Are you in need of some ideas to make the most of your night? Halloween is a great time for those who want to celebrate it; however, if you have no plans put together for this chilling holiday, your night could turn out very dull. Maybe you’re not the party type, or you live far away from your family, whichever the reason, we’re here to tell you that there are a ton of activities you can do just from your own dorm to get you in the Halloween spirit. Banish boredom with this list of scary-fun things you can do if you’re not going out this Halloween.
1. Have a movie marathon
Get in the Halloween mood by catching up on your favorite horror movies. There are many classics you can watch on Netflix, Hulu and other streaming platforms. If horror movies aren’t your thing, try watching spooky movies like Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” or the “Haunted Mansion.” And if you’re not in the mood to watch Halloween-themed movies, re-watch Halloween episodes of your favorite tv shows.
2. Curl Up with a Scary book
Do you love reading? Try reading a horror, thriller or mystery book this Halloween. Reading spine-chilling books could be another fun activity to do this Halloween. Turn the lights down and curl up with a witchy romance or a chilling mystery to put you in the mood for the scary season.
3. Have a Halloween-themed Spa Day
This Oct. 31 try having a spooktacular spa night. Break out your face masks, body scrubs and any other at-home spa essentials for relaxation. Check out Lush’s Halloween Collection for your spooky spa day. Also, look up spooky nail art designs with your roommate and try them out!
4. Candy and treats
Just because you aren’t trick-or-treating doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have any candy! During this time of year stores are full of it, go and buy a bag of fun-size (or not so fun-size) candy. Take this opportunity to eat all your favorite candies and maybe try new ones.
Do you love baking or cooking? There are a lot of recipes and inspirations for Halloween-themed foods and snacks you can make online.
5. Decorate your Dorm
Decorate your dorm in order to get in the mood this Halloween season. Buy easy, indoor decorations like spider webs or signs to create a haunted atmosphere. And if you have the time or skills, try to make DIY Halloween crafts to put up; tutorials are easy to find online, and it’s sure to be a fun, low-budget activity you can try out to get your dorm, and yourself, in the Halloween spirit.
6. Learn how to Read Tarot Cards
Have you always been interested in tarot card reading? This Halloween learn to become your own foreteller and check out a guide on how to interpret tarot cards. Buy a deck of Tarot cards that best suits your vibe and look up videos or find a book to show you how to do your own readings.
7. Order Takeout From Your Favorite Restaurant
When you think of Halloween one of the first things that pops in your head is probably candy. Rightfully so! But besides gummy worms and candy corn, treat yourself by ordering food from your favorite restaurant.
So there you have it! These are seven ways that are guaranteed to have you in the spookiest of moods. You don’t need to go out to have a fun Halloween, in fact, staying in might just be the way to go this season. Happy Halloween!