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Halloween in Alaska

Halloween in Alaska can be a lot different than in the lower 48 states. Trick-or-treat, costumes, and lots of spooky good fun are still the main attraction. But special considerations like staying warm, watching out for wildlife, and navigating a tricky climate add a unique twist to this fun holiday. If you’re new to Halloween in Alaska, here’s a few guidelines that’ll keep you from ending up in a truly scary situation!

Alaska Halloween Rule #1: Stay Warm

Here in the Anchorage / Eagle River area it can get pretty cold this time of year, so it’s important to plan costumes that will keep you warm. Buy costumes several sizes too big to allow room for snow gear underneath. Or get creative and plan costumes that incorporate cold-weather gear like mummies, chubby garden gnomes, ninja turtles, mummies or anything warm and fuzzy like unicorns, teddy bears and pandas.

Keeping kids warm and safe this Halloween

Halloween in Alaska – cute kids, fun costumes, lots of treats, and don’t forget the snow. Here in the Anchorage / Eagle River area it can get pretty cold this time of year, so trick-or-treaters have a few more things to take into account for a fun and safe holiday. We’ve got you covered, though, with a few safety tips and ideas for keeping things warm and having lots of fun.

Ghosts and goblins can get cold, too, so it’s important to equip your kids with gear that keeps them warm. If there is snow or ice on the ground, be sure they wear snow boots for warmth and traction. Costumes should be on the larger side so they can fit over snow suits and lots of warm layers. Throw some glove warmers in kids’ treat bags and they’ll be set in case of freezing temps.