How to enjoy Halloween with little ones

Happy Monday!

Have you decided where to go for some Halloween fun with your little ones?  Other than joining us at the CCPOM Halloween party on Oct 29^{th ,} here are some other options that I found from a BabyCenter’s blog, for your consideration!

***Content source : http://blogs.babycenter.com/life_and_home/7-ways-to-enjoy-halloween-with-little-ones/

1) Community Centers, Schools and YMCAs. These organizations usually offer younger children safe and fun alternatives to Halloween chaos. You’ll be able to celebrate with friends from your community and maybe make some new ones while you’re there. The convenience is perfect for young families.

2) Master the corn maze. Nothing says Fall more than a corn maze or a good old-fashioned hay ride. Some places in your community may even have a special area just for the little ones with a tractor pull and maybe even the ever-popular bounce house. Trust those who have gone before you, you’ll return home with happy, exhausted little ones and memories that will last all year.

3) Embrace the mall. Mall Trick-or-Treating has become a safe and reliable option for young families. Area stores can give back to the community by providing a safe place for the kids to celebrate and parents don’t have to worry about whether it’s raining or too chilly to be outside in costume.

4) Host an old-fashioned Halloween party. Invite friends over for bobbing for apples, decorating pumpkins and face painting. Kaboose, Family Fun and BabyCenter all have wonderful ideas for simple activities, crafts and fun for all.

5) Attend a Fall festival: Many churches offer free, kid-friendly “Trunk-or-Treat” parties including trunks that are set up as trick-or-treat stations so children can enjoy age-appropriate dress up and play time.

6) Pumpkin patches, apple picking and farmer’s markets. Make good use of those cute costumes by dressing up your princess, prince, pirate, cowboy, bumble bee or lady bugs and heading out to these great Fall destinations. The children will love their dress up time and you’ll come home with pumpkins, apples and a few other goodies from your local farmers.

7) Treat-or-treat early. Early treat-or-treating is the way to go for little kids. After you’ve made the cul-de-sac loop or your street, head home for hot apple cider and let your children help hand out treats.