It seems like we just said goodbye to summer, but if you’ve stepped foot in a Costco, Target, or HomeGoods lately, you’ve seen the giant skeletons, jack-o-lantern throw pillows, and jumbo bags of treats—which can only mean one thing…Halloween is coming. If the festive decorations brought on a little pre-holiday anxiety, never fear! iD Tech is here to help make your planning process as sweet as candy.
1. Plan out your monster mash.
When it comes to Halloween, there are so many options for activities! There’s the traditional trick or treat, the new-age trunk or treat, school dances, and holiday parties. If your family loves to get all the things in, get ‘em scheduled out now so you can ensure the timing is possible. If trick or treating is your main event, decide which neighborhood to go to, which route is best for your family, what friends you’ll meet up with, and the optimal time to head out to see all the spookiness. Either way, having plans on the books for next month offers peace of mind.
2. Ghostbuster? Vampire? Start thinking about costumes.
It always seems like there’s a mad dash at your local store to find the perfect costume the week before Halloween. Avoid that this year by starting to get an idea of what your child wants to dress up as and do some browsing now. What is their current hyperfixation? Who are some of their favorite characters? Have you considered a DIY costume? We may be a little biased, but incorporating STEM into the costume-making process is so fun! From tie-dye outfits to slime props, your child just might love having a one-of-a-kind outfit to show off on the big night.
3. Build excitement with a thriller.
Get your child excited for Halloween by joining our Level Up with Lessons Challenge—happening now! In private lessons, there’s no limit to what they’ll learn 1-on-1 with our elite instructors. Kids and teens can dive into the fundamentals of game design, and after just 4, 8, or 12 lessons, they’ll be ready to throw a Halloween-themed Roblox street party for all their friends!
4. Do some practical magic together.
Halloween is one of those holidays that’s filled with childlike wonder. It’s cauldrons, witch’s brew, and jack-o-lanterns that all come alive under the glow of night. There are only so many years that kids will cherish that magic, so make each one special with at-home activities. Try bobbing for apples in the backyard or carving pumpkins in the kitchen. Family-friendly fun is the best way to ensure quality time becomes core memories.
5. Put a spell on with STEM.
While the Jimmy Fallon-inspired “I ate all my kids’ candy videos” are something we look forward to every year, something we love even more than a good-natured prank is a STEM experiment. After the big night, put all that candy to good use by encouraging your child to build a “bone” bridge out of Q-tips, pipe cleaners, and clothespins and see how much of their hard-earned candy the structure can hold. Or conduct an experiment by having kids hypothesize which candy will float and which will sink. Then, fill a bowl with water and see what happens!