subject: Halloween Activities With Grandchildren | Michigan Nursing Home [print this page] October is a wonderful month to get together with your grandchildren, even if you live in a Michigan nursing home. With Halloween just around the corner, there are many festive activities you can do with your loved ones to celebrate together.
Carving A Pumpkin
This particular activity is a tradition, and a rather inexpensive one at that. You can get smaller pumpkins if it is more appropriate for the little ones age. This is something that isnt very difficult to do even in a Michigan nursing home. You can cut out fun designs to make it more enjoyable. If you are worried about the sharp knives painting pumpkins or gourdes are a good alternative.
Haunted Dinner
Plan for an early Halloween Dinner and have your grandchildren invite their parents. You and you little helpers can then decorate the dining area to make a fun haunted diner. Have the grandchildren help with some of the easier menu items that can be made ahead of time. You can even have your servers dress up in costume and have spooky or funny menus.
Halloween Comedy
Set up a date where you can have a fun festive stand-up comedy show with the family. The grandchildren can dress up in costumes and take turns telling jokes. You can write a bunch of jokes ahead of time on note cards just in case. This is a great way to inspire the family to connect.
Monster Mash
Throwing a dance party can be fun for everyone. You can send out invitations for a Monster Mash and have a costume party with the family. You can have a dance competition, costume contest, and even karaoke to further enjoy the holiday.
Games
Halloween is a great time of the year to wear costumes everywhere. They spice up the festivities no matter what they are, including everyday games. Play hide and seek with the grandchildren wearing costumes and shout Boo! when you find someone. You can put fun little spins on your grandchildrens favorite games no matter what they are. Be sure if you live in a Michigan nursing home that these games are appropriate.
Halloween Movies
Having a movie night is always a great time for those that appreciate it. Whether its a marathon or a single movie, pop some popcorn and watch some classics. There are some fantastic old movies like Charlie Brown and the Legend of Sleepy Hollow that are sure to please everyone.
October is a festive time of the year for those that like to really celebrate Halloween. The holiday spirit can start on the 1st and with any of these fun activities you can enjoy the holidays with those you love most. If you live in a Michigan nursing home, these activities can include more than just immediate family. There are always those who are happy to jump in and share in the fun.
