Can you have a sober Halloween? The answer is yes! Halloween has grown into a holiday that is more than just kids trick-or-treating door-to-door. It has become a holiday for adults often with elaborate parties that involve alcohol and/or drug use. But it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of ways to celebrate a sober Halloween while in recovery.
Here are some local events in Atlanta this Halloween:
- Little 5 Points Halloween Festival & Parade. Thousands of people will be out for the parade, entertainment and food.
- Netherworld is one of the most immersive haunted house experiences you’ll ever have.
- Oakland Cemetary offers candlelit tours
- Fright Fest at Six Flags Over Georgia offers haunted houses, spooky shows and rides.
Or you can consider throwing your own party. A sober Halloween party would include everything a normal party would sans the alcohol or drugs. So what to include?
- Festive decorations!
- Make it a themed party (this is especially easy for Halloween with making it a costume party). Or try making it a decade party to encourage costumes.
- You can also opt for a more intimate dinner party
- Make the party about the food. Whether it be potluck, grilling, finger foods, or a bake-off.
- Set up a bar that serves only alcohol-free drinks, but that doesn’t mean you have to limit the creative aspect. Make mocktails!
- Add some friendly competition. Apples to Apples, anyone? Whether it’s a game around the living room or croquet out in the back yard, some friendly competition makes socializing easy without alcohol or drugs.
- Feature a scary movie and pop popcorn and have snacks for your guests.
- Have a more serious group of friends, consider hosting an informative party by hiring someone to come and do a reading or give a lecture.
Happy Halloween!
