halloween activities

Books

Halloween reads that will spook and scare you

For some, Halloween is all about the trick-or-treating and dressing up the kids in cute costumes. However, the scary aspects of...

Food & Recipes

Bite-sized News: Where kids eat for free on Halloween

Hungry for the latest food updates? Check out these bite-sized portions of food news, which are hot off the griddle.

Movies & Reviews

Fun Size movie review: A nod to John Hughes

It’s unusual for a Halloween movie to be a comedy, but this October flick trades in ghosts and goblins for a teen Halloween...

Television

Mockingbird Lane welcomes back the Munsters

If you're old enough to remember The Munsters, you know what a great show it was. This Friday, the Munsters return in a brand new...

Kids with Special Needs

Have a sensory smart Halloween

Scratchy costumes, constricting masks and blinking lights, oh my! This Halloween, help your child with sensory processing disorder...

Couple Time & Romance

Is scary sexy? Halloween date ideas for you and your guy

Halloween is around the corner. Do you know what your spooky plans are? If not, we’re here to help. We put together a few fun date...

Tweens, Teens & College

Fun Halloween ideas for your tween

Let’s face it — most kids get a bit too old for trick-or-treating by the time they hit middle school. Halloween is a fun holiday for...

Parenting How-to

How to throw a kid-friendly Halloween party

With October 31 fast approaching, your kids are sure to beg to have all their friends over for a festive Halloween-themed party....

Activities for Kids

Halloween safety tips for parents

Halloween is big fun for kids of all ages, but it's important to keep it safe. Use these tips to ensure your child has a safe and...

Family Activities

5 Tips for Baby's first Halloween: Fun, not frightful

We all agree that there is nothing more adorable than an infant or toddler dressed up for their first Halloween. But Halloween can...

Crafts

3 Wacky pumpkin crafts for kids

Love jack-o'-lanterns? So do we. But there’s more to do with pumpkins than just carving. Here’s how to create some fun things with...

Technology

Best apps for the iPhone: Halloween apps

Get into the Halloween spirit with these iPhone apps. These apps will help you find the best costumes, the nearest haunted houses...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

Choosing age-appropriate Halloween activities

We know you'd never hand a carving knife and a pumpkin to your toddler or dress your teen in a superhero outfit. But if you're...

Family Activities

5 Fun Halloween activities for the whole family

There's so much more to Halloween than just trick-or-treating! Make Halloween special for your family this year by creating some fun...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

Fun Halloween traditions for families

Even if you’re not the biggest Halloween enthusiast, creating family Halloween traditions teaches your children the importance of...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

Fun Halloween alternatives for teens

Teens may be too old for trick-or-treating around the neighborhood, but they're too young for a night on the town. So what's a teen...

Halloween Parties

Free Halloween music from Amazon!

Looking for Halloween music free for your parties this weekend? We have you covered!

Parenting Advice & Columns

To trick-or-treat...or not

For one reason or another, many parents are searching for alternatives to typical Halloween activities this year. Some object to...

Halloween Parties

Halloween goodie bag ideas

If you're having a Halloween party for your kids this year, don't miss these party favor and gift bag ideas from our party planning...

Halloween Crafts & Activities

5 Halloween activities kids and adults will love

The way kids are introduced to Halloween can make or break the holiday for the rest of their lives. Give your little ones memories...