Host a Light Party ... an alternative to Halloween

Today many parents are looking for a positive alternative to Halloween.  It is often not safe going out on the streets after dusk where children can encounter some scary costumes, sinister looking house decorations and silly pranksters spoiling the fun.

It is the one time of year that goes against what we teach our children about good behaviour and staying safe.  We have them knocking on the doors of complete strangers (even with parents standing in the background), accepting truck loads of candies (many of unknown origin) and witnessing the poor behaviour of some teens and adults running wild.

Why not consider an alternative and host a Night of Light Party at your home, local church, school hall or public venue.

• Encourage children to come as their favourite real life hero (nothing sinister or evil looking - keep it positive)
• Give prizes for the best dressed
• Have plenty of games
• Maybe some singing or dancing
• Healthy snack food and drinks
• Allow them to take home a treat bag from the 'Light Box' at the end of the night

Theme Ideas

• Dress up as a famous real life hero (astronaut, nurse, discoverer, scientist, preacher, president, king, queen, actor, actress, singer etc)
• Dress up as a famous sportsperson and do sporting events
• Carnival Theme (with bouncy castle, lots of balls, a slide etc)
• Concert (with items from the children)
• Creative Dress Parade
• Games Night
• Music and Dance party competition

Entertainment Ideas

• Bouncy castle
• Face painting, dress up (have some fun costumes available for children who are without)
• Animal balloons and clowning
• Storytelling/Drama (contact your local theatrical group)
• Puppets
• Mainly Music session (email me for the details)
• Mime or circus artists (interacting with the children throughout the event)

Let this be an alternative Halloween to remember!