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25 Dazzling Holiday Charcuterie Boards to Make This Year

by Karly Wood

Let’s admit it. There’s no better reason to create a delicious charcuterie board than a holiday. Since there’s a reason to celebrate pretty much all year long, we’ve gathered the very best holiday charcuterie boards for every single special day. Whether you need an idea for Christmas, the 4th of July, or Halloween, we’ve got you covered.

Don’t forget to check out our other charcuterie boards, like our dessert charcuterie boards, our summer charcuterie boards, and our birthday charcuterie boards.

St. Patrick’s Day Charcuterie Board

Green Goodies Board

Green is the name of the game when it comes to making a holiday charcuterie board for St. Patrick’s Day! And how cute are those pieces of shamrock cheese?

Rainbow Board

rainbow dessert charcuterie board
Jenny Cookies

You can taste the rainbow with this colorful dessert charcuterie board from Jenny Cookies. Sweet circular cookies are paired with coordinating sprinkles and candy for an eye-popping dessert you won't be able to pass up.

Easter Charcuterie Boards

Easter Bunny Board

This Easter charcuterie board is a toddler’s dream! Crackers, fruit, ranch dip, what’s not to love?

Elegant Easter Charcuterie Board

Pastel colors play the leading role in this gorgeous Easter snack board. With a mix of salty and sweet eats, this is the perfect starter for your Easter brunch.

Sweet Easter Board

How cute is this Easter charcuterie board? We love the mix of candy and protein and think it’s perfect for an Easter egg-dying party.

4th of July Charcuterie Boards

Star-Spangled Board

Is there anything sweeter than this patriotic 4th of July charcuterie board? We don’t think so! Be sure to use plenty of fresh berries to make this shine!

Red, White, and Blue Charcuterie Board

Anything with queso blanco has our seal of approval, so this board is a winner in our book. You’ll even get a quick tutorial on how to make those adorable salami flowers.

Halloween Charcuterie Boards

Spooky Halloween Board

halloween charcuterie board
SoCalCutie/Instagram

You don't have to make everything from scratch to make an adorable dessert board like this one from SoCal Cutie. This Halloween version uses store-bought marshmallows, madeleine cookies, and brownie bites that are transformed with a little creativity. It's sweet, and not too spooky!

Halloween Sweet Treats Board

Sugar Bowl Bakery

It's officially candy season with this treat board! Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash or staying home in lieu of trick or treating, this cute board from Sugar Bowl Bakery packs in tasty options like Madeleine cookies, popcorn, and candy. Don't forget the cobwebs!

Thanksgiving Charcuterie Boards

Turkey Charcuterie

It just got so much easier to get your littles to eat fruit this holiday! Arrange layers of Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Pumpkin Spice and regular Madeleines, Palmiers, Brownie Bites, and fresh fruit to form a turkey. Don’t forget the Nutella for dipping!

Friendsgiving Charcuterie Board

There’s something for all your friends on this Friendsgiving board! We especially love the spelling out of this unofficial (but just as important) holiday.

Thanksgiving Snack Board

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Passion for Savings

Waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to be ready can be hard! This ultimate snack board from Passion for Savings makes biding the time until the turkey is ready a breeze, with plenty of fruit, crackers, and cheese that look just as pretty as they are tasty.

Fall-Themed Charcuterie Boards

Perfect Fall Charcuterie Board

Tidy Mom

Can we all just raise a hand for the deliciousness that is a cheese ball? This fabulous fall board by Tidy Mom effortlessly pairs our guilty-pleasure snacks with tasty treats no one can turn down.

Fall Apple & Cheese Board

Bless This Mess Please

Simple meets savory and sweet with this gorgeous fall apple and cheese board by Bless This Mess Please. We love how there's something for even the pickiest of eaters while remaining festive and delicious.

Autumn Charcuterie Board

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Healthy Little Vittles

Hello, autumn! Perfect for Thanksgiving, this smorgasbord of fall treats from Healthy Little Vittles brings healthy snacks and a few hidden treats to your family and friends with plenty of eye-popping appeal.

Fall Dessert Charcuterie Board

Live to Sweet

With gatherings happening on a smaller level this year, this fall dessert board is perfect for avoiding full-size sweets. Some demi-desserts, sauces, and fruit are all you need to whip up this choice charcuterie board by Live to Sweet.

Harvest Charcuterie Board

Number 2 Pencil

There's a little bit of something for everyone with this cheery charcuterie board by Number 2 Pencil. We love that the look embraces the feeling of "harvest" with plenty of fruits, cheese, and nuts.

Related: These Disney Charcuterie Boards Are Here for Your Movie Night

Holiday Charcuterie Boards

Epic Cinnamon Roll Board

Reluctant Entertainer

Is this not the most gorgeous cinnamon roll board you've ever seen? Perfect for kiddos who want to DIY their own Cinnabon, we love how this charcuterie from the Reluctant Entertainer to see all the assembly details. also packs a punch with other breakfast faves for the adults.

