Halloween party alternatives

Oct. 29, 2010, 12:44 a.m.
Halloween party alternatives
(SERENITY NGUYEN/The Stanford Daily)

Not feeling the Mausoleum on Saturday night? Do you want to celebrate on Sunday, but you have class at 9 a.m. Monday morning? There are plenty of ways to get into the spooky holiday spirit without having to follow the same party routine every year. Here are some suggestions:

Scary Movie Marathon

Staying in with a bowl of popcorn and a horror film is a great way to freak yourself out on a dark, gloomy night. Some favorites include “The Ring,” “The Orphanage,” the “Saw” series, “Carrie,” “The Shining,” etc.

Trick-or-Treat

Who says this activity is just for little kids? If you’re feeling the urge to stick to traditional entertainment, throw on that costume from Saturday’s party again, grab a bag and head over to graduate housing for some old-fashioned fun.

Palo Alto

If you want to get off campus on Sunday night, try grabbing a couple of friends and going into Palo Alto for dinner. The best part about Halloween for those who opt against trick-or-treating? Shorter lines at restaurants.

Game Night

It sounds pretty boring, but having a game night can be the perfect solution for a dull night in. For something spooky to represent Halloween, try getting together a game of “Mafia.” Or, if you or a friend owns it, “Clue” is also a great mystery board game for the holiday.

Haunted Houses

Looking for a real scare on Saturday? Try going to some haunted houses with a couple of pals for a guaranteed bone-chilling night. Local attractions include Fear Overload (San Leandro, $20) and Winchester Mystery House (San Jose, $25).

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