It's close to Halloween, and your teenager is looking for something to do. Halloween activities for teens can be tricky; they still like the idea of trick or treating, but don't want to appear 'immature'. But there are plenty of activities that teens can be involved in that will satisfy their urge for scary Halloween fun while still letting them feel grownup.
Pass out the candy - This is one of the easiest things for a teen to do. Your teenager can still dress up in a fun or scary costume to open the door and hand out Halloween treats to the younger kids who come knocking on the door. It's best not to be too scary, or the littlest kids may be too afraid to trick-or-treat!
Create a Haunted House - This is a great idea to combine with passing out the candy. You can create a haunted house for kids to pass through as they pick up their candy. It can be as simple as a decorated front porch or garage to a guided maze that covers the front lawn. Your teen can invite his friends to help decorate and come up with scary surprises. Instructions for creating a great haunted house are available on the internet.
Throw a Halloween Party - Teens are always happy to have a party, so why not let your teen and her friends throw a party at your home? The teens should be responsible for decorating and clean up, you can chip in for sodas and snacks. While they will probably be happier if you "disappear" for the night, you may want to have a few party activities like a costume contest or bobbing for apples ready to break the ice. Ice breakers will probably be more needed at a party for younger teens than for high school aged kids.
Halloween Movie Night - If you'd rather have a smaller group of teens in the house, why not have a movie night? Pick out a few of their favorite scary movies, cook up a few of their favorite treats and spend a spooky night at home with the lights turned down low. Remember though to check with other parents if the movies have adult themes.
Go to a Haunted House or Hay ride - If you aren't up to having a house full of teenagers in your home, you may want to consider sending the kids off to a local haunted house or hay ride. Many civic organizations plan these events and use the profits for local charities, so it's a great way to enjoy the holiday as well as help a good cause. Your teen may even like to get involved ahead of time and be one of the "actors" in the haunted house!
Go to a Theme Park Event - This is probably the most expensive of the options, but definitely great fun for teens (and the rest of the family too!). Many local theme parks and amusement parks have special Halloween events, with a variety of haunted houses and other scary activities. Theme parks are generally safe places to leave older teens for an evening of fun and they'll have plenty to do to keep them busy all night.
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