Sure, it’s exciting for first-time parents like us to celebrate big milestones and holidays. But Halloween can be a tricky one for the pre-candy age. More from CafeMom: 15 Adorable Toddler Halloween Costumes That Even Non-Crafty Moms Can Make Say one is excited about the fun costumes and treats, but not quite ready to take a tot trick-or-treating yet? Luckily, there are still fun activities to partake in. I asked my mom friends to give me some creative and fun ideas so that those moms with toddlers who are not of trick-or-treating age can still enjoy Halloween. Here are some of my absolute favorites! More from CafeMom: 5 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Stories for Toddlers & Preschoolers Whether a crafty mama or a baker, or whether one loves at-home parties or are more into day trips, there’s a Halloween idea here for everyone that both mom and toddler will enjoy — and that will save moms from having to explain to their 2-year-old why she can’t eat that Jawbreaker in her plastic pumpkin. Claire has made “ghosts” using paper plates and cotton balls. You can also cut a potato into the shape of a pumpkin and dip it in paint so your kids can use it as a stamp for fun crafts too. “At the farm near my house, they have a bunch of activities, too, not just pumpkin picking. You can pick other fruit, go on a hay ride, walk through a corn maze, pet ponies, and more.” — Vivienne M., Bridgewater, New Jersey “These are so fun to make! My 3-year-old absolutely loved this project.” — Meghan M., Portland, Oregon Get the complete how-to here at MeghansCraftKits.com. Seeing costumes is super-fun for them, and they won’t even miss the candy! “I know everyone does [pumpkin decorating], but it’s my favorite thing to do. Even at a young age, like right under 2. Just put a garbage bag on the floor and let them [watch]. It’s a huge mess, but so worth it.” — Maria S., Bloomfield, New Jersey “When the kids were little, we got dressed up and went to a local theme park. There were a ton of things for the kids to do there, like shows, rides, and trick-or-treating for the older kids.” — Joanna M., Monroe, New Jersey
title: “14 Easy Ways To Celebrate Halloween With A Toddler” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-16” author: “Mary Wolf”
Sure, it’s exciting for first-time parents like us to celebrate big milestones and holidays. But Halloween can be a tricky one for the pre-candy age. More from CafeMom: 15 Adorable Toddler Halloween Costumes That Even Non-Crafty Moms Can Make Say one is excited about the fun costumes and treats, but not quite ready to take a tot trick-or-treating yet? Luckily, there are still fun activities to partake in. I asked my mom friends to give me some creative and fun ideas so that those moms with toddlers who are not of trick-or-treating age can still enjoy Halloween. Here are some of my absolute favorites! More from CafeMom: 5 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Stories for Toddlers & Preschoolers Whether a crafty mama or a baker, or whether one loves at-home parties or are more into day trips, there’s a Halloween idea here for everyone that both mom and toddler will enjoy — and that will save moms from having to explain to their 2-year-old why she can’t eat that Jawbreaker in her plastic pumpkin. Claire has made “ghosts” using paper plates and cotton balls. You can also cut a potato into the shape of a pumpkin and dip it in paint so your kids can use it as a stamp for fun crafts too. “At the farm near my house, they have a bunch of activities, too, not just pumpkin picking. You can pick other fruit, go on a hay ride, walk through a corn maze, pet ponies, and more.” — Vivienne M., Bridgewater, New Jersey “These are so fun to make! My 3-year-old absolutely loved this project.” — Meghan M., Portland, Oregon Get the complete how-to here at MeghansCraftKits.com. Seeing costumes is super-fun for them, and they won’t even miss the candy! “I know everyone does [pumpkin decorating], but it’s my favorite thing to do. Even at a young age, like right under 2. Just put a garbage bag on the floor and let them [watch]. It’s a huge mess, but so worth it.” — Maria S., Bloomfield, New Jersey “When the kids were little, we got dressed up and went to a local theme park. There were a ton of things for the kids to do there, like shows, rides, and trick-or-treating for the older kids.” — Joanna M., Monroe, New Jersey
