It takes a lot of effort to cut it, especially if it is a bigger pumpkin, but the result is definitely worth it! When you are carving without any stencils or picture, the best way is getting a Sharpie or some kind of marker and marking on the pumpkin before cutting so that way you have an idea of what it is going to look like and that way you do not mess it up while you are carving the image on the pumpkin out.

3. Do simple crafts.

Pinterest search some simple and inexpensive crafts to do with your family or friends one afternoon! You could even do it before Halloween to decorate your room or house.

4. Host a party.

It does not have to be a huge party! You could invite your best friends, or if you are doing it for the kids, you could invite their friends from their class at school. You could have the kids dress up in their Halloween costume and just have candy, finger foods, and possibly some games to go along with Halloween, depending on what type of party you are hosting.

5. Dress up!

Make Halloween fun and dress up as something! It does not have to be elaborate or big. It could be something simple, like dressing up as your best friend or dressing up as celebrity. You can use the clothes and other items that you already have so that way you do not have to worry about spending money for an outfit that you will wear only one time.