Bagel Holiday Charcuterie

bagel holiday charcuterie board
Sandra's Easy Cooking

Bagels are the perfect breakfast for busy mornings, especially when laid out on a fabulous board. Add a variety of flavors, plenty of schmear, and all the fun extras that will make your breakfast extra festive, just like this board from Sandra's Easy Cooking.

Winter White Cheeseboard

Fashionable Hostess

Beautifully simple and elegant, Fashionable Hostess' winter white cheeseboard brings all the feels. The lovely colors and smooth textured foods make us want to dive right in!

Holiday Charcuterie Board

Holiday Charcuterie Board
Twelve on Main

This rustic-toned holiday charcuterie board from Twelve on Main is major eye candy! Each item perfectly represents that winter season, and the gorgeous layout makes it the perfect fit for noshing on while everyone opens gifts.

Christmas Dessert Board

holiday charcuterie board
The Wiegands

It's time to get your hot cocoa on! Great for post-dinner dessert, this Christmas dessert board by The Wiegands is loaded with chocolatey treats, peppermint, and lovely greenery for the ultimate holiday vibe.

Candy Cane Treat Board

candy cane treat board
@Ashleymurphyfamily via Instagram

It's peppermint time! This candy cane-shaped board is packed with wintery treats like Hershey's kisses, chocolate, and tasty baked goods from Sugar Bowl Bakery like Madeleines and brownie bites.

Holiday Candy Board

holiday charcuterie board
An Indigo Day

One of the best parts about the holidays is the candy! Load up all the goodies you've been gifted this season on this ultimate candy board from An Indigo Day that's just what your sweet tooth ordered.

Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day Grazing Board

valentine's day dessert charcuterie
Domestikated Life

Who needs a fancy dinner when you can dig into this Valentine's Day Grazing board from Domestikated Life? Packed with salty and sweet treats, the colorful candies tie in the holiday of love perfectly.

 

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It’s Haul-oween! Seattle’s Best Spots to Go Trick-or-Treating

by Angelica Kajiwara

Looking for a new spot to go trick-or-treating in Seattle or the scoop on your favorite neighborhood event? We’ve got you

Are you looking for frightfully fun Halloween activities around Seattle? This year, there are many family-friendly options—from traditional trick-or-treating around the city to genuinely spooktacular events at local zoos and museums. (Hint: all are a great excuse for kids to wear those costumes!) We scoured the city and compiled a list your little ghouls will enjoy. Now is the best time to map out your Seattle trick-or-treat plan.

The Best Seattle Trick-or-Treat Neighborhoods & Events

a bear with a pumpkin in its mouth during Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle for Halloween and trick-or-treating
Woodland Park Zoo

Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo
Kids will enjoy trick-or-treating around the zoo, a costume parade, and special pumpkin enrichments for the animals, too! There will be lots of family fun activities throughout the day.

Date: Oct. 28 & 29, 2023

Woodland Park Zoo
5500 Phinney Ave. N.
Seattle
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Halloween Playground at SGA Lake City
Tumble into Halloween fun! Seattle Gymnastics Academy is offering a Halloween-themed indoor playground. Wear your costume and jump, skip, hop and run in an environment where safe and structured play is encouraged. This day isn't just about play! Indulge in your sweet tooth with cookie decorating. Yummy!

Date: Oct. 26, 2023
12739 28th Ave. N.E.
Seattle
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Hilloween - Capitol Hill
Hilloween is back! The Hilloween Carnival will have Halloween games, activities, face painting, and more at the Link Light Rail-Capitol Hill Station. There's even a pet costume contest. Come in costume and trick-or-treat on Broadway.

918 E. Denny Way
Seattle, WA
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Related: Show Your City Spirit with These 13 Costumes

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West Seattle Junction Harvest Fest 
The Junction is bringing back good old-fashioned trick-or-treating this year. Although California won't be closed down, merchants will still hand out candy to costumed trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Keep your eyes peeled for candy stations, too. Families can also order a Harvest Fest Kids Tote to add to the day ($35). It's full of crafts, treats, and a special surprise from The Junction.

Date: Oct. 29, 2023

West Seattle Junction
S.W. Alaska St. & California Ave. S.W.
Seattle
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Admiral District Trick-or-Treating - West Seattle
Get your trick-or-treating done in the daylight hours and the day before Halloween at this annual Halloween extravaganza in West Seattle's Admiral District. Look for the Halloween posters at participating businesses, and get ready to load up your treat bags with tons of Halloween goodies!

Date: Oct. 27, 2023

Admiral District
California Ave. S.W. & S.W. Admiral
Seattle
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Alki Beach Trick-or-Treat - West Seattle
Put on your costume and go to your favorite Alki Beach establishment to trick-or-treat through 10 blocks of fun.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

Alki Beach
Seattle
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Boo in Burien - Burien
Boo in Burien is back! This free trick-or-treat event is fun for the family. Participating businesses will have signs in their windows. Stop by for sweets and treats and a fun stroll around downtown.

