It’s that time of the year again, when little ghouls and ghosts come out to play. Halloween is the perfect occasion to get into the spirit of spooky fun, create fun memories with your family, and spread some community cheer.
An exciting tradition that has gained popularity in recent years is "booing." This is a Halloween game where you secretly leave a bag of spooky treats on a neighbor’s or friend's doorstep. It’s a fun activity that’ll keep your family entertained during the month of October.
What is Booing?
Booing is a Halloween tradition that involves delivering treats and other fun spooky items to your neighbors, friends, or family. Your kids will have a blast while spreading some Halloween cheer and building community connections.
To get started, follow these simple steps
- Pick out Halloween-themed items like candy, toys, stickers, or craft kits.
- Put the items in a Halloween themed bag or container.
- Print out a "You've Been Booed" sign/directions and attach it to the bag.
- Deliver the treats to your neighbor's doorstep, ring the bell, and run away.
*NOTE: Please use discernment when choosing whom to BOO.
- It is helpful to give the parents of the household a heads up so that they are expecting a "surprise" doorbell ring and treat.
- Many neighborhoods send out notifications via neighborhood pages to give people a heads-up and chance to opt in for participation.
Once you've received a "Boo" bag, you are officially a part of the game. It’s your turn to fill up a new bag and deliver the fun to someone else. Encourage your friends and neighbors to keep this game going until everyone in the community has received a surprise.
Why Booing Is Fun?
"Booing" is a great way to bond with your family and get into the Halloween spirit. The excitement of sneaking around, leaving surprises, and anticipating when you'll receive your own surprise is what makes this tradition so much fun. It’s also a perfect way to spread kindness in your community and show appreciation for your neighbors.
What to Include in a Boo Bag?
- Mini toys and figurines, like Safari Ltd.’s Good Luck Minis or TOOBS (monsters, bugs, skeletons, etc.). Find some fun Goody Bag labels to print HERE.
- Halloween stamps, stickers, or temporary tattoos.
- Light Up Items
- Glow in the dark items (glow sticks, light-up necklaces, toys, etc)
- Containers of slime or play dough
- Fidget toys
- Halloween-themed treats like candy or small bags of popcorn/chips/cookies
- Craft projects like Plus-Plus Blocks or Eugy
- Halloween-themed items
- A small pumpkin to decorate
Make your Halloween SPOOK-tacular with BOOing. It is a fun and exciting tradition that the whole family will love.
As a parent, I highly recommend this activity as a great way to create memories, spread kindness, and get into the Halloween spirit. The thrill of secretly delivering a bag of treats and the joy of receiving your own surprise is pure magic. So, gather up your family and get to "booing" this Halloween! Remember to download our freebie "You've Been Boo-ed" sign to get started. Happy Halloween!
Get the “You’ve Been Booed” Free Printable HERE.