13 Spooky Halloween Ideas During COVID

The pandemic might be dragging on and on, but that doesn’t mean you need to be stuck with leftover Halloween ideas during COVID from the last couple of years. In fact, you never have to let COVID rain on your Halloween Parade ever again! You can still enjoy plenty of tricks and treats with a bit of creative spirit.

Whether you’re practicing social distancing with family and friends or celebrating remotely in quarantine, here are some of Peerspace’s favorite Halloween ideas during COVID that’ll keep you feeling spooked all season long!

1. Go nuts with spooky decor 

Even if you can’t go out for Halloween, you can still transform your home into a delightfully spooky coven worthy of any witch. Hang delicate cobwebs from the ceiling, light up some jack-o-lanterns with a sinister glow, and don’t forget some witchy twinkle lights for a magical sparkle. It’s the perfect way to keep the Halloween vibes going even during a lockdown. 

2. Make DIY Halloween crafts

You can make your Halloween decorations even more special by crafting them yourself! Craft a gorgeous gothic rose wreath to hang on your door, a spider web cookie jar to stash your treats, or even a creepy-crawly flower pot for your houseplants.

Crafts are also an awesome way to keep kids excited for the season! Head over to Pinterest to find a winning idea, then pick up a grocery order with all your supplies and get to crafting!

3. Practice social distancing at a spooky venue

Looking for a change of scenery for your Halloween bash? Book a private Peerspace where you and your friends can celebrate the season at a distance. From airy rooftops to spacious private homes, you’re sure to find a perfect spot where you can social distance with your favorite guys and ghouls.

You can even filter for venues with outdoor spaces for even more added safety! Just message the host and ask about their cleaning policy or any other special measures you need to make your spooky party totally safe. 

Keeping it remote this Halloween? Then discover more inspo with our virtual Halloween party ideas!

4. Horror movie watch-a-thon 

Here’s an excellent Halloween idea during COVID that you can celebrate remotely or in person! Stream some of your favorite horror flicks like Halloween, Night of the Living Dead, or Dracula, and watch them with friends.

To celebrate virtually, just use a screen-sharing service and grab some popcorn. If you want to make your Halloween movie night even more unique, just social distance in a Peerspace theater. 

5. Start a spine-chilling book club 

Are you more of a bookworm than a horror movie junkie? Halloween is a fabulous time to re-animate your book club with family, friends, and coworkers. Pick a horror classic like Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein or a modern spine-chiller like House of Leaves.

Read a few nightmare-inducing chapters on your own, then regroup via Zoom or a group text to discuss with your club. It’s a great way to stay social and get spooked without leaving the house!

6. Bake some spooktacular treats 

No good Halloween celebration is complete without some spooktacular treats! We’re talking vivid green witches’ fingers, festive gingerbread skeletons, or even a jiggly Jello brain to satisfy your inner zombie. Whip them up at home and indulge in some well-earned comfort-eating, or rent a private Peerspace kitchen to make it even more special. 

7. Host a digital costume contest 

Can your friends not make it to your usual Halloween bash? Stage a virtual costume party instead where you can look your Halloween best. Whether your costumes are store-bought or handmade, getting dressed up is one of the absolute best ways to get into the spooky spirit no matter where you are. And if you’re celebrating in person, choose a costume that already incorporates a mask, like one of the guards from Squid Game. 

8. Play horror games in VR

Here’s a fun Halloween idea during COVID for the extra brave. Instead of heading to a haunted house in person, grab your VR headset and load up a horror game like Resident Evil or Plasmophobia. It’s one of the most immersive ways to get an epic horror scare without even leaving your living room. Just make sure to leave the lights on to ward off nightmares when after.

9. Carve pumpkins over Zoom 

Your annual pumpkin carving contest doesn’t have to go on hold. Just have all your friends, family, or coworkers carve up a stellar Halloween jack-o-lantern at home and upload photos to Facebook or a group chat. Take a vote on the winner and mail out a special prize to the scariest pumpkin carver in the patch, like a gift card to a local restaurant or shop! 

10. Use a candy chute for trick-or-treaters

Here’s an adorable Halloween idea during COVID for the kids in your neighborhood! To hand out candy without direct interaction, just rig up a DIY candy chute out of PVC pipe for your front porch. It’s an adorable way to keep the Halloween spirit alive and well for the mini-ghouls on the block without sacrificing safety. 

11. Attend a socially-distanced trunk-or-treat 

Trunk or Treat is an excellent way to give your kids a traditional trick-or-treat experience without having to go door-to-door. They can show off their costume outdoors while social-distancing with their friends. Plus, they’ll get to score some sweet, sweet treats straight from the trunk of a car.

Keep an eye out for trunk or treat sessions in your neighborhood so you and your favorite gremlins can join the Halloween fun. 

Hoping to unleash your inner filmmaker this Halloween? Then you need to check out our Halloween video ideas next!

12. Make a Halloween advent calendar 

Who says advent calendars are just for Christmas? You can keep yourself in the Halloween spirit all October long by crafting a special Halloween advent calendar to celebrate each day of the month.

You don’t have to fill it up exclusively with candy, either. Branch out with self-care items like ghastly bath bombs or radioactive green face treatments to give your lockdown pampering a spooky flair. 

13. Get creative with masks

There’s one Halloween tradition that translates perfectly for COVID times — wearing a mask. Buy a spooky design from your favorite Etsy shop, or design your own by grabbing some autumnal fabric and following a tutorial. It’s the perfect way to complete your Halloween ensemble with an extra dazzling touch!

Bonus: a spooky Halloween photoshoot content

Costume contents have been a classic Halloween party staple since we Halloween revelers started dressing up in costumes to celebrate All Hallows Eve in the late 15th century. Why not put a more COVID-era spin on your Halloween content and instead throw a socially-distanced Halloween costume photoshoot contest? The winner is the person who wears the most fabulous/freaky/spooky costume in the most epic Peerspace setting.

For instance, you can rent this historic landmark vintage haunted wallpaper house in Brooklyn (pictured above) and pose as a decrepit long-dead witch slinking around the spooky attic. Or, you can dress as a mad scientist in this spooky haunted basement in Los Angeles and pretend to be “experimenting” on victims a la Frankenstein.

When you have a platform like Peerspace at your side to book amazingly unique spaces, the possibilities are endless!

Halloween ideas during COVID: conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed this roundup of Halloween ideas during COVID that let you celebrate with safety and creativity. Whether you celebrate virtually or with a select group of loved ones, staying safe this Halloween doesn’t have to be boring.

One of the best ways to keep things interesting is to book a private and exciting Peerspace venue that oozes ambiance. After that, all you need are these Halloween ideas during COVID, a fun costume, and you’re well on your way to having a legendary soiree!

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