It’s fun to decorate the house for Halloween as a family, but carving pumpkins can get a little messy. Here are easy alternatives with no knife required that are just as festive!

Paint. Put on some old clothes, grab your paint brushes, and let the kids have fun making the pumpkins more colourful.

Glitter. All you need is some white glue and some sparkles to glam up your fall décor!

Googly eyes. Get some googly eye stickers and add them to your gourds for a comical twist.

Black marker. If there is an artist in the family, get them to draw intricate designs on the pumpkins with a permanent black marker.

Washi tape. Japanese tape comes in a variety of colours and patterns—just what’s needed to dress up your pumpkins!

Getting creative as a family is a great way to switch things up and make some memories!

Looking for something new and exciting to do this season? Try these three ideas.

1. Ice fishing. Get some friends together and spend the day at the lake!

2. Dog sledding. A great activity if you love animals. So thrilling!

3. Snow tubing. Go with the kids as a family, or turn it into a date! Snow tubing is fun at any age.

Looking for ways to get creative with your family? This Monday to Friday schedule is sure to add some fun to your time at home with ideas for you and your family new things to try, including inspiration for games, activities, and friendly competition.

MOVEMENT MONDAYS: Start your week on the right foot with some fun movement. Play hallway soccer, start a dance party in your living room, or have a basement family yoga session. Keeping your body moving is key!

TASTY TUESDAYS: Now’s the time to get creative in the kitchen! Get the whole family involved by designating tasks and create some fun, edible crafts. Start with these little Bug Bites! Bonus points: turn your Tasty Tuesday into an indoor or backyard picnic for even more family fun.

ADVENTUROUS WEDNESDAYS: Conquer the mid-week hump with some adventure play! Set up a scavenger hunt by creating a theme, brainstorming clever clues and set up a route throughout your home and yard. Take it to the next level by working together as a family to come up with a unique reward for the winner!

TEA TIME THURSDAYS: Put the kettle on and make a spread with your favourite herbal teas, hot chocolate, and snacks for a family tea party. Whip up a batch of these Chocolate Chip & Popcorn Cookies and curl up with a good book, watch an epic movie, or share stories, videos or funny moments from your week so far.

GAME NIGHT FRIDAYS: It’s time to kick it old school with a friendly game tournament! Whether it’s charades, board games, or crazy eights, team up with your family for some friendly competition.