Halloween falls on a Friday this year, making it the perfect excuse for you and the family to make a fun-filled night of it.

While a scary film and some sweets may be on the cards, we’ve provided five fiendishly fun activities for you and the family to try something different on October 31^st.

1.    Pumpkins, pumpkins, pumpkins

Whether it’s pumpkin carving, pumpkin soup or pumpkin pie, pumpkins are the essence of Halloween festivities. Try out this frozen spiced pumpkin pie recipe for a delectable treat that will leave you asking ‘how haven’t I tried this before?’

 2.    Create a monster

Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a scary monster or two. Try this simple game, detailed by Fresh from the Freezer guest blogger Becky Goddard Hill, where your children and their friends can sketch a unique Halloween monster.

 3.    Apple bobbing

Sometimes you can’t beat a classic. Why not encourage the kids to leave the iPads and gadgets to one side for an evening and play a classic and traditional autumn game.

 4.    Treasure hunt

Clues, hiding places, excitement, sweets! What more could you want from a Friday night?

 5.    Pin the wart on the witch

You all remember playing pin the tail on the donkey right? Why not put a scary spin on the game by playing pin the wart on the witch?

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