Halloween has long been a night for kids all over the country to dress up, go out, have some fun, and most importantly, get some candy. However, over the years, many people have tried to spice things up a little bit for the yearly trick-or-treaters. Yet, few have seemingly done it quite the way this Ohio family has. A recently posted TikTok video shows the elaborate setup. They allowed kids and adults alike can shoot a basketball for a chance to win full-sized candy bars, as well as other prizes.
The TikTok video posted by the account @CahillCrew starts off with the family setting up the outside of their home for the busy night ahead. They can be seen with four massive bowls of candy and a basketball hoop in their driveway. The Ohio woman’s husband can also be heard explaining the rules. He does so as he has taped lines on their driveway for the different age groups to shoot from.
Ohio Family Turns Trick-Or-Treat Into A Neighborhood Sport
If a kid makes the shot, they get a full-sized candy bar of their choice. However, if they miss, they get two smaller pieces of candy. Adults, however, have a different set of prizes. If they make the shot, they can choose between some candy or adult beverages, which are stored in a cooler beside the woman.
As the video continues, the Ohio family’s home just gets busier and busier, as more trick-or-treaters get excited to test their skills for some candy. The woman also makes a point of stating that if the children do not want to shoot the ball, they can still get two pieces of smaller candy.
Finally, the local youth basketball team would show up rocking some NBA jerseys. The kids then got to play a quick game on the hoop. One even threw down a nasty dunk.
TikTok Reacts To Ohio Family’s Fantastic Trick-or-Treat Challenge
The TikTok comment section then had a lot to add about this family’s idea. Many users were quick to leave behind their own thoughts and opinions. Some loved the sense of community that the family showed with their fun trick-or-treat setup, others praised them for making Halloween fun for both the kids and their parents.
“The sense of community is strong,” claimed one. Another wrote, “You are the cool house, I love it.” A different commenter then pointed out, “What a nice way to add some extra fun for both the kids and adults.” Finally, another person’s comment also read, “Looks like such a fun evening!“
More And More Families Are Spicing Up Trick-or-Treat This Halloween
While trick-or-treating may already seem fun enough as it is, there is always something a person can do to make the experience more memorable for the children. In another TikTok video posted by the account @Glass.Lass, viewers can see an Indianapolis family create a Trick-or-Treat Wheel of Fortune.
In that clip, the woman explains that the kids can either get a small piece of candy or spin the wheel for a chance to win a full-sized candy bar. The wheel also has the words “Trick” and “Treat” on each space to tell if the player has won or not. This goes beyond the traditional trick-or-treat formula of knocking on a door and having a piece of candy plunked into a sack. It makes it more whimsical.
Why Is Ohio’s Trick-or-Treat Not Always On Halloween Night?
The caption of the Ohio video reveals that this family’s community trick-or-treat event was held on a Thursday, rather than actual Halloween, which fell on a Saturday. Despite being a school night, though, the family still got plenty of visitors.
In some parts of Ohio, trick-or-treating, also often referred to as “Beggars Night,” is moved off October 31 when Halloween falls on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Many Central Ohio communities follow a recommendation from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) to hold the event on the Thursday before Halloween in those circumstances.
The scheduling recommendation is intended to avoid conflicts with other weekend activities. These include Friday and Saturday football games and Sunday church services. However, individual communities ultimately decide when to hold their own trick-or-treat events.
All in all, this Ohio family was able to make trick-or-treating a little bit more memorable for their neighborhood kids. Halloween is supposed to be a fun time for everyone involved, and this family seemingly remembers that. The prizes for the adults are a prime example. At the end of the day, this was certainly a slam-dunk idea from this Halloween-loving family.
