This year, like many times before, Halloween falls on a weekday. Considered too old to trick-or-treat, teens need new options, both scary and comforting, to celebrate this festive holiday.

Kaneland’s thrill seekers have plenty of ways to spend their holiday. One is the traditional scary movie marathon, but for another more exciting experience, try contacting ghosts using a Ouija board.

Thanks to the crafty minds on Pinterest, try one of the many exciting, non-scary things such as baking Halloween inspired desserts and putting together fun crafts.

For student athletes who won’t have enough time or energy to celebrate after practice, save your workout for the weekend and participate in a 5k, like Zombie Run for the Heart.

Keep the festivities going into the weekend by planning a Halloween party, going with friends to haunted houses and corn mazes or by making a day trip out to Six Flags for Fright Fest.