Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means more time for costumes, candy and fall fun. Whether you have little ones or just love the season, here’s how to enjoy Halloween in Thorold, including a few ideas that work well when you live in an apartment.
Trick-or-treating tips
Thorold’s quiet residential streets are great for trick-or-treating, and the neighbourhoods around McMillan Park are a short walk from Parkside.
- Head out at dusk. Early evening is best for younger kids, and it’s still light enough to see.
- Add reflective tape or a glow stick to costumes so drivers can spot you.
- Plan a route that loops back home, so tired legs don’t have far to go.
- Check treats at home before anyone digs in.
- Dress for the weather. Late October nights in Niagara can be chilly, so leave room for a warm layer under the costume.
Pumpkin patches and fall farms
Many farms around Niagara offer pumpkin picking, corn mazes and wagon rides through the end of October. They’re a great weekend outing before the big night. Look for farms in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Vineland and the Twenty Valley, most within a 20 to 30 minute drive.
Carve pumpkins at home
Carving pumpkins is messy, so set up at the kitchen island or table with newspaper underneath. Save the seeds for roasting, and use battery tea lights instead of candles.
Halloween at home
Not every Halloween needs a night out. A few apartment-friendly ideas:
- Host a costume movie night with friends in your living room
- Bake Halloween treats in your full-size kitchen
- Turn the second bedroom into a small haunted house for the kids
- Roast your pumpkin seeds with a little salt and cinnamon
Enjoy the park
McMillan Park, right next to Parkside, is a great place to burn off some candy energy the next morning. Fall colours usually peak around this time, so it’s a nice spot for costume photos too.
A great place for families
Parkside Living’s 2 bedroom suites give families room to spread out, with the park next door and a local high school nearby. Read more about our family-friendly apartments in Thorold and why McMillan Park feels like your own backyard.
Happy Halloween from all of us at Parkside Living! If you’re ready to see a suite, book a tour.
