Halloween is one of our favorite times of year because families can have so much fun together with — and without — media. From spooky movies, music, and games to fun crafts, snacks, and parties, October offers a month packed with family pleasures. We culled the Web for inspiration to get kids and families learning, doing, and having fun.
Pretty Cool Pumpkins
- Motion-Controlled Silly-String-Shooting Pumpkin
Looking for a fun Halloween project? This is it. - Pumpkin Carving Ideas
Hundreds of designs and stencils, including geeky, pop culture, and traditional styles. - DIY Pumpkin Decorations
No carving needed! - Pumpkin Recipes
When the holiday’s over, don’t toss it — cook it!
Costume Inspiration
- Dirty-Laundry Group Costume
Keep it clean this Halloween. - Classic Literary Costumes
Bring these characters to life. - YA Book Cover Costumes
Dress up as your favorite heroine. - Last-Minute Costumes
What busy family doesn’t need these? - Incredible Pinterest Costume Page
If you can’t find an idea here, maybe you should just give up.
Food Fun
- Halloween Lunchbox Ideas
Keep the spirit going throughout the school day. - Healthy Halloween Snacks
Counteract all the sugar with these holiday treats. - Candy-Coated Caramel Apples
This classic fall treat doubles down on the candy.
Spooky Crafts and Activities
- Icky Science Experiments
Using anything from slime to potions, kids will delight in these weird educational projects. - Hot-Glue-Gun Necklaces
As part of a costume or just for Halloween fun, these are easy to make. - Bread-Clip Comic Strips
Create your own scary or not-so-scary ghost stories. - Easy Sewing Patterns and Projects
Some are creepy, some are cute, but they’re all fun. - Trick-or-Treat Bags and Buckets
Carry your candy in style. - Scary Witch Rhythm Song and Game
Preschoolers will love this fun Halloween-y song activity. - Candy-Toss Game
Even if they can’t eat it all, they can play with it. - Pumpkin Pie Play Dough
Fun to make and fun to play with, too. - Candy Activities for Fun and Learning
Think candy’s bad for the brain? Wrong! - Find Haunted Houses
Teens and adults might enjoy seeking out a scary spot nearby. - Halloween Hacks
Spirited activities and eats you can do at the last minute. - Start a Boo-Bag Tradition
Surprise your friends and neighbors with Halloween goodies.
Scary (and Not-So-Scary) Media
- Halloween Apps
Stock your device with seasonal games for the kiddos. - Classic Horror-Movie Posters
Get decor or costume inspiration from these great images. - Halloween Books for Young Kids
Wee ones will love these adorable and not-too-scary tales. - The Best Spooky Music Videos, Ever
From “Thriller” to “Monster Mash,” kids will adore these creepy songs and videos.
More Halloween Fun
- Party Planning
Throw the best kids’ Halloween party on the block. - History of Halloween
Teach curious kids why we do all this silly, spooky stuff each October. - Tips for Taking Good Halloween Photos
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