{"id":5309,"date":"2023-08-03T11:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T11:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridarehab.com\/?page_id=5309"},"modified":"2025-02-07T12:17:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T12:17:57","slug":"sober-halloween","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.floridarehab.com\/resources\/sober-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways To Celebrate & Stay Sober This Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You don\u2019t need alcohol to enjoy the spooky season. You can enjoy some of 2020\u2019s best safe and sober Halloween options in South Florida.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halloween is a time of festivities, but sometimes it\u2019s associated with drinking or substance use. There\u2019s a party reputation surrounding Halloween, so how can you enjoy it while also staying sober? If you\u2019re in recovery, you can plan spooky fun ahead of time, so you aren\u2019t caught off guard or put in a situation you aren\u2019t comfortable with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Halloween will also look a little different in the pandemic. Remember to wear a mask when necessary and keep up with social distancing guidelines, even as you celebrate. The\u00a0CDC\u2019s Halloween guidelines<\/a>\u00a0can help you stay safe and healthy during a sober Halloween.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Be Scared, But Stay Sober<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Halloween doesn\u2019t have to be centered around drinking and partying. The spirit of the season is about scaring yourself a bit, so why not have a horror movie marathon or go to a haunted house? Get an adrenaline rush with friends that doesn\u2019t involve alcohol. There are plenty of great options in South Florida this year, despite COVID regulations. We put together a few of our favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horrorland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Horrorland<\/a> is a popular Miami attraction that will be drive-thru this year. The event is truly scary and is only for ages 13 and up. It\u2019s produced by Live 305 Entertainment and includes themed rooms like the Dark Barn, The Carnival and Hospital of Horrors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Nightmare at the Curtiss Mansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Nightmare at the Curtiss Mansion<\/a> is in Miami Springs. You\u2019ll experience \u201cSleep Paralysis\u201d as you walk through demons, clowns, witches and cannibals. The event is enforcing strict COVID-19 guidelines; face masks are required at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paranoia Horror Maze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Paranoia Horror Maze<\/a> is in the Wynwood Arts District; visitors rank it as \u201cpretty scary.\u201d It\u2019s described as a black-out horror maze, and the experience lasts for around eight minutes. According to the creators, thousands haven\u2019t made it through since the attraction was started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Up the Road To Orlando<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orlando is always one of the best destinations for seasonal entertainment centered around Halloween. While things might look a little different for Halloween 2020, there are still options at the theme parks and pop-up locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hold Your Own Sober Halloween Party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can still \u201cparty\u201d while you\u2019re in recovery, just make it on your own terms. For example, why not host a sober and safe socially-distanced Halloween party of your own? You can wear costumes, have themed mocktails<\/a>, carve pumpkins and enjoy sober socializing outside. Depending on your situation, you could make it an adults-only party or maybe a family party for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel Like a Kid Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As children, we often found something magical, if not a bit creepy, in the experience of Halloween. In a child\u2019s eyes, the night feels like being transported into a world of their imagination. Carve pumpkins, host a spooky scavenger hunt or visit houses of people you trust for a safe and sober night of trick-or-treating. Whether it\u2019s your own children, nieces and nephews or perhaps your friends\u2019 kids, see Halloween from a different perspective this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach Out For Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Halloween isn\u2019t the only holiday that can be tough when you\u2019re in recovery. The best thing you can do for yourself is to rely on your support system right now. Whoever your support people may be, talk to them openly and honestly about sober activities that can keep you on track and an exit strategy if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel your relationship with alcohol or drugs stops you from living a full life, The Recovery Village at Baptist Health is here to help. Contact us today<\/a> to learn more about addiction recovery and begin your journey to a life free from substances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You don\u2019t need alcohol to enjoy the spooky season. You can enjoy some of 2020\u2019s best safe and sober Halloween options in South Florida. Halloween is a time of festivities, but sometimes it\u2019s associated with drinking or substance use. There\u2019s a party reputation surrounding Halloween, so how can you enjoy it while also staying sober? […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":4599,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[40],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5309","blog","type-blog","status-publish","hentry","category-recovery"],"acf":{"written_by":297,"enable_medically_and_up":"","medically_reviewed_by":null,"medically_reviewed_content":"This article was reviewed by a medical professional to guarantee the delivery of accurate and up-to- date information. View our research policy.<\/a>","up_to_date":"The Editorial Team at The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health fact-checks, reviews, edits and continuously updates content we publish on this website.","page_first_published_date":"20201111","page_last_edit_date":"20201111","highlighted_description":"If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, help is available. Speak with a Recovery Advocate by calling 888-648-0738<\/b><\/a> now.","key_takeaways":"","source":{"source_label":"View Sources","source_content":"