Whether you’re a committed Halloween fan or you’re just looking for some light-hearted ways to lean into spooky season this year, there are all kinds of ways you can mark the occasion. While some of the traditional methods of celebrating Halloween, like trick-or-treating, might not appeal to you or be accessible for you, there are still all kinds of things you can do to make the most of this time of year…
1) Drive Around to See People’s Decorated Houses
Even if you don’t fancy trick-or-treating with friends or family or this isn’t an accessible option for you, it can still be a tremendous amount of fun to look at other people’s Halloween decorations – every town or city has that street that everybody knows goes all out on the décor!
If you’ve never hired a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) before, spooky season could be the perfect opportunity to try it out for the first time. Having access to a WAV means you can still feel a part of the fun, but also do things at your own pace and avoid having to trek around in the cold! At Open Road Access, you can find all the information you need online and get in touch with the team to book your WAV hire. We’ll even drop off and collect your WAV from your chosen location, so you can spend your time and energy planning your route and making sure you’ve got all the delicious snacks to accompany you on your drive.
2) Arrange A Spooky Crafting Session
If you prefer to be based at home or this is the most accessible option for you, Halloween is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some cosy crafting. You don’t have to create a masterpiece – it’s all about enjoying the process, rather than the end result. Pop on your favourite series or soundtrack in the background, get comfortable, and indulge in the process…
If you’re looking for inspiration, you could try pebble painting (the little ghost designs are adorable!), crochet some pumpkins to decorate your room, or make a spooky garland to hang in your window. If you’re low on supplies, you may already have most of the things you need to make a bat or Frankenstein model out of empty loo roll tubes!
3) Catch A Scary Movie Screening at the Cinema
Across the UK, lots of cinemas host special screenings of horror movies – either on Halloween or the days leading up to it. Check your local cinema’s website to see what they have going on, and make sure you book your tickets with plenty of notice. Don’t forget, you may be eligible for a CEA Card which enables a companion to come with you for free.
Again, arranging a spooky cinema trip is a great opportunity to hire a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) and make your journey more seamless – especially if you’re catching a movie during the evening. Nobody wants to be dealing with public transport in the cold and dark after watching a scary film!
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4) Bake Some Themed Treats
Baking is an incredibly enjoyable activity during the colder months. Like crafting, there’s no end of creative ideas to try your hand at during Halloween – plus there’s the payoff of getting to enjoy the treats you’ve freshly made while snuggled up under a blanket with your hot drink of choice in hand!
The recipe you follow doesn’t have to be fancy or complex. You could decorate shop-bought biscuits to look like bats or spiders, bake some ghost-themed cupcakes, or even try your hand at a pumpkin pie. If you have allergies or dietary requirements, baking your own goodies is an excellent way to ensure you have safe and delicious treats to enjoy all through the season. And if you’re new to cooking or baking, Cookfulness has some excellent resources to help you adapt the process and make it as accessible as possible for you.
5) Book An Online Halloween Event
If you find it difficult to join in with traditional in-person events, seasonal times of year like Halloween can sometimes feel a little bit lonely. However, we’re beginning to see more and more events and get-togethers taking place online, so that more people can join in from an environment that’s comfortable for them and at a pace that suits their access needs.
Eventbrite is a great place to browse online events for Halloween – this year there are listings for Horror Writing Workshops, ‘ghoulishly glamorous’ make-up tutorials, crafting project sessions, and plenty more. And if you’re looking for disability-specific events, the charity Sibs is running an online creative art session for siblings of disabled children, and there’s a Halloween edition of Chronic Illness Bingo open for ticket bookings too. It’s likely that more events will be announced in the lead-up to Halloween week, so don’t forget to keep an eye on your favourite charities and organisations’ social media posts!
However you choose to celebrate Halloween this year, we hope your spooky season is a wonderful one. And if hiring a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) would make your plans even better, get in touch with Open Road Access today!
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