The pandemic has made sure of that so we thought we would join you on a look back to Halloween events in previous years.
Were you pictured at the Halloween themed craft sale in a church or the party in a Hebburn pub?
Or maybe you just want to reflect on scarily good reminders of the past.
Whatever your reason for taking a look, we are delighted that you are joining us for a wander down the Halloween retro trail.
5. All dressed up in 2006
Having a Halloween party at the Phoenix Centre. Can you spot someone you know? Photo: LH
6. Dressing up in 2008
Karen Bell (left) and Clair Ianson dress up for Halloween 12 years ago. Who can tell us more about the photo? Photo: FRANK REID
7. Hauntingly good fun at the Heugh
The Heugh Gun Battery was planning a Halloween 'Deadland' event complete with ghost walks in 2013. Did you go? Photo: TY
8. Ready for a walk
Tesco Extra staff Angie Dawson (left) and Selina Wilson were doing a Halloween charity walk in aid of Diabetes UK. Remember this from 2013? Photo: Frank Reid