Celebrate Halloween in comfort with events designed for older adults. Choose The Haunt, the Cedarburg Pumpkin Walk, or the city's official trick-or-treat hours with added oversight. Join in Halloween activities for adults your way by visiting an attraction, strolling downtown, or greeting neighbors from home.
Halloween isn't just for kids, according to a YouGov survey. Around 23% of adults say it is their favorite holiday. Many senior communities host fall celebrations in assisted living that include crafts and games for seniors, light refreshments, and themed decor.
There are also plenty of exciting local events to take part in. Interested in learning more?
Read on for more information about local Halloween activities.
Senior-friendly Halloween activities for adults are those that take the unique needs of local seniors into account. While there are many seasonal events occurring over the Halloween weekend, they're not all suitable for older adults.
A senior-friendly Halloween event should have the following features:
Here are a few of the senior-friendly activities planned for the holiday season.
One of the most well-known attractions in the Soderbergh area is The Haunt, which is a haunted house complete with theater-ready set pieces, special effects, and enthusiastic actors. Visitors can also participate in spooky escape room challenges for an extra fee.
It's senior-friendly because it's a spooky but fun atmosphere with light scares and wheelchair accessibility. This isn't an intense experience where you have to sign away beforehand; it's a more controlled version of Halloween, suitable for seniors and their friends and family.
Next up, there's the Pumpkin Walk in downtown Cedarburg. Throughout Halloween, family shops and local community members will display carved pumpkins along the sidewalk, and visitors are invited to take a stroll downtown, where they'll see the awesome spectacle of hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns. Expect the local stores to stay open late with plenty of treats and seasonal surprises.
It's a senior-friendly event because the walk covers flat, well-paved public sidewalks where there are plenty of benches to rest on and warm stores to visit. Since the event occurs in a public area, you don't have to worry about paying any kind of admission fee.
There's also official citywide trick-or-treating coordinated by the local government of Cedarburg. While trick-or-treating activity goes on throughout the holiday, during the official coordinated hours on Saturday, the 25th of October, from 5 until 8 pm, the streets will be well patrolled to ensure safety. Porch lights signal whether or not houses are choosing to participate.
Seniors who live in the area can easily participate in festive senior events by handing out candy at home, reducing the need to stay on their feet to enjoy social engagement activities. There are also short walking routes through the neighborhood to enable local seniors to take part in intergenerational connection without having to leave their zip code area.
The more intricate and creative Halloween costumes tend to limit mobility because of impractical clothing or obscure vision because of heavy masks. When combined with the body of a senior who is also likely to have significant mobility and vision problems, it's an accident waiting to happen.
That's not to say seniors can't chime in on the fun and wear a festive costume; they should just avoid costumes with the following features.
Anything that covers the face and obscures vision. Clothing with leather hems that will potentially trip up the wearer. And unsuitable shoes without non-slip soles.
By following these simple safety principles, there's no reason that local seniors can't dress up and join the fun.
Staying home can still feel festive and social, particularly if you live in a high-traffic trick-or-treating area. Set a simple plan:
Outdoor events can be enjoyable when planned with accessibility in mind.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians are harder to see after dark, so wearing reflective items and choosing daylight activities lowers risk.
Senior centers often host morning or afternoon gatherings with clear walkways and volunteer support. These events allow for safe participation in fun events for local seniors.
For seniors with conditions like Alzheimer's or dementia, many Halloween events are unsuitable. You should choose familiar, calm activities that are easy to follow.
According to the Alzheimer's Association, keeping celebrations simple and familiar can reduce confusion and agitation for people living with dementia.
Halloween offers seniors a chance to connect with their community. Whether joining a local event, crafting with friends, or celebrating from home, there are plenty of suitable Halloween activities for adults seniors can enjoy this fall.
LakeHouse Cedarburg provides seniors with year-round support and meaningful fall celebrations. Our Veterans Program and partnership with Patriot Angels honor service by offering a substantial discount.
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