> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.tawnymagazine.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Halloween Activities For 20-Somethings That Don’t Require Going Out - URL: https://www.tawnymagazine.com/halloween-activities-for-20-somethings-that-dont-require-going-out/ - Published: 2026-10-26T19:46:10.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-26T19:46:10.000Z - Description: Don't feel like cramming into a crowded bar this spooky season? Ready to embrace a cozy and bewitching evening in? Here are some spooky activities to leave the Sunday scaries in the past. - Author: Hannah Tolley - Tags: Halloween, Things to Do, Fall Activities, All Lifestyle Nothing is spookier than the Sunday scaries after a Halloween night out. I had my fair share of those in college, but now at the ripe age of 24, the days of dressing up and dealing with the large masses of people at bars seem more of a trick than a treat. With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, save the post-night-out anxiety and opt for a wholesome night in. For my fellow homebodies who still want to be in the festive spirit, here are seven Halloween activities that don't require going out. --- ## Halloween Movie Marathon Halloween comes and goes, and before you know it, you realize you didn't get to watch any of the holiday's classics. Stay in on Halloween and brush up on your pop culture knowledge before we ditch our pumpkins for Christmas trees. The spooky holiday has given us some of the most iconic movie series to keep you busy all night, including *Halloween*, [*Hocus Pocus*](https://www.tawnymagazine.com/hocus-pocus-is-still-perfect-i-said-what-i-said/), and my personal favorite, *Halloweentown*. Horror fans have a slew of quintessential options that fit the occasion, from *It* and *The Shining* to the *Scream* franchise and *A Nightmare on Elm Street*. Whether you like chilling cinema or cozy Halloween classics, there's a movie for everyone to celebrate the holiday from the comfort of your couch. ## Spooky Treats Movie nights aren't complete without a snack to go with them. We might be too old to go trick-or-treating, but we can still satisfy our sweet tooth with Halloween-themed snacks. ### Ghost Strawberries For the baking inept (me!), chocolate-covered strawberries are a go-to sweet treat that don't require much skill. All you need is melting chocolate or chocolate chips and strawberries. Simply melt the chocolate and dip the strawberries. Place them on parchment paper and let them sit in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to get that satisfying hard outer exterior. Make them ghostly with white chocolate and use chocolate fudge to draw eyes and a mouth. ### Skeleton Gingerbread Cookies Physically, it's Halloween, but mentally, I'm already in Christmastime. To scratch the holly jolly itch, bake skeleton gingerbread cookies that bridge the gap between fall and winter. Get pre-made gingerbread dough and cookie cutters. Once you bake the cookies, use vanilla icing to draw the bones of a skeleton. Voilà: Spooky on the outside, warm and sweet on the inside. ### Mummies in a Blanket For those who prefer savory over sweet, try this haunting rendition of pigs in a blanket. To make the popular appetizer, you just need cocktail-size smoked sausages and crescent roll dough. Rather than rolling the sausage in its "blanket," drape the dough over the sausage like mummy wrapping. Bake and top them off with googly eyes, and now you have a ghoulishly good twist on a classic favorite. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/7f/5d7fd442-71ad-4570-8922-dc1cc32e7d8e/content/images/2026/10/stacy-CrzkbCw-nzs-unsplash-1.jpg) Photo by Stacy / Unsplash ## Mini Pumpkin Painting Halloween wouldn't be complete without pumpkin decorating. Pumpkin carving is a tradition, but if you want to avoid the mess, try mini pumpkin painting instead. Allow your creativity to flow as you paint Halloween scenes or autumnal patterns that make for perfect decoration to soak up the remainder of the season. Ideal for girls' nights or family bonding, this is an easy, relaxing activity for your Halloween night in. ## Play a Murder Mystery Game For those who still want a fright, but don't want to venture into the chaos of the night scene, play a murder mystery game at home. Gather your closest friends or family and curate the mysterious ambiance of the holiday at home. Set the scene with candles, dim lights, and eerie decorations. Plus, you're never too old to play dress-up. Really lean into the game and dress up as a detective — [costumes](https://www.tawnymagazine.com/the-ultimate-y2k-halloween-costume-inspo-for-nostalgic-girls/) are half the fun of Halloween, anyway. ## Rewatch Iconic Halloween TV Episodes Growing up, the holiday episodes were always the best TV episodes. Every year, I like to relive the magic and watch these timeless episodes. "The One With the Halloween Party" from *Friends* is peak humor, IMO. Ross dressed up as "Spud-nik" and Chandler in a pink bunny costume is the type of absurdity that shows lack these days. Rachel getting stressed over trick-or-treaters is too relatable now that I'm in my 20s, and Phoebe and her evil twin is a bit that never gets old. This episode is 30 minutes of pure humor. "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" fulfills that nostalgic fix. It's a feel-good classic that is the epitome of Halloween, transporting you to simpler times in your childhood. *Stranger Things*, "Chapter Two: Trick or Treat, Freak," is a more modern classic that fits the bill. As our favorite Hawkins residents venture into the town on Halloween, the horrors of the Upside Down make their return. This episode captures the spooky vibe of October 31st while still evoking the feeling of Halloween as a kid. ## Host a Horror Book Readathon Immerse yourself in the dark side of the holiday. Packed with hair-raising drama and sinister plotlines, [horror books](https://www.tawnymagazine.com/top-10-spooky-books-to-curl-up-with-this-fall/) embody the ominous vibe of Halloween. Go the extra mile with a horror book readathon. You'll have enough suspense and scares to last you till next year. --- Whether you're a haunted house and scream-worthy flicks person or a pumpkin carving and arts and crafts type of girl, you don't have to leave your home to have a fun-filled night. **Because let's admit it, Sunday scaries are not the type of fright we want to experience this Halloween.**