Halloween Activities for Adults and Grandkids in North Port, FL

According to an AARP survey, 73% of grandparents feel happy and satisfied with their role in their grandchildren's lives. Today's amazing grandparents love to be involved. As Halloween approaches, it's a great time to get together for some fall crafts and intergenerational Halloween fun.

At Discovery Commons South Biscayne in beautiful North Port, FL, we know how special grandparents are. From pumpkin carving to treat making to costume creation, there are so many fun ways to enjoy some fall family celebrations.

Here are some ideas for Halloween activities for adults and grandchildren.

How Can I Engage My Grandchildren This Halloween?

Whether you live in a senior living community, with family, or on your own, there are lots of fun and creative ways to get your grandkids involved this Halloween.

From throwing a costume party to attending assisted living events to watching a spooky movie, you can find fun ways to connect with your grandkids and enjoy quality time with them.

If you can't spend an entire day, consider spending the morning with them or a few hours on a fall afternoon. If you get to see them on Halloween, you can make the day even more special with a treat table or a spooky-themed party. Fall family celebrations are better when grandparents are involved.

What Are the Best Halloween Activities Grandparents Can Do With Their Grandchildren?

Halloween is always an exciting time to get creative with senior holiday activities. There are lots of ways to get the kids to participate. Here are some ideas for Halloween fun.

Make Costumes

If you're skilled in the art of sewing, share this gift with your grandchildren. They will love helping you make their Halloween costumes or simply adding some extra detail to a ready-made one. Your grandkids can help create the concept and work as your assistant. Depending on their age, you can teach them a few things about sewing while creating lifelong memories.

Carve Pumpkins

Carving pumpkins is a fall tradition that never goes out of style. Grandparents can help the kids design some funny and scary faces. Older kids can assist with the carving, and younger ones will love scooping out the seeds. If you don't want things to get messy, paint mini pumpkins instead. If possible, visit a local pumpkin patch with your grandkids. Make it a fun-filled day and find the perfect pumpkin for carving.

Decorate Your Home or Apartment

Fall decor is in abundance right now in home and craft stores. Go shopping to find inexpensive decor to decorate your living space. Let the grandkids come up with a fun indoor or outdoor Halloween theme and help with the decorating. Gather some art supplies and let them have a ball making their own spooky decor.

Bake Some Treats

Do you love cooking or baking? This is a wonderful way to celebrate Halloween and spend time with your grandkids. Get creative with the menu. Some yummy Halloween treats include:

Spooky cookies
Pumpkin cheese ball
Graveyard cake
Mummy-wrapped hot dogs
Jack-o-lantern face pizzas

Hunt for Halloween Eggs

Easter egg hunts are always fun, but Halloween hunts are even more exciting. Add mini glow sticks inside plastic eggs. The eggs will glow in the dark, making it easy for little kids to find. Glow sticks last for about eight hours, so plan to put them together an hour or two before the hunt.

Create a Treat Table

If you want to thrill the grandkids on Halloween, set up a treat table full of sweet and savory fall treats. The whole family will love coming by for a treat. This is a great way to participate in some family fun without leaving the house. Decorate the table with some fall leaves, branches, cornstalks, or mini pumpkins.

Dress Up With the Kids

Kids love it when adults dress up and participate in Halloween festivities. Find a silly or spooky costume to wear. Start with your own closet. Find a retro suit, long gown, comfy pajamas, or anything you could turn into a costume. With a few accessories, you can have a fun, creative costume that will make your grandkids laugh.

Make a Scarecrow

Kids will love to create a silly or spooky scarecrow for the porch or entryway. Gather items such as an old flannel shirt, sweatpants, old shoes or boots, and leaves or hay for stuffing. You probably have many of the clothing items needed in your closet.

Secure each section with rope, ribbon, or sturdy string. Get a silly hat and a pumpkin for its head. Let the kids help put it all together and draw or paint a silly or scary face for their scarecrow friend.

What Are Some Appropriate Halloween Films I Can Watch With My Grandkids?

Halloween and scary movies go hand-in-hand. The key is to find a movie that will thrill and entertain without scaring the kids to death. Consider their age and maturity level. Make some popcorn and Halloween treats and cozy up to watch a fun and spooky film. Some kid-friendly Halloween movies include:

Goosebumps
The Dark Crystal
The Adams Family
Casper
Frankenweenie
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Ghostbusters

What Halloween Activity Can I Do With the Grandkids Long Distance?

If you can't be with your grandkids on Halloween, consider doing a video scavenger hunt. Hide Halloween candy and small toys around your home. Put them in easy-to-spot areas.

A week before Halloween, get your grandchildren on video chat and walk around with the camera showing the treats. When they spot one, have them shout "trick or treat!" Gather all the goodies together to mail to them in a fun Halloween bag or bucket just in time for Halloween.