I have a confession: Halloween is just not my favorite holiday. I don’t like scary things, I don’t like feeling scared, and I don’t like to see my kids looking scared. On the other hand, dressing up, candy, and all the games that go with fall and Halloween are fun. But even with those positives, I just don’t get as motivated to be creative for Halloween as I do for Christmas—my favorite holiday. So don’t feel guilty about not being into it. Not every holiday has to be a major overload; choose the holiday you love and go easy on the rest. And if Halloween holds no appeal for you at all, focus on fall instead.
Having said that, if you do want to do something for Halloween, we’ve made it simple for you. We’ve found great—and easy—Halloween ideas and some fall ideas too. Choose a couple, have fun, and celebrate (or not) your own way!
 Halloween Games
If you want to have something for the kids to do instead of going door-to-door, or if you’re looking for Halloween ideas for things they can do after they’ve made their rounds, these games fit the bill.
Fall Ideas
 
Okay, we’ve gathered up some really cute fall ideas that include lots of crafts and a couple of fall-inspired snacks too.
- Autumn Charades Game
- iSpy Game for Fall
- Leaf Identification Game
- 15 Fall Riddles and Jokes for Kids
- Fall Scavenger Hunt
- Raking Leaf Game
- Fall Coloring Pages
Tell us! What’s the most fun Halloween activity you’ve done with your kids?
