Halloween is right around the corner. What is more fun than celebrating this once-a-year holiday? In this article, there will be five fun Halloween activities to do this month.
Movie Marathon
A fun way to spend your Halloween is to have a scary movie marathon. Whether by yourself, with family, or with friends, you’re bound to have fun! From Ghostbusters to Scream, there are plenty of good Halloween movies to watch for anyone of any age. Want an even scarier experience? Turn down the lights, light your candles, grab your warmest blanket, and pop that popcorn! Now you have your own mini movie theater right in the comfort of your own home.
Dutch Hollow Farms
A fun thing to do this Halloween is going to Dutch Hollow Farms! Located at 2500 Santa Fe Ave, the farm is open from 10 AM to 9 PM with an entry fee of $15 Monday through Thursday and $20 Friday through Sunday (with free parking). Some fun activities you can do there include the pumpkin patch, roller bowler, wall race, trike track, basketball, football, human hamster wheels, tire slide, corn pit, zip lines, pig races, duckie races, tractor pull races, petting zoo, corn maze, and multiple other attractions. Other things you can do, which require additional fees, include shooting cannons, gem mining, feeding animals, and purchasing food at the food trucks. Dutch Hollow Farms is a place you must visit at least once in your life if you live in the area. It is the perfect place to go for families wanting to make fun memories. If you’re interested, check out the Dutch Hollow website at https://www.dutchhollowfarms.com/information!
Horror-Themed Escape Room
Want to give yourself the frights and chills? Visit ESCAPE Modesto for a perfectly scary escape room, perfect for an outing with friends! Will you be able to win within 60 minutes as you traverse through mysterious rooms and solve puzzles, finding clues to escape? Spots are filling up, so reserve your spot at www.escapemodesto.com. What horrifying secrets will you discover at this escape room? You can only find out if you go there yourself!
Winchester Mystery House
Although this place requires you to drive further out and the prices can be high, you can visit the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California! Named Festival Fright Nights, go back in time to 1924 and enjoy this Halloween Masquerade Ball festival in this creepy labyrinth, Llanada Villa. Enjoy the costumes, fancy jazz music, and… that mysterious energy awakening in the house. Will this Ball truly go from a fun masquerade to a creepy ghost-summoning fright train? Who knows! Maestro, the traveling fortune teller, is waiting for your arrival! You are only able to buy tickets online, so visit the website https://festivalfrightnights.com.
Visit McHenry Mansion
Some people may not have the money or availability to go to the Winchester Mystery House. In that case, one could also visit the McHenry Mansion this October 28th for free for ages 2–17. The event is open for families and will include things such as scary stories, songs to sing, trick-or-treating, crafts, and giveaways!
No matter what you do this Halloween, make sure to stay safe and have fun this trick-or-treating season! If you have anything special planned this Halloween, make sure to leave a comment down below!
