It's no surprise that Halloween will look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of it with some new creative ideas! Below are our top 5 activities you should try this autumn.

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Already a classic activity, many orchards, farms, and pumpkin patches are adhering to new procedures to ensure the safety of their visitors. Below is a quick list of a few pumpkin patches around the DMV worth checking out:

Summer’s Farm - Frederick, MD - Fall Festival runs September 19th to November 8th. (Visit Website)

Gaver Farm - Frederick, MD - Fall Festival runs September 4 – November 3 (Visit Website)

Rock Hill Orchard - Mount Airy, MD (Visit Website)

HomeStead Farm - Poolesville, MD (Visit Website)

Butler’s Orchard - Germantown, MD (Visit Website)

Jack’s Pumpkin Glow - Reston, VA (Visit Website)

Decorate Face Masks

Whether your face mask is a part of your costume, or a costume by itself, there are endless possibilities to make wearing it more fun and fashionable. We suggest using fabric markers, adhesive foam stickers, craft paint, and buttons.

See More: DIY Masks

Have a Door/Porch Decorating Competition with your Neighbors!

Who can get the most creative with their decorations? Grab your fake spider webs, carved jack-o-lanterns, and scarecrows to create a cute or spooky entrance. Then go around the block and check out what your friends did!

Make Your Own Halloween Piñata

If trick-or-treating isn’t an option for your kids this year, consider a low contact method of celebrating with sweets and candy by making a pinata! Making your own piñata could be a fun activity of itself, and your kids will be happy to get just as much candy as they would any other year.

See More: How to Make a Homemade Pinata

Zoom Cider and Cocktail Tastings

During the lockdown, maybe people took part in zoom wine tastings. They bought bottles, covered the label and delivered them to friends who then tried to guess the flavors and ingredients. Make it more autumn themed by getting different types of ciders and cocktails. Check out the links below to see what halloween cocktails you can try out!

See More: Halloween Drink Recipes + Fall Drink Recipes