When: Oct. 28, 2023

Downtown Burien
Burien, WA
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Trick-or-Treat in Fremont
The Fremont business community is opening its doors for a chance to trick-or-treat in the daylight at shops and restaurants in the neighborhood. Adorn your best costumes and head to local businesses for candy and fun.

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Fremont Neighborhood
N. 34th St. to N. 46th St.
Seattle
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Trick-or-Treat on the Ave. - Upper Queen Anne
Each year, hundreds of little ghosts and goblins head to Upper Queen Anne Ave. for the neighborhood's annual trick-or-treat festival put on by the Upper Queen Anne Merchants Association. This year, the festivities will kick off at 3:30 p.m. so you can do your trick-or-treating in daylight.

Date: Oct. 31, 2023
From McGraw St. to Galer St.
Seattle
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Village Trick-or-Treat - Magnolia
Enjoy a safe and fun event for kids to trick-or-treat at local shops at Magnolia Village. Stop by and fill your Halloween pales at this family-friendly event. The best part? You'll be home in time for dinner.

Magnolia Village
W. McGraw St.
Seattle
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Halloween in Ballard
Head down to Ballard and bring your little goblins for trick-or-treating at over 30 businesses in Ballard. That's a lot of candy to collect!

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Downtown Ballard
Seattle
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Related: Tricks & Treats: 18 Frightfully Fun Halloween Events Around Seattle

Where to Go Trick-or-Treating North of Seattle

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Trick-or-Treat on Main Street - Bothell
Costumed kiddos can have a fun and safe trick-or-treating experience this year at participating businesses along Main St. in downtown Bothell from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Downtown Bothell Business District
Main Street
Bothell, WA
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Halloween Trick-or-Treat Night - Edmonds
Downtown Edmonds is hosting Halloween and taking over downtown. Bring your pet, dress to impress and trick-or-treat around downtown Edmonds. There will be a costume contest and fun for all ages.

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Downtown Edmonds
Main St. & 5th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA
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Hamlin Halloween Haunt - Shoreline
Hamlin Park is the place to be to get geared up for Halloween. Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, enjoy marshmallows, ride the hay wagon, play Halloween games, and have your face painted. Don’t forget a flashlight–this event is at night.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

Hamlin Park
16006 15th Ave. N.E.
Shoreline, WA
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Halloween Carnival at Syre - Shoreline
Richmond Beach Community Association’s Halloween Carnival welcomes children of all ages and abilities to have fun at the carnival. Play traditional carnival games, win prizes, jump on inflatables, enjoy food and more.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

Syre Elementary
19545 12th Ave N.W.
Shoreline, WA
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Mill Creek Trunk-or-Treat - Mill Creek
Looking for a fun and safe way to trick-or-treat? Mill Creek is offering a Trunk-or-Treat event. There will be themed cars, a photo booth, carnival games and candy. 

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Venture Church
3400 148th St. S.E.
Mill Creek
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Halloween Bash - Everett
The City of Everett will host a Halloween Bash at the Everett Recreation Center. Families are invited to a spooky celebration of activities, arts and crafts, entertainment, a bounce castle and a train ride.

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

47 Elm St.
Everett
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Halloween Drive-Thru Hullabaloo - Lynnwood
Drive through CandyLand Forest to trick-or-treat along the way. The event is free, but registration is required. You must pre-register your vehicle through online registration.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023
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Where to Trick-or-Treat on Seattle’s Eastside

kids in costume trick-or-treating on city sidewalk

Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals - Bellevue
Have some fun on the farm at Kelsey Creek. Put on your Halloween costume and trick-or-treat with your favorite farm animals. This fun mini-event will also include crafts and pumpkins. Come dressed for the weather—registration is required.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

Kelsey Creek Farm
410 130th Pl. S.E.
Bellevue
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Trick-Or-Treat Street - North Bend
Trick-or-treat with businesses in downtown North Bend. Walk by spooky storefronts and collect candy! There will be entertainment and photo ops along the way. The event is free and fun for the whole family.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

Downtown North Bend
North Bend
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Pumpkins in the Park - Kirkland
Pumpkins in the Park is a Fall Harvest Festival by the Kirkland Downtown Association. There will be a pumpkin patch, yummy treats, carnival games, trick-or-treating, and a dog costume contest. Come dressed in your costume.

When: Oct. 28, 2023

Marina Park
25 Lakeshore Plaza
Kirkland
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Trick or Treat Fun - Redmond
Look for the pumpkin decals at participating stores and trick-or-treat around the Town Center.

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Redmond Town Center
7527 166th Ave. N.E.
Redmond
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Halloween Factoria – Factoria
Head over to the Marketplace at Factoria on the 31st for a safe (and dry) afternoon of trick-or-treating. Not only will the kids get candy (while supplies last from participating vendors), but there will also be strolling characters, games, music and more!

