The pandemic has made sure of that so we thought we would join you on a look back to Halloween events in previous years.
Perhaps you were pictured bobbing for apples or having a sleepover, or maybe getting spooky at the Winter Gardens.
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.
1. Bobbing for apples at nursery
Thompson Park Nursery's Halloween party in 1983 and the apple bobbing was great fun as Donna Gills (left) and Sonia Robing will agree. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Brewing up memories from 2013
Customers at Jus Delicious Cafe at Town End Farm's Blackwood Road Shops were given a spooky experience when the staff there dressed up for Halloween. Were you in the picture seven years ago? Photo: Picture by David Allan
3. Fun at the nursery
Gateway Nursery School's Halloween party in 1984 with Richard Norris, Michael Barnes, Lyndsey Usher and Claire Thompson pictured. Does this bring back lovely memories? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Spooky times in 2014
Friends of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens are pictured with some of the children taking part in the spooky activities on Halloween. Were you in the picture in 2014? Photo: Picture by David Allan