This year Halloween falls on a Saturday night, which means there will be parties galore to attend. From organized events sponsored by local organizations to in-home parties put together by friends or co-workers, there are plenty of options for singles to have tons of Halloween fun.

If you’re just in the early stages of dating someone, look for a party that’s sponsored by a local organization of some kind. Radio stations are famous for hosting Halloween bashes, and so are other organizations like churches, bars and restaurants, non-profit charities, and the like. Each of these parties is going to have a slightly different atmosphere so pick the one that’s going to be most comfortable for you and your date.

Radio station parties – Usually loud and crowded; lots of dancing and often an assortment of games and other activities (with prizes) throughout the night

Bars and restaurants – Can also be loud and crowded, depending on the size of the place and the type of crowd it attracts; may or may not have dancing, games, and other activities; nearly always has specials on food, drinks, appetizers, and the like

Churches – These are often family-style events where parents and kids participate equally; many larger churches, though, also sponsor singles parties and/or adult parties for a safe and fun Halloween. Likely to be more sedate than other parties, in an atmosphere that is more focused on social interaction

It’s a good idea to talk with your potential date in advance about what kind of party he or she would be most comfortable attending. Choosing the right party is a great way to spend time with someone new and be assured there will be plenty of activity to keep you occupied throughout the evening!

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Thankfully, there are plenty of websites dedicated to ideas for couples, but why not turn costume shopping into a date too?

Head to your local costume shop in the afternoon and start trying on costumes that appeal to the both of you. That way, you can try on even the silly ones to have a fun time without having to spend a cent until you find the costume that works for you.

You can even ask the clerks to point you to the couples section (every shop should have an area like this). Here, you will find your perfect costume matchup.

But if you don’t want to spend a lot of money, there’s always the local thrift store.

Here are some ideas you can take with you:

• 80’s prom couple – think aqua dressed and thin ties
• Zombies
• Nerds

Think about what might be funny and what might be easy to find. And as you walk around, you’ll probably have even more ideas.

Halloween is a fun time, so why not share it with a fun date?

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Instead of doing the same old-same old out on your next date, why not spice things up this holiday season? Dating should be fun and exciting, so going on a date on a holiday can only mean that you’re guaranteed a good time.

Try going to the local haunted houses to get a bit of a scare. There’s nothing like a little screaming to get your endorphins moving and get you closer to your date. You’ll get to see how they act when they’re out in an unfamiliar situation – which can actually say a lot about their character. If they can play along with the night, they’re probably laid back and a lot of fun, even when it’s not a holiday.

Or you could always find a party to go to, costumes and all. Even if only one of you knows the hosts of the part, that will make the night more about getting to know your date and how he or she interacts with strangers. You will also get some fun ‘getting to know you’ time in as others ask questions of your date or your self.

Another fun thing to do is to go to a corn maze as a way to celebrate the ghoulish night and have a unique experience. Once you’re done or completely give up finding your way, you can sit and talk about what you’re done over hot apple cider and a few cinnamon donuts.

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