Fearless, Fun & Full of Surprises: 5 Exciting Things to Do This Friday the 13th
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We all know Friday the 13th: It’s a classically spooky day tied to a classic horror film series! Why not conquer your paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of Friday the 13th – yeah, we had to look up the spelling too), get out there, and celebrate the day instead? Here are six activities that we think are more fun than a black cat walking under a ladder after breaking a mirror:
1: We’re celebrating Friday the 13th with savings! Get 25% off with the code FRIDAY13 and indulge in our exciting and mysterious adventures! you and your band of adventurers can indulge in some of our most famously haunting escapes: maybe you’ll find yourselves trapped inside a young woman’s nightmare in Confinement; or solve a cold case murder in Last Stop on the L Train; or channel your inner archaeologist and battle an evil presence in The Relic. Whatever you’re looking for, we’ve got an arsenal of chills and thrills for you to choose (we can even add jump scares if you’re into it)!
2: Despite what you may think, haunted houses aren’t just fun for Halloween! If you’re ready to take the fear factor to the next level, they’re a great choice! Many famous haunted houses have special, one-night-only Friday the 13th events for the truly brave among you, so grab some pals and see who chickens out first (Pro tip: if you’re in Fort Worth, you can go straight from Red Door to the famous Cutting Edge Haunted House and get 20% off June 13th and 14th)!
3: How well do YOU know Jason Voorhees? If there are ANY parts of the 12-movie series you’ve never seen, Microsoft has you covered! They’re offering a flash sale on Friday the 13th for Friday the 13th! If you’re looking to purchase the entire collection, the 13th is your day! If you only need a few movies in the series, you can buy them for as low as $4! It can’t be bad luck if you’re saving that much, right? Check your local shops, support small businesses, and maybe conquer your fear of needles on the scariest day of the year!
4: If you’re looking for some family-friendly fun, Friday the 13th is the release date for the live-action movie How To Train Your Dragon! We LOVE Toothless, but all of the dragons are cute in their own ways. Embrace your inner dragon-riding viking with the kids – and hey, riding a dragon would probably be pretty terrifying, so you’re still on the spooky theme… Right?
5: “I don’t like board games,” said no one, EVER… Why not log into Yelp and find your local board game cafe or bar? If you want to stay on the spooky theme and enjoy food and fun with your favorite people, we’ve got some great recs for spooky board games. Dead of Winter, Dead By Daylight, Death on Deck, Arkham Horror and Mysterium are a few of our favs! On the other hand, you could run a horror-themed RPG session with your buds – we recommend checking out “Ten Candles”, a seriously scary one-shot that’s guaranteed to have everyone spooked!
Since Friday the 13th only comes once a year, planning the right way to enjoy it is pretty important! The good news is that there are a lot of ways to join in the fun and save money! So round up your friends and run, don’t scream—these deals won’t last long!