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A brother and sister enjoy halloween. He is wearing a carved pumpkin themed t-shirt and she is dressed as a witch. They are laughing at something out of frame.

Planning an inclusive Halloween

16 October 2024

Halloween is becoming very popular, and with a little planning, it’s possible to create an inclusive Halloween experience for your child, so they don’t miss out on all the fun!

Activities like trick or treat, decorating, dressing up, and festive crafts can all be made inclusive, so that everyone can participate.

Ideas for a fun, inclusive Halloween:

  • Make sure the costume feels good to your child. If the texture or feeling of the costume doesn’t feel right, try putting the costume over their comfortable clothes.
  • Walk around your neighbourhood to look at the decorations the week before (and plan a route for trick or treating).
  • Find out from friends and neighbours the best local streets and what time most people start trick or treating.
  • Set a limit, e.g. ‘we are going to knock on 10 doors then go home and eat some lollies!’
  • If you want to hand out treats, put up decorations and explain that other children might knock on the door.
  • Read a social story about Halloween and trick or treating, so your child knows what to expect.
  • Have fun as a family! You or a support worker can dress up too.
  • If your child won’t enjoy trick or treating, think about an activity they will enjoy, like a Halloween-themed dessert or a lolly hunt at home.

Looking for more information on planning inclusive family events? Check out our top tips to navigate Christmas.

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