October is here, and that means preparing for one of the biggest times of the year for your kids: Halloween.

Aside from finding (or making) their costumes, you have schools events to plan for, pumpkin patches to visit, and decorations to hang.

It’s never too late to incorporate some new family traditions into the chaos, however.

Your kids only get so many Halloweens while they’re little, and it’s important to make these years special.

Check out these 5 family-friendly Halloween traditions to add to your festivities this year.

Throw a Special Halloween Party

Kids get Halloween parties at their schools and churches, and go trick-or-treating around the neighborhood.

But many of these celebrations don’t involve the whole family.

Start your own tradition by planning a Halloween party for just you, the kids and whichever family members you’d like to include.

You can decorate with your kids’ favorite characters or things that tie into their costumes. You can make special Halloween treats out of their favorite candies or foods, helping make the event about them.

It will also give family members a chance to see the kids in their costumes and take pictures.

Invent a Special Halloween Recipe

Maybe you don’t have the time or energy to plan a whole party---that doesn’t mean you can’t create a tradition with a unique Halloween dish.

Bring the kids in on the invention process, and make a fun experience out of the visit to the store to buy the ingredients.

Perhaps let them wear their costumes while you shop or while they help you in the kitchen.

It’s a simple tradition, but it’s one that can have a lasting impact on your kids’ memories.

Build a Fire

Autumn is known for its crisp chilly nights, perfect for building a fire outside, roasting marshmallows and enjoying delicious chili or comforting soups.

Make a special occasion of building the first fire of the fall, complete with s’mores, warm blankets, hearty chili and even ghost stories.

It’s an easy, enjoyable way to celebrate the season and Halloween with your kids, right at home.

Check for Halloween Exhibits at Local Musuems or Zoos

If your kids are the adventurous types, they might love a Halloween-themed visit to a local museum or zoo.

Many local museums host ghost story festivals and exhibits especially for the kids around Halloween, many of which are annual!

This makes it easy for these special trips to become Halloween traditions for you and the kids.

If your kids are more interested in animals, plenty of zoos offer Halloween-themed weekends or events that are perfect for the whole family.

Decorate Candy Buckets or Bags

One thing most kids are excited about at Halloween? The candy, of course!

Another great tradition to start with your kids is decorating a special candy bucket or bag that they can take with them during trick-or-treating.

You can have a separate bag or bucket for each year, letting them reflect their personalities and tastes on each bucket as they age.

These special items make great keepsakes, and it’s a cute, creative way to spend quality time with your kids during the Halloween festivities.

Halloween is an amazing time of year, for kids and for parents.

With your own traditions in place, you can enjoy the season while your kids are little, making memories that you’ll both cherish.

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