GET OUT OF THE (HAUNTED) HOUSE WITH THESE 3 OUTDOOR HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS
Halloween is just around the corner. You’ll soon have trick-or- treaters approaching your door requesting a healthy share of candy. Before then, you may want to go out and feel the thrills of the season yourself, but maybe you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy the cramped spaces of haunted houses. You don’t have to step indoors to experience a spooky attraction, though. There are plenty of outdoor Halloween attractions to check out, and here are three of the most thrilling. Zombie Paintball We’ve all watched a scary movie and thought we could do better than some of the characters in these extreme situations. Now is your chance to prove it. There are zombie paintball
guns and proceed along a course full of zombies and creatures. Before long, your friends and family will get into the competitive spirit to see who can hit the most targets. Haunted Corn Maze Haunted houses are great if you’re trying to experience some jump scares. But if you want to get the haunted house experience in an outdoor setting, you should check out a haunted corn maze. You’ll hear screams coming from all around to help amp up the fear. It’s also a great way to get some exercise! Haunted Hayride So, what if you want the best of both worlds? You may want to feel scared without walking through a maze or using a paintball gun. That’s where haunted hayrides come in. On a haunted hayride, you’ll hop aboard a platform that’s being towed by a tractor or truck as they take you through a dark forest and possibly some barns. Performers will be
courses throughout the country, and they can be a great time for everyone involved. You’ll step aboard a bus or trailer outfitted with paintball
woven throughout to provide scares at the perfect moments. It’s a great way to get the classic Halloween experience without having to walk through a house or maze.
Let the Ghoul Times Roll ENSURE SAFE TRICK-OR-TREATING
Eliminate distractions. While driving — as a general rule of thumb — put your phone
Halloween night calls for great costumes, fun parties, and most importantly, lots of candy! However, many don’t realize how dangerous it can be to go trick-or-treating, and we’re not referring to the ghosts and goblins that go bump in the night. Road safety is often overlooked on Halloween, so not only is it important to talk to your kids about road safety, but also to practice safe driving. Take a look at these Halloween safe driving tips to ensure a safer trick-or-treating experience this year! Be cautious. Prime trick-or-treating time is typically between 5–9 p.m., so be especially careful during these hours as the sun sets. Once it sets completely, be sure to look out for adults and children wearing dark-colored costumes, masks, and face coverings.
Since more pedestrians will be on the road, drive below the speed limit and scan the roads where people may likely be or where sight distances are limited. Keep in mind that some people may come out of side yards, bushes, or between parked cars, so stop and wait for them to pass. Pedestrians don’t always cross in designated crossing zones, especially in neighborhoods, so it’s good to anticipate them around every corner.
away! Your attention always needs to be on the road, and there is no difference between handheld and handsfree. If you’re not paying attention and a pedestrian isn’t either, an accident is more likely to happen. Even the simple task of changing the radio station can take your eyes off the road. Instead, have your passenger change the music for you, or wait until you’re at a red light if you’re driving alone. Drivers need to remain vigilant and overly cautious because the scary reality is that Halloween is one of the deadliest nights for pedestrians. Remember, kids are excited about Halloween night and may not be as careful as they should be.
Use your turn signals. You can also communicate with
pedestrians and other drivers with your turn signals and hazard lights. Even if you’re in a neighborhood you’re familiar with, or only driving a few blocks up the street, use those signals if you’re making turns! If you have to stop to pick someone up or drop your kids off, use your hazard lights.
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