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Marketplace @ Factoria
4055 Factoria Square Mall S.E.
Bellevue
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Falloween – Bellevue
Although kids won’t be able to trick-or-treat at Bellevue Square, they can stop by.

Dates: Oct. 27-31, 2023

The Bellevue Collection
Bellevue
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Mall-O-Ween – Crossroads
Don your Halloween costumes and head to Crossroads Bellevue for trick-or-treating at the Mall’s outside stores (while supplies last).

Date: Oct. 31, 2023

Crossroads Bellevue
15600 N.E. 8th St.
Bellevue
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Halloween in the Haunted Peat Bog – Renton
It’s the spookiest – and most ecological – bog tour you’ll find around town. Enjoy crafts, activities, games and a raffle. Get a tour through the haunted peat bog and have fun learning about some creepy, crawling (and maybe cute) creatures in the swamp.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

21656 184th Ave. S.E.
Renton
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Halloween Spooktacular – Renton
Visit The Landing in Renton for a Halloween Spooktacular event. Festivities will take place in the plaza across from Regal. Families are welcome to enjoy trick-or-treating, balloons, face painting and much more!

Date: Oct. 27, 2023

828 N. 10th Pl.
Renton
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Where to Trick-or-Treat with Kids South of Seattle

a group of kids ready to go trick or treating in portland in costumes
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Pacific Raceways Trunk-or-Treat - Kent
Pacific Raceways in Kent is your go-to spot for trunk-or-treating fun. In addition to decorated cars from various local businesses, car clubs, racers and even a few schools, there will be a free photo booth and games. Psst! There will even be a tow truck, fire truck, and multiple police cars on-site and decked out.

Date: Oct. 29, 2023

Pacific Raceways
31001 144th Ave. S.E.
Kent
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Streets of Treats - Kent
The 4th Annual Streets of Treats is right around the corner! Grab your most creative costumes and head to downtown Kent for spooktacular fun and trick-or-treating for the family. You can also support the Kent Food Bank by donating non-perishable food.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

302 W. Meeker St.
Kent
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Halloween Harvest Festival & Trunk-or-Treat - Auburn
Kids ages 2 to 10 can scare up some fun at the Halloween Harvest Festival and Les Gove Park Truck-or-Treat. The event will include games, cauldrons and a trunk-or-treating experience at Les Gove Park. Bring a can of food for admission to support the Auburn Food Bank.

Date: Oct. 28, 2023

Les Gove Park
910 Ninth St. S.E.
Auburn
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The Easiest Halloween Treats to Make This Year

by Dhyana Levey

Impress your kids and all the guests at your Halloween party with these spooky, delicious, and creative treats

If you’ve already sorted out your crew’s costumes and carved up your pumpkin, and you’ve still got time, how about crafting up a few easy Halloween treats? We’ve got all the goodies (and even Halloween-themed dinners) for kids you could ever want, from healthy(ish) picks to snacks inspired by creepy crawlers.

Cute Halloween Cat Treats

A black cat cookie with candy corn eyes
A Taste of Madness

Whole Wheat Black Cat Cookies. How cute are these kitty cookies from A Taste of Madness? You don’t need special cookie cutters to make them, and the kiddos can help top them off with adorable candy corn eyes. Using wheat flour helps make them a little more wholesome than your average dessert, too. 

Black Cat Oreo Treats. These treats from Moments with Mandi are sure to impress your little ones—they’re (almost) too cute to eat. We love the wide eyes drawn on the chocolate candies and the chocolate chip “ears.” 

Classic Betty Crocker Black Cat. Your kittens will go crazy for this delish cake from Betty Crocker. No fancy pans are required for this one—just round cake pans and a bit of clever cutting to make the cat shape. Topped off with licorice whiskers, it’ll be just as tasty as it looks.

Black Cat Cutout Cookies. For an easy but delicious treat, make these cutout cats from Cinnamon Girl. The recipe is pretty straightforward, and you can let your little sous chefs dot on watchful eyes once the cookies have cooled. 

Related: Easy Halloween Decorations You Can Make for About $5

Mummy-Themed Easy Halloween Treats

Madeleine cookies are decorated to look like mummies and Minions for Halloween treats
Sugar Bowl Bakery

Mummy Madeleines. These Madeleine Mummies and Minions look like you slaved away in the kitchen, but they're fuss free. Just put some white frosting in a piping bag with a cross-hatch tip, then make lines or zigzags before popping on some candy eyes and sprinkles. We tend to love these soft and fluffy traditional or pumpkin spice Madeleines from Sugar Bowl Bakery.

Mummified Oreos. How Does She serves up a spooktacular assortment of haunted treats, including to-die-for Mummy Oreo Suckers. And think about it: If you can make Oreos into something cute, what other cookies can you transform?

