My dad usually does it but he will be at my nieces wedding related activities, so I get to hand out candy in his place this year. Maybe I will get a mask or something.
Any suggestions to make the little kiddos nervous but not too scared when they come to the door?
Are you decorating? You could put a witch face on your door that cackles when you come close. Or some other decorations like that
Work up a good sweat, shave in a little mustache, wear some thick 80s glasses and say “Ughhhh hey…I’ve been waiting for you.”
We actually have a full size witch in storage that cackles now that you mention it Zannah. We will probably have it out. Thanks for the suggestion!
You had me right up to where you had me exercising Monte 
. Thanks!
Oh cool! Have fun! 
LOL I pulled that advice out of a pamphlet titled “How to be as creepy as a serial killer.”
That fake spider web mess is cheap and creepy.
I never liked it when I was a kid and it’s fairly easy to put up/take down.
I was excited about passing out candy this year,
We didn’t have trick or treaters the last four years because we lived next door to a murder house.
Or at least I think that’s why.
But was disappointed to learn we don’t get many at the new house either.
Anyway, I think the fake spiders would work well.
Good idea @GoldenRex
Thanks @GoldenRex we will probably get some.
My uncle pranked me in Halloween. He got disguised and rang at our door, couldn’t see his face he had a scary mask. I handed him candies then he took all the bag and pulled me outside by my hand lol
I’m not trying to make the trick or treaters nervous when I hand out candy. I guess I’m just not fun. 
I’m going to wear a witch hat, though.
I dunno, I remember going up to the creepy houses when I was a younger kid trick or treating as being exciting. To each their own though. I suppose it might be a bit much for the younger kids though. We all have our own roles to play on Halloween. Bwahahaha.
Well, now I’m bummed I didn’t do something scary! I’m going to have to rethink this… I’ve got a few weeks!
My dad has a life size dummy that he rigged up last year so he could pull a string from inside the door and move it’s hand with a fake plastic knife in it. He activated it as they walked up to the door. I don’t know if we will use it this year though. It might be a bit too much for me. And plus it’s a hassle activating every time someone walks up to the door.
That’s AWESOME.
I’m coming to your house.
So I guess telling them stories about Krampus is out of the question?
Struwwelpeter maybe?
Dark black rings around your eyes, and some fake blood dripping from the corners of your mouth
A petting zoo, with snakes and scorpions, and the sweets are in the tank close to the animals, so they have to put their hands in. Oooh and a piranha tank. Maybe some electric eels?