Reveling in Magic, Whimsy, and Play: a List of Ideas

20+ Ways to Enjoy October and Halloween

Spending time reveling in magic, whimsy, and play

Let’s dive in and enjoy the magic and whimsy this October and Halloween. The wonderful playful moments that are in our lives this month. Above all, let’s celebrate in big and little ways. Specifically, October and Halloween give us a reason to play with magic, whimsy, and play. Our imaginations come alive. After that, we decorate our homes with whimsy, magic, or fright. Halloween costumes are planned for young and old alike. Tricks and treats are created to delight.

What is not whimsical and magical as an adult donning a Halloween costume to go out and play? 

I’m inviting you to revel in magic, whimsy, and play. Next, take a moment to brainstorm ways to add magic, whimsy, and play into your life. You may need to start thinking about Halloween, but once the thoughts flow, you’ll find ways to add it daily. Our October Reveling in Magic eBook has many journal prompts, lists, and activities if you want to explore this idea. I wish that by enjoying October and Halloween, you start injecting more magic, whimsy and play into your life. Then, you can take those elements and add them to every day of the year. The list below has ideas for this month, but I encourage you to take out the word October or Halloween, so you have ideas for every day. 

Ideas for October and Halloween

1. Enjoy and record all the whimsical October moments you see throughout the month. 
2. Make a festive witch’s hat 
3. Add dry ice to a pitcher of Halloween tea or fruit punch
4. Find the magic in your life; occasionally, we call these coincidences. 
5. Together with play, experiment with the Halloween decorating styles. 
6. Explore October through all the senses – see, smell, touch, taste, and hear. 
7. Offer a connection to others by giving out tricks and treats – enjoy a visit from the little & giant monsters in your life.
8. Host a Halloween photo scavenger hunt.
9. Wear orange in any of its beautiful shades – carrot, rust, amber, ginger, fire, clay. Or add one of the colors to your home decor.
10. Plan Halloween Costumes or Halloween day outfits. Visit a thrift or vintage store for inspiration. 
11. Create a Halloween Playlist, Movie Marathon, and/or Menu 
12. Go to a pumpkin patch, then pick your favorite ones for the front porch, tablescape, and desk. 
13. Carve a few pumpkins for Halloween. Afterward, toast the pumpkin seeds 
14. Have a spooky storytelling night – complete with candles, flashlights, and treats 
15. Bake an Autumn treat, eventually one that could be your signature annual. Ideas are an apple donut, maple muffin, or pumpkin spice cake recipe 
16. Go to a local Oktoberfest, enjoy all the festivities and community
17. Visit a local orchard while you’re there; go through an October corn maze. 
18. Read a seasonal book – for example, a thriller novel, murder mystery, ghost story, or gothic tragedy
19. Place a pot of simmering water with whole spices on the stove to create October’s seasonal scent, or create one using essential oils and a diffuser 
20. Go on a spooky Halloween cemetery or haunted house tour; with this in mind, be a hometown tourist and search these out in your city.  
21. Take a drive, bike ride, or walk to view the Halloween decorations. 
22. Treat yourself to a caramel apple or make one yourself 

Go out and enjoy magic, whimsy, and play

Again, I will state, “ I wish that by enjoying October and Halloween, you start injecting more magic, whimsy, and play into your life. Then, you can take those elements and add them to every day of the year. The list has ideas for this month, but I encourage you to take out the word October or Halloween, so you have ideas for every day.” If you want more ideas, visit the blog for 31 Ways of Loving the Ordinary in October or sign up for our weekly newsletter. October and Halloween are great times to dive in and enjoy the magic and whimsy. Be playful this month, then every day of the year. Lastly, it’s time to revel in magic, whimsy, and play – have fun.

Revel in the Magic, see it around You,

Scatter whimsy throughout your life 

Enjoy Loving the Ordinary,  

Each and every extra-ordinary day