Staying sober on holidays can be a challenge, even for people who don’t struggle with alcohol addiction. One of the trickiest holidays to stay sober during is definitely Halloween. Many people consider Halloween a party holiday, so most people who throw a party on Halloween will include alcohol in their celebrations. What you might not realize is that it is just as easy, and can even be just as much fun, to celebrate Halloween sober. Here are a few ideas for how to have a great time and celebrate Halloween while being completely sober.
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Go Trick or Treating
Nothing says Halloween like trick-or-treating. Go door-to-door with your kids or find a friend or loved one and their kids. Watching some little ones all decked out in their costumes collecting tons of candy in a safe way is a great way to spend the evening, while also keeping yourself occupied.
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Throw a Party of Your Own
Your party, your rules! Invite friends who support you in your sobriety and who are happy to spend the evening without alcohol. Since it is your party, you can do whatever you want! Have great snacks and music or organize some activities. You can invite people to participate in a costume or pumpkin carving contest, or you can host a movie marathon of Halloween-themed films.
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Find a Sober Festival
See if there is a fall festival, a haunted house tour or carnival happening near you or if the nearest Alcoholics Anonymous organization has any sober activities planned to help ease holiday drinking cravings.
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Visit an Escape Room
Take a chunk out of the evening, grab a couple of friends and try your hand at an escape room. This fun activity will make you use your brain to “escape” and remind you how much fun you can have when you are sober and in control.
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No matter what you choose to do for Halloween, have a plan in place for yourself to help you avoid your triggers. You can spend Halloween however you want, even if that means finding a meeting or a sober gathering! Happy Sober-Ween!