Halloweeño Jalapeño Popper Mummies. If you’re a fan of spice, this hot idea from The Hopeless Housewife is sure to startle your taste buds. Terrifyingly simple to bake, these Jalapeño Popper Mummies make a great savory appetizer for your Halloween bash.

Mummy Pretzels. This salty, sweet, and spooky treat is scarily simple to make. The most difficult step according to Simply Being Mommy is waiting for the chocolate to cool and harden before eating!

Witch-Inspired Halloween Treats

Decorated chocolate kisses sit on top of Oreos to create the Halloween treat Witch Hat Cookies
Princess Pinky Girl

Witch Hat Cookies. This super easy recipe from Princess Pinky Girl results in adorable witch hat treats in no time flat. Gather up Oreos and chocolate kisses plus a few other ingredients for this party-ready dessert.  

Witch Guacamole Dip. Bright green guacamole glows from underneath a tortilla chip hat in Spicy Southern Kitchen’s Witch Guacamole.  Mash up some avocados or grab your fave store-bought guac as the base for this healthy Halloween treat. 

Butterscotch Brooms. Every witch needs her broom, so you’ve got to whip up some cute broomsticks inspired by From Calculus to Cupcakes. They’re super quick to throw together, and they hit the perfect balance between sweet and savory.

Deathly Chocolate Graveyard Cakes. We think this spooktastic dessert from Half Baked Harvest is genius. With gravestones made out of brownies and witch legs made out of rolled wafer cookies, decorating them is half the fun. 

Easy Halloween Treats That Aren’t Too Sugary

Low-sugar pumpkin mousse sits in a bowl
Super Healthy Kids

Mousse Made Easy. Looking for a kid-approved party dessert that won’t scare away adults? Like a light, fluffy piece of pumpkin pie without the crust, this pumpkin mousse from Super Healthy Kids uses only six simple ingredients. Prep it in advance and make the most of your time with guests. 

Awesome Apple Cupcakes. Love the taste of old-fashioned Halloween treats? Take a trip down memory lane with luscious fall flavors of apple and cinnamon. These beautiful cupcakes from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free will remind you of the sweet caramel apples of your youth without too much of the sticky stuff.

Not-So-Basic Bark. Turn after-school grumps into giggly ghouls with this super-cute candy bark from Fork and Beans. Vegan and gluten-free with no icky preservatives, you’ll love getting your (somewhat healthy) chocolate fix. It’ll take a few steps to get to the finished product, but we promise this bark will make you want to take a big bite. 

 

(Sort of) Nutritious Halloween Treats

Mini monster sandwiches topped with olive eyes
My Own Road

Monster Sandwiches. What's a monster mash without monster sandwiches? This idea from My Own Road is an easy way to ensure that there's hearty food on your Halloween menu—you know, before the giant sugar rush. Plus, it's a cinch to customize these mini monster sandwiches with your fam's fave deli meat and fillings.

Halloween-Themed Sushi Balls. These adorable Halloween-themed sushi balls from Chopstick Chronicles are fairly easy to make, and you can change up the ingredients according to your little monster's palate. Put a bunch together as a main dish or spread them around as creepy little sides.

Frozen BOO-nana Ghosts. These ghost-shaped boo-nana popsicles are a fun treat the kids will love making as much as eating. Erin Clarke at Well Plated takes the healthy route and dips the banana shapes into vanilla yogurt rather than white chocolate—and you can turn these treats into mummies with a bit of peanut butter, caramel or nut butter, and coconut sugar.

Hooting Owls. Not as spooky as ghosts and gravestones but how can you resist these delicious Halloween owls? Spread peanut butter or cream cheese on crackers and add sliced and whole almonds for this nocturnal nibble from Charity Mathews at Foodlets.

Related: 30 Perfectly Spooky Halloween Books to Read This Year

Creepy, Crawly Treats

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Spider Cake Pops. One bite of these creepy crawly cake pops and you might understand why the old lady swallowed the spider. Wriggle over to Bakerella to learn to make these eerily delicious arachnids. Hint: The placement is all about timing.

Dirt and Worms Pudding Cups. We dig this easy-to-make dessert from Like Mother Like Daughter. Great for serving the kids at your Halloween party, they’re also fun for spring and Earth Day, too.

Creepy Corn Dog Centipedes. Hungry Happenings transformed ordinary mini corn dogs into a Halloween centipede, complete with ketchup eyes. If your kids like creepy crawlers and enjoy playing with their food, this might be the snack for you.

Jello Worms. Mel’s Kitchen Cafe used straws and a package of gelatin to make this squirmy Halloween treat. While they might gross out older ghosts, these squiggly creatures are sure to be a hit with your little goblins, and they’re super easy to make.

Kooky Halloween Monster Treats

These Halloween treats are chocolate monster cookies with candy googly eyes, chewy chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate ganache.
Self Proclaimed Foodie

Chocolate Monster Cookies. We’d welcome these monster cookies from Self Proclaimed Foodie to any Halloween party. The secret lies in the edible googly eyes—but don’t forget the perfect chocolate chip cookies and chocolate ganache.

