More Halloween Alternatives for Teens
5. Wanted House
Instead of a haunted house, build and advertise a “Wanted House” for your community. Invite local volunteer and community agencies to put up booths describing the services they provide for the neighborhood.
For example, the local police department might prepare a display on the dangers of drugs or gang involvement. A homeless shelter might provide refreshments and information about the shelter.
Local churches can staff a booth to help young people explore what it means to be a Christian. Encourage citywide participation to inform people about the good things happening in your community, and put out buckets of candy to match the season.
6. Switch Hunt
Gather your group in a gym or large room. Have kids cover their eyes while you place a small (unlit) flashlight in the room. Then turn out the lights and have kids attempt to be the first to find and “switch on” the light. Award points to individuals or form teams and see which team collects the most points by the end of the game. For added mayhem, hide multiple flashlights (some with batteries and some without).
7. Frankfurter’s Monster
Finally, try this activity for Halloween fun. Form groups of no more than four. Give each group a supply of hot dogs, toothpicks, cloth pieces, and other craft materials. Have groups use the supplies to create hot dog puppets and prepare short skits depicting the way people like to celebrate Halloween.
After the skits are performed, roast the hot dogs over a fire and ask: Why are people fascinated by scary or evil things? What assurance does 2 Timothy 1:7 give us when we’re faced with scary things?
This article by Jamie Snodgrass was originally published on YouthMinistry.com, © Group Publishing, Inc.
