This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at George Mason University chapter.

Out of all the possible favorite holidays I can have, Halloween has to be my ultimate favorite. It’s the trick-or-treating, the candy-eating, costume partying, cookie baking and just pure indulging that gets me going. Plus, it’s my birth month so I guess the Scorpio in me only aims to have the best time every Halloween. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, Halloween festivities have definitely been toned down and in some cases, even halted. Since we must prioritize our health and the safety of others, I have compiled a list of activities to celebrate Halloween indoors without compromising the fun.

1. Bake (or buy) Halloween themed goodies

I think nothing beats the combination of eating food and the holidays, so if you’re home and you have access to an oven, I would highly recommend you and your family bake Halloween themed cookies, cupcakes, cakes or pastries. There are a ton of cute and easy recipes online that teach you how to bake and design Halloween treats, but if you don’t have access to an oven, go out to the store and buy some Halloween cookies, give some to your roommate and indulge in your treats.

2. Host a virtual Halloween party and costume contest

Aside from the candy, one of the most defining moments of Halloween is your costume and the costume parties. I’m not sure if we all have our own alter egos that come out every Halloween or we just love being someone else once a year, but it sure is fun. Because we can’t attend large parties right now, why not plan a virtual Halloween party with friends, dress up, eat some food and watch some movies all while you’re indoors!

3. Take an indoor Halloween photoshoot

If you’re like me and enjoy taking photos of yourself, then you should probably think of setting aside some space and time to dress up for Halloween and take some photos. All you need is a camera or a phone, natural light and a Halloween costume, D.I.Y. or not. Snap a photo of yourself, share it online and keep that Halloween spirit alive!

4. Carve some pumpkins

We all know that Halloween did not happen if you did not carve a pumpkin. It has always been customary to visit a pumpkin patch and carve some pumpkins to turn into jack-o-lanterns, but because of the pandemic, why not buy a pumpkin and carve it indoors instead? This is perfect for you and your roommates to enjoy after a long day of school or work.

5. Decorate your room

If you want to easily get into the festivities, decorating your space and tweaking it a little bit to fit the spook of the season, is the best way to do so. Get a mini pumpkin for your desk, fake cobwebs, spiders and skeletons for your door, and maybe even some string lights and hanging ghosts. I would recommend visiting the nearest Walmart or dollar store to buy the cheapest quality decorations for Halloween. Call a friend and hang up some decorations to get you into the Halloween spirit.

6. Eat some candy and watch Halloween classics

If all else fails, eat some candy and watch some classic Halloween movies. Once October rolls in, offices, restaurants and school events are usually always giving away free candy and chocolate to anyone who passes by. So, if you’re tight on a budget like I am, I would suggest you collect all the chocolate and candy you’re able to collect, put them in a bowl, and spend Halloween night eating all the sweets and watching a movie.

Quarantine Halloween: How to Celebrate Spooky Season Indoors

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