This Halloween celebrate like we do in New England, and throw a neighborhood block party. Outdoor Halloween parties are common here, as people really get into the fall spirit. We’ll show you how easy it is to organize a few games, create imaginative party food, and dress up the kiddos for an early celebration.
Trick-or-Treaters on Parade
Showing off your Halloween costume is a big deal when you’re a kid!
Parading gives children a chance to visit with other neighborhood kids and spend just a little more time enjoying their costume.
Kids of all ages gather and celebrate together. Parents can get into the action too, pulling tiny tots in a wagon, so they can parade with the big kids.
Our New England Halloween celebrations have become an annual tradition that kids anticipate each year.
Meet our talented and enthusiastic group of older kids who help out with the little ones by painting faces, supervising games, leading the parade, and acting as all-over buddies to the tiny tots. Younger kids really look up to them!
We always have at least one pet dressed for the party!
Fun and Games
Kids and adults look forward to the games at our annual Halloween party. It’s easy to brainstorm simple activities, or research our Pinterest boards for ideas. Putting big kids in charge of running the games, or partnering them up with younger kids builds a community feel.
Enlist budding artists as face painters. Just set up a table and chairs with supplies at hand, and the rest is magic. Simple designs are best and make everyone happy.
Always a hit, sure to leave messy and happy faces, the donut game is a favorite Halloween tradition!
Amber Hinton via Pinterest
Pumpkin Tic-Tac-Toe or Checkers can be done on table tops or the ground by taping off squares with duct tape or even sidewalk chalk.
Spooktacular Treats
Moms and dads get really creative with food at our neighborhood Halloween parties. Here’s some easy and quick ideas you can borrow.
Cider is always a hit. If you want yours warm, use a crockpot.
An easy variation on caramel apples is caramel grapes. They are just as yummy and much easier for little ones to eat.
Photo by Austin Moncada on Unsplash
Take cupcakes to the next level with a a dusting of cinnamon and a pretzel. How easy and pretty is that?
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash
We supervise the S’mores station to keep little ones safe, but this is the most popular treat at our Halloween parties.
We love healthy snacks too!
For tons of ideas on organizing your own Halloween party, look over our Halloween Pinterest board. It will give you lots of quick and easy information on food, games, crafts, and costumes.
We hope you have a great time creating Halloween spirit in your neighborhood this fall! 
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