๐ Hosting a Halloween Costume Contest at Home: Fun, Easy, and Full of Family Magic ๐
If youโre skipping the big crowds this year or just want to create something special at home, hosting your own family Halloween costume contest is such a fun and easy way to celebrate! Hereโs how to make it a night to remember (without the stress).
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1. Set the Stage (right at home)
Transform your living room or backyard into your own โspooky stage.โ A few twinkle lights, some pumpkins, or toss a few cobwebs around for a festive feel. You donโt need to go overboard. Kids love the little details! Turn on some Halloween tunes and set the mood.
Pro tip: Let your little ones help decorate! Theyโll love taking part in setting up โthe stageโ for their big costume debut.
2. Keep the Contest Fun and Friendly
The key to a great at-home costume contest? Make it lighthearted. Everyone wins something!
You can hand out awards like:
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โMost Creative Costumeโ
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โSilliest Outfitโ
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โBest DIY Ideaโ
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โCutest Characterโ
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โMost Likely to Make You Giggleโ
Itโs all about celebrating imagination, not competition.
3. Make It Interactive
Have each family member or friend (even grandparents via FaceTime!) act as a judge, clap the loudest for their favorites, or hold up scorecards with silly faces. You can even create a mini runway momentโcue the music, lights, and a dramatic walk for each costume reveal!
4. Add Some Treatsย
No Halloween night is complete without snacks!
Keep it simple with fun finger foods like:
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Pumpkin-shaped sandwiches
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โWitch hatโ cookies
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Orange + black popcorn mix
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Hot cocoa with ghost-shaped marshmallows
Little touches make it feel special... without requiring hours in the kitchen.
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Don't Forget to Capture the Magic
Set up a โphoto boothโ corner with props or a festive backdrop. Take lots of pictures and videos! These are the moments youโll love looking back on.
If you share on social, donโt forget to tag @onlylittleonceย
๐ Keep It Simple, Keep It Sweet
At the end of the day, Halloween at home doesnโt have to be elaborate to be magical. Itโs about laughter, creativity, and spending time togetherโbecause theyโre only little once, after all.
So grab your camera, crank up the Monster Mash, and let your little pumpkins shine!ย