October 31st is upon us! And while some people are out in costumes, dodging ghosts, or raiding the candy aisles, we get it: you’re just trying to stay connected. No tricks, just treats – well, the treat of quality time with the people you care about. Here are five perfectly reasonable, non-Halloween ways to make October 31 a day to remember.
1. Call Your Mom and Tell Her About Your (Totally Unrelated to Candy) Day
October 31 is the perfect day to catch up with your mom. Give her a call, share some heartfelt updates, and casually drop that you are absolutely not surrounded by heaps of chocolate wrappers. Reminisce about old times, share some life updates, and maybe even get a good recipe for a stew or casserole…anything except tips on making pumpkin-based treats.
2. Reconnect with Friends and Pretend You’re Not Weirded Out by Their Costumes
Sure, your friend is dressed as a cat on a random Tuesday, but that’s no reason not to check in! Laugh about the mysterious background noises you hear as they roam the streets or their funny neighbor dressed up as an alien. You might even get some unintentionally hilarious video calls. And with KeepCalling’s solid call quality, you’ll catch every single cackle and broom swoosh – just in case they’re part of the soundtrack.
3. Host a “Regular Tuesday Night” Trivia Game Night
There’s something fun about gathering friends for a trivia night on a Tuesday—especially one that falls on October 31. Grab your usual crew (or virtual crew), and throw down some seasonal but not-too-spooky categories like “World’s Weirdest Traditions” or “Top Five Foods That Aren’t Candy.” Bonus points if you throw in a round on “Avoiding Skeleton Decorations.” Extra bonus points if you can keep a straight face.
4. Make a List of Other Things People Do on October 31
It’s a fact: not everyone does the “Halloween” thing. Call up a friend and start listing all the fun, non-Halloween things people do on this date. Eating pizza? Check. Watching nature documentaries? Yep. Wearing orange but denying it has anything to do with Halloween? Absolutely. You’ll have fun thinking of the most random things people could be doing on October 31 that have zero relation to costumes or pumpkins. No tricks here—just regular human beings doing regular human things.
5. Have a Serious Conversation About November 1 (Because It’s Practically Here)
The true magic of October 31 is that it’s a gateway to November 1—a month with zero costume expectations. Chat with family or friends about what’s coming up. Planning for Thanksgiving? Figuring out holiday travel? Perfect. Embrace November (and daylight savings) a bit early by calling a loved one and planning something meaningful. You’ll be so busy discussing the joy of eating pie that you’ll practically forget what day it is.
Conclusion
If you’re not one for tricks and treats, October 31 can still be a day for great connections—minus the ghostly vibes. Whether you’re calling your mom, catching up with friends (catsuits optional), or planning some super normal activities, KeepCalling has got you covered. Make the day memorable and give those you love a little extra cheer.
