Condo Decorating Insights for Halloween
By Condo Culture
Halloween is right around the corner, boo! Get the pumpkins out, turn on those bright orange lights and bring on the cobwebs, spiders, and spooky decor!
Oh, did you think you needed a front porch to celebrate one of the most festive holidays of the year? Think again! Now when it comes to condos, there are certain rules and bylaws that an owner must respect and abide by, but that doesn’t mean NO to Halloween fun!
How To Manage Halloween Decorations While Living in a Condo
With regards to decorating the inside of your condo, go nuts! It’s your home, so feel free to get creative. The outside of your condo, on the other hand, may have some restrictions. Start by reading your condo board’s bylaws before putting anything up on your front door or balcony. The condo rules and bylaws can be found in the declaration that you received when you purchased your condo. Alternatively, have your agent ask the property management company for specifics, or check with the selling agent to see if they have a copy of the rules and bylaws for you to read over before you make a commitment. So be sure to check in with your condo board before hanging that cut-off arm or leg on your front door, either for you as a resident or for your tenants if they request information.
If your condo board does approve some level of Halloween spirit, we’ve got some sweet decor inspiration that you’ll absolutely want to pay attention to.
Interesting ideas from Huffington Post’s “How to celebrate Halloween in a condo”:
How To Manage Trick-or-Treaters in a Condo
Now onto the delicious stuff, CANDY! If you’re wondering whether or not you should be buying some candy and throwing it into a bowl for those adorable trick-or-treaters, you might want to know that in most condo buildings, door-to-door trick or treating is not permitted. Of course, there are some exceptions to this rule, so we would advise to check in with your condo board and ask about the stipulations.
Now here’s the good news, in most cases, the concierge will keep a bowl of candy available for children at the front desk so they can feel like they’ve participated in the Halloween festivities!
Halloween Events Around Kitchener-Waterloo
We know that Halloween is a fun experience for the kiddos - adults also like to indulge in some spooktacular events too, and when it comes to KW, the local community Halloween events are a blast!
We bet you’re wondering what’s happening in the city this weekend, aren’t you? From Halloween activities and haunted houses to adult Halloween events and parties, you’ll certainly want to rally your family and friends and check a few things out! Here are some suggestions for fun events that caught our eye.
Family/Teen Halloween Activities in Kitchener-Waterloo Region:
- Scream Park at Bingeman’s Screampark in Kitchener
- Paintball Zombie Hunt at Bingeman’s Screampark in Kitchener
- Tots Time at Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener
- Zombie Walk and Thriller Dance at Cambridge Farmer’s Market in Cambridge
- Halloween Skate Party at Albert McCormick Community Centre in Waterloo
Adult Halloween Events and Parties in Kitchener-Waterloo Region:
- Double Freak-ture - Spectrum Fundraiser at Apollo Cinema in Kitchener
- Evening Ghost Walk at McDougall Cottage in Cambridge
- KW’s Hottest Halloween Party at Dos Tequila’s Nightclub in Kitchener
- KISS & Van Halen Halloween Tribute Night at Maxwell’s in Waterloo
- Rocky Horror Picture Show at The Original Princess Cinema in Waterloo
No matter where you choose to celebrate Halloween, be sure to be safe! Keep an eye on the bulletin boards in your building as your condo might be hosting a special event on Halloween night. Happy Halloween, everyone!
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