14 Ways Christian Singles Can Make the Most of a Halloween Night In

1. Binge Halloween Movies

Halloween movies are some of the best to binge watch. Why? Because there are so many to choose from! You can start with a few cartoon classics, move into a few teen scream films, and then end your binge with classic horror movies that make you look over your shoulder and cover your eyes. If this is your first solo Halloween movie binge night, take some time to prepare a checklist of movies you want to watch in the order you desire. Place the list on creative Halloween stationary and watch the night away.

2. Create Treats for Trick-or-Treating

If you don't want to engage with trick-or-treaters, make a basket full of treats to place on your porch or at your front door for treaters to enjoy. They can be a variety of treats ranging from candy to wrapped baked goods, or small toys for treaters to enjoy. However, if you enjoy engaging with trick-o-treaters, stand or sit outside and distribute treats as you wish.

3. Listen to Halloween-Themed Podcasts

We all know that podcasts are popular, and there are many to choose from. If you're staying inside the comfort of your home this Halloween, find a podcast or two to listen to. There are a variety of ones to choose from to suit your Halloween needs. Before you begin, take some time to create a Halloween mood where you can truly engage in the Podcast.

4. Create a Halloween Snack Feast for One

What better way to celebrate a night than with food. Take some time to make your favorite hand-held treats, sweet snacks, or comfort foods to dine on. To spice things up, you can create a tray of spooky treats for one ranging from a main dish to small side dishes. As you plan your solo feast, make sure you conjure up a spooky Halloween beverage to compliment your entrees. Whatever you decide to make, be sure it's tasty, creative, and enough for one.

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5. Host a Mini Gathering at Your Home for Adults or Children

If you're planning to spend the night in but don't want to go at it alone, you can plan a small gathering at your home for adults or children. To ensure the night is filled with fun, have a variety of activities planned for your guests. They can range from arts and crafts, movie time, or exchanging scary stories around the house. You can arrange activities in stations or have one large group activity. Also, if you're planning a gathering at your home, you can't leave out the most important detail. Food! Make sure you have plenty of Halloween themed small bites or filling entrees for your guests to indulge in while gathering in your home. However you decide to plan, make sure it's a fun time for all to remember.

6. Take in a Scary Story

If you're a book lover, make your Halloween night one filled with reading scary stories of all kinds. Take some time to gather your favorite books, articles, poems, or short stories for your reading pleasure. You can also make a list of things you want to read on Halloween night but can't find the time to do so. Whatever you decide to read, make sure it tickles your Halloween fancy.

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7. Host a Scary Story Session for Children or Adults

Hosting an evening of scary storytelling for adults or children can be fun and entertaining for everyone involved. As the host, you can dress up as a character in one of the stories you will share, or you can go as your favorite character-yourself. For this exclusive storytime, you can select a room in your home to arrange seats for your guests, have small snacks available, and begin scary storytime. As a special treat, don't forget to prepare your storyteller voice to engage your audience.

8. Host a Pumpkin Painting Party

Everyone knows that carving pumpkins is an all-time favorite Halloween pastime. However, everyone isn't a fan of carving pumpkins, so why not paint them! Gather a bunch of paint kits and pumpkins. Arrange everything on a table with instructions and paint the night away. To add a traditional touch to your night, you can have carving tools available for your guests who want to carve and paint their pumpkins. When everyone is finished, vote on who had the best painted pumpkin, and give the winner a prize.

9. Create a Custom "Boo Basket" for a Lucky Neighbor

As you plan to spend your evening in, you can spread joy to those around you from the comfort of your home. Take some time to create a special "Boo Basket" for a neighbor filled with a variety of treats. You can place a variety of baked goods, candy, a Halloween greeting card, and a small arts and crafts creation to brighten your neighbors Halloween night. You can drop it off on your neighbors doorstep before the night settles in and carry on with your solo night.

10. Spend the Evening in Prayer for the Safety of Those Who Are Out

What better way to spend a night in your home than to spend it in prayer, praying for the safety of others as they are out and about on Halloween night. Set a time for when you will start and end prayer. You can pray for trick-or-treaters to have safe treats, pray for covering while they're out, and for a safe return home. Be heartfelt and specific with your prayers for the safety of all those around you for a safe and fun Halloween.

11. Create a Halloween Solo Bucket List

The Halloween season brings about different activities that only come around once a year. So this year, why not create a Halloween Bucket List? Take some time to research different activities you want to engage in from the comfort of your home. You can combine many of the items from the aforementioned list, or engage in other activities. Whatever you decide to do, make sure it is fun and out of the ordinary.

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12. Create a "Boo Board" or Treat Cards

If you're spending the night in, you can spend time creating a "Boo Board" or a Fall Board. The board doesn't have to be spooky, but it can be fun and filled with harvest decorations. The board can also jumpstart your plans for next year's Halloween. You can post pictures of activities you want to engage in for next year's Halloween, create a board with your favorite poems about Halloween or the Fall. If a board seems overwhelming, create small treat cards, or one card for yourself with a spooky or encouraging message. You can decorate the card as you please, just be sure it reminds you of your fun time on Halloween.

13. Halloween Journal

You can begin a new tradition on Halloween night by journaling. Find a Halloween journal, or create one and write your choice of Halloween poems, original short stories or memories of your favorite Halloween adventures. You can spend a certain amount of time journaling your thoughts each year on Halloween. When the journal is full, take some time to read through it, but only on Halloween.

14. Virtual Halloween Session with Friends

Another creative way to spend Halloween inside is to host a virtual Halloween party! You can invite your friends and family members who plan to spend the evening inside to reminisce about past Halloween experiences, discuss creating new Halloween experiences, or just get together to have a good time. Everyone invited can bring their favorite snack, or Halloween treat to showcase and share virtually while enjoying each other's company from the comfort of their own homes.

A few other things you can do to enjoy your in-house Halloween are virtual escape rooms, a costume selfie session, or calling a friend on the phone who's also spending Halloween solo and inside. However you're planning to spend this unofficial holiday, make sure you are creating memories for yourself that you can look back on and make you smile.