Most Halloween-goers spend their special night trick-or-treating for candy, but this once in a year event doesn’t have to be spent knocking on strangers’ doors asking for treats.

As kids grow up, some begin to think that trick-or-treating is too childish. Although getting free candy is definitely worth knocking on random doors, now, as teenagers, throwing a Halloween party seems a lot more exciting then running through the chilly wind for tiny bars of potential cavities. Some parties thrown are large and include people from all social circles while some Halloween parties may just be a small get-together with a few close friends. These parties are great because they can be kept indoors and open up millions of opportunities to meet new people. Also, any one party can include tons of mini-activities like bobbing for apples, a horror movie or dare fests.

Another great Halloween activity is visiting a special Halloween place. The Winchester Mystery House, has a special 65-minute night tour for the bravest to travel through the endless hallways with only a flashlight. Operating hours for the special flashlight tour are from 6:30 p.m. to 12:27 a.m. and cost $45 per person.

Another entertainment spot, Six Flags, runs its rides backwards every Halloween to give the night an extra-spooky feel with the same price of $45 per person. Both attractions are good places to go with friends or a special someone.

Caramelized popcorn, haunted houses and wild laughter can be found at any carnival. Carnivals bring out the best of Halloween with classic decorations and the many rides. They’re simply a cheaper version of an amusement park. A close by destination is the Witches’ Delight Carnival in Santa Rita Elementary School at Los Altos which runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Oct. 30 and includes a cake walk, a costume contest and many games.

There are thousands of different ways Halloween can be celebrated. But no matter whether it’s cozying up to watch a horror movie, wildly partying it out or enjoying a walk through a haunted mansions, the best Halloween simply lets you have fun.