118 HAWAII PARENT September/October 2025 freedom and family time, Halloween can be a perfect chance to connect with your teen while enjoying the spooky season. Adapting Traditions as They Grow Halloween is a holiday that grows and changes right alongside your children. While it may be bittersweet to see them outgrow certain traditions, it’s also a chance to embrace new ones and celebrate in ways that match who they are becoming. Whether you’re painting pumpkins with a toddler, chasing sugar-fueled elementary schoolers through the neighborhood, or helping your teen throw their first Halloween party, there are always meaningful moments to share. The most important part of the season isn’t the candy or the costumes—it’s the memories you create together. By staying flexible, involved, and open to change, you can keep the magic of Halloween alive at every age and stage of your child’s life. and you think they’re ready, throw on a Halloween classic and have a movie night. Or check out haunted houses in your area. It is a new aspect to Halloween that they may not have been previously ready for that you can enjoy together. Halloween with Teens (15-18) For teens, Halloween is about nostalgia and personal style. While they may have outgrown trick or treating, they often still enjoy other traditions that you have established over the years. The movies and activities that you had enjoyed in previous years may not have the same level of wonder but rather nostalgia. Unlike younger kids, teens often enjoy planning elaborate costumes, attending haunted houses, or hosting themed parties with friends. They might also take part in more age-appropriate traditions like scary movie marathons or creative pumpkin carving contests. With the right mix of Alvin and the Chipmonks make an appearance at La Pietra’s 2022 Spooktober festivities! “Pumpkin patches also often have other events such as corn mazes and petting zoos, so you can really make a day out of it.”
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