S’more Monsters. What’s better than s’mores? S’mores that look like monsters! You won’t need a campfire to create this delicious Halloween-themed treat from Jodi Levine over at Say Yes, but you will need cookies, marshmallows, and little helping hands.

Dangerous Donuts. Donuts get a monstrous makeover with this snack from A Spicy Perspective that the little ones will go crazy for. Either make ahead for your guests or lay out the supplies and let the kids take creative control. You’ll need some plastic vampire fangs, sprinkles, and you guessed it… candy eyes.

Chocolate Monster Pops. You’ll have plenty of little monsters gathering around a batch of these chocolate Frankensteins from Handmade Charlotte. The supplies include basic baking stuff: chocolate bars, coconut, and icing. We are especially zinging with delight over the Hershey Kiss neck bolts. 

Related: 36 Halloween Movies That Aren’t Too Scary for Kids

Ghost-Inspired Treats

Sugar Bowl Bakery

Brownie Bites with Fondant Ghosts. Need a last-minute Halloween treat? We love these adorable desserts from Sugar Bowl Bakery that use store-bought brownie bites and small pieces of fondant to create the perfect, non-scary ghost friend.

3-Ingredient Easy Ghost Cookies. The only thing scary about these cookies from Butter with a Side of Bread is how easy they are to make. All you need are Milano cookies, white chocolate, and small chocolate chips to whip up these friendly, Casper-style sweets.

Ghosts in the Graveyard Dessert Shooters. Don't worry, these alcohol-free treats from Sugarspun Run are for everyone! Think OREO dirt cup with a marshmallow ghost that is fun and easy to make.

Frightfully Easy Halloween Cupcake Treats

Easy to make RIP cupcakes with chocolate wafers, pumpkin shaped candy corn, vanilla wafers and chocolate frosting.
Christal Yuen

Ghoulish Graveyard. What you'll need: crumbled chocolate wafers, pumpkin-shaped candy corn, vanilla wafers, and chocolate frosting. What to do: After covering the chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting, crush chocolate wafers and sprinkle them over the frosting as "dirt." Set a pumpkin-shaped candy corn on top and write "RIP" on the vanilla wafer before planting it in the "graveyard."

Wicked Witch. What you'll need: green icing, one straw cut in half, and gum drops. What to do: Frost your cupcake in plenty of bright green frosting. Snip your straw in half, and slice a red gum drop down the center, so you have two identical halves (and a pair of ruby slippers). Stick one to each end of the straws and lay the "legs" on your serving platter. Now lay your cupcake house upside down on top of the legs. We can almost hear Dorothy trotting away in glee. 

Not-So-Scary Mummy. What you'll need: Mini M&Ms and white frosting. What to do: Using a piping bag (either store-bought or DIY), place lines across your cupcake to form your mummy's bandages and then two affix candy eyes.

Caught in a Spiderweb. What you'll need: White frosting and black gel icing. What to do: After frosting the cupcake in white, use your gel icing to make three concentric circles on top. Take a toothpick and, starting in the center, drag the toothpick through the icing to the edge (imagine slicing a pizza) to create the spooky spiderweb effect.

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20 Fun Halloween Games For Kids That Are a Scary Good Time

by Kate Loweth

These fun Halloween party games will have guests howling with laughter

When it comes to entertaining little ghosts, goblins, and ghouls, there’s nothing like a few classic fun Halloween games for kids. (Halloween jokes, magic potions you can DIY, and easy Halloween treats don’t hurt, either!)  From pumpkin games to free Halloween printable bingo, we’ve rounded up 20 spooktacular Halloween party games to play at your bash that will keep everyone busy and happy, even after the candy runs out. And don’t forget the fan-favorite Halloween minute-to-win-it games! If you’re looking for more general gaming fun, check out these backyard games.

Roll a Frankenstein

This adorable Halloween party game from Housing a Forest includes rolling the dice to build your very own creation. We especially love that even the tiniest kiddo can play this game with ease.

Halloween Bingo

Bingo is such a fun and easy Halloween game! Print out this pre-made template from Pretty Providence and get started.

Halloween Mystery Boxes

A classic Halloween party game, fill your boxes with everything from grapes to candy to spaghetti, and let the sensory fun begin! Kids take turns sticking their hands into each box and trying to guess what those eyeballs really are.

Related: 12 Halloween Minute-to-Win-It Games for Kids

Stack the Spider

We love this Stack the Spider game because you can play with just one kid, and you can get all the items from the dollar store. Have them stack a certain number of spiders to work on math and fine motor skills. Or grab a die and play with two players to see who can get their spiders to the top first.

Witch’s Hat Ring Toss

How cute (and easy) is this idea from craftyfun.com? Spray paint some mini cones and turn them into witch hats for a fun toss game.

Ghost Face

We love this fun idea from Kid Friendly Things to Do that will have your Halloween kids digging for candy corn in a plate of whipped cream. Get the adults involved in this one for even more hilarity!

Eyeball Pong

Snag yourself some eyeball ping pong balls from the Dollar Tree and set up your eyeball pong table. This game teaches hand-eye coordination and is fun for all ages. Get the full scoop from Productive Pete.

Related: 33 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood

Pin the Eyes on the Spider

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Wee Society

Wee Society puts a spin on the traditional Pin the Tail on the Donkey with this web-tastic DIY game. Click here to download and get started! 

Witch Pitch

mini plastic cauldrons sit on top of a paper witch's hat as part of a fun Halloween party game
Chica and Joe

Witches, warlocks, and everyone in between will love this easy-to-play game. The trickiest part is not eating ALL of the candy corn while waiting for your turn. Fly your broomstick over to Chica and Joe and follow their tutorial on how to make your own witch pitch.

Pumpkin Bowling

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A Girl and A Glue Gun

Strike! This fun pumpkin bowling game is a cinch to put together and will have the kiddos rolling with laughter. For all the details on this boo-tastic game visit A Girl and A Glue Gun.

Skeleton Scavenger Hunt

a boy in an orange shirt reassembles pieces of a plastic skeleton during a Halloween party game
Happy Go Lucky

Everyone, young and old, enjoys a good scavenger hunt; this game is perfect for a mixed-age Halloween party. One of the best parts is that you can find plastic skeletons at The Dollar Tree. Spreading the bones all over the house and yard is the easy part. Finding them and putting them back together is up to the kiddos. Happy Go Lucky has the details.

Spider Web

A boy picks up spiders from a web made of tape during this Halloween party game
No Time for Flash Cards

Want epic chuckles rather than startled screams? Try this spider web walking game that helps little bodies sharpen their motor skills in between fits of giggles. All you'll need to get started is painter's tape, plastic spiders, and a prize for the lucky winner. Get the tutorial at No Time For Flash Cards.

Pin the Bow on the Skeleton

A print of a skeleton wearing a bow tie invites you to play a Halloween party game
Crafting Chicks

Even skeletons need to get dressed up sometimes. This "spine-chilling" game is perfect for a classroom or a house party. The Crafting Chicks have a template ready for you, all you need to do is get it printed (tip: upload it to Staples and order their engineering print for a life-size skeleton!). Voila—now you can work on tying that bow tie.

Halloween Concentration

A great game to play at the Halloween party or give as a parting gift (packaged perfectly with a bat-like bow!). Check out all the details and download your own version at Childhood 101.

Pin the Eyes on the Monster

Say goodbye to the donkey. Thanks to the creativity of Lil’ Luna, you can wow party-goers with a Pin the Eyes on the Monster Halloween party game. The same rules apply, and we think your little monsters will get a kick out of this friendly giant.

Melt the Witch

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Following in My Shoes

She's melting! Take a cue from Following In My Shoes and set up your own Melt the Witch activity. Paint a picture of a witch using washable paints and then let the kids melt her using water balloons or water guns.

Pumpkin Treasure Hunt

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Little Family Fun

Think of this cute party game as the Halloween version of an Easter egg hunt. Just hide pumpkin cutouts around the house or yard and let the kids loose (For an extra-organized hunt, you can even number your pumpkins and look for them in order!). Don't forget to include a prize at the end! Get the tutorial at Little Family Fun.

Related: Disney Just Released Their 2022 Halloween Costume Lineup

Halloween Charades

We love this Halloween version of charades—especially that you can get the free printable from the always-amazing Buggy and Buddy. It’s a great interactive activity for a party, and you can even customize your game sheet.

Spooky Scavenger Hunt

With a few free printables, it’s easy to hunt up a little fun at your Halloween party. The kids will love figuring out the clues, and you can even include an awesome treat at the finish line (Caramel apples, anyone?). Find out more at Play. Party. Plan.

Mummy Wrap Race

halloween party games
Delia Creates

Grab toilet paper or white crepe streamers and take a cue from mummy dearest. Get the kids to wrap each other's legs mummy-style, then hold a hopping race and see who can keep their wrappings intact. Oh, and get ready for lots of laughter! Learn more at Delia Creates.

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Atlanta’s Best Neighborhoods to Go Trick-or-Treating

by Amber Ogden

The big day is almost here! Now’s the time to map out your Atlanta trick-or-treat route with the kids

October brings everything spooky, and Halloween is a real “treat” in Atlanta. It’s time to gather your little ghouls and goblins to take them for a mysterious, but a kid-friendly, night on the town. The metro Atlanta area springs to life every year with annual Halloween trick-or-treating bashes, and this season there are a few new additions for kids to gather their goodies in some of the most haunted areas. Check out these fang-tastic Halloween-themed activities you and the kiddos can head to this year.

The best Atlanta trick-or-treat neighborhoods and events

 

Halloween Hike

Become one with the creatures of the forest at the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Explore the mysterious forest on a guided night hike during the 37th Annual Halloween Hikes. This is a family-friendly hike with music, crafts, and campfires and is perfect for a non-scary Halloween event for all ages. But make it a new Halloween tradition. Hikes held on October 28 and 29.

9135 Willeo Rd.
Roswell, GA
Event details

 

Margaret Mitchell Neighborhood

This Buckhead neighborhood is bound by Moore's Mill Road on the south, I-75 on the east, and the Paces neighborhood on the west, and is especially happening in the streets surrounding the Morris Brandon Primary Center. Expect a neighborhood draw and loads of kids.

Find it: Start on Sequoyah Dr. and Margaret Mitchell Dr. in Atlanta.

Related: Scare Up Fun! 15 Halloween Happenings around Atlanta

Midtown

Located at Penn Avenue and Myrtle Street, from Fourth to Eighth Streets, you'll find The Midtown Neighborhood Association is hosting its annual Bash on Halloween this year. The Halloween Bash, which is now a spooktacular block party, will allow the kiddies to party for two extra hours. The family can enjoy food, mysterious fun, and trick-or-treating during the extended time. 

Find it: Start at Myrtle St. and Fourth St. in Atlanta.

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Ashford Park Neighborhood

This neighborhood in Brookhaven, surrounding Ashford Park Elementary School, is known for its pedestrian-only Redding Road segment of Halloween revelry, but the streets near Redding Road equally embrace Halloween. The best news? Ashford Park, located at Redding Road and Caldwell Road, is known as the "push toy park" and is the perfect spot to calm an over-excited (or over-sugared) little one down before heading to the next house.

Find it: Start on Redding Rd. and Caldwell Rd. in Atlanta.

Virginia-Highland

Not far from Inman Park, you'll find elaborately decorated homes, sidewalks, and plenty of streetlights in Virginia Highland. Just steer clear of North Highland Ave. This particular neighborhood may be more geared toward older kids and adults. Some bars and restaurants celebrate Halloween, but it may be a bit scary for the tiny tikes.
Find it: Start at Barnett St. and Adair Ave. in Atlanta.

Related: 14 Atlanta-inspired Halloween Costumes for Kids

Inman Park Neighborhood

Inman Park is probably one of the best places to trick or treat. With streets of Victorian houses (not so spooky any other time of the year, but really—have you ever seen a haunted house that's not a Victorian?), Inman Park is the perfect backdrop for trick-or-treating. The neighborhood takes decorating for Halloween seriously, so expect some legitimately spooky displays, but it's a fun and safe environment suitable for some serious fun.

Find it: Start on Sinclair Ave. or Elizabeth St. in Atlanta.

Historic Brookhaven

While the homes in Historic Brookhaven are a bit more spread out, the streets in this beautiful neighborhood are easy to navigate and are filled with little trick-or-treaters every Halloween.

Find it: Start at East Brookhaven Dr. and East Club Ln. in Atlanta.

Related: Scared Silly: Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Thrills for Atlanta Kids

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Grant Park

This historic neighborhood in Atlanta has a bit of the Halloween flair year-round, with massive Victorians lining the streets. These (possibly haunted) homes go all out for trick-or-treating and are close together to maximize your candy and minimize your walking. The Atlanta Zoo is also nearby and a great place to trick or treat and have a howling good time. Kiddies can dress up as their favorite animals and hang out with them at the Boo at the Zoo. Don't forget you can also go ghost hunting and "Capture the Spirits" at the Oakland Cemetery.

Find it: Start at Cherokee Ave. and Atlanta Ave. in Atlanta.

Avondale Estates

Annually on Halloween night, the City of Avondale closes some of its streets, issues a detailed safety map for trick-or-treaters, and awards homeowners City of Avondale Estates Halloween Spirit Awards for best decorations, scariest, most creative, and best decor for kids. This year, a neighborhood parade will end with spooky treats, good eats, and ghostly fun!

Find it: Start on Clarendon Pl. in Avondale Estates.

Chastain Park Neighborhood

With streets that are closed to vehicles, food trucks, and even one of Atlanta's best playgrounds (in case the kiddos need a break from the action). The area is perfectly set up for the annual this neighborhood is prime trick-or-treat real estate. 

Find it: Start at Broadland Rd. and Hillside Dr. in Atlanta.

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Seattle Kids Weekend Events: Oct. 29-31

by Allison Sutcliffe

It’s Halloween weekend, parents! While we know many of you will be trick-or-treating around the neighborhood or at one of Seattle’s other Halloween hot spots on Sunday, that leaves Friday and Saturday to pack in autumn activities. Skate into the weekend with the return of Disney on Ice, an immersive art experience and a creepy nature program that’s Halloween-worthy. Get ready to make your plans!

Disney on Ice Seattle

 photo: Disney on Ice

Seattle

Disney on Ice presents Dream Big
Over Halloween weekend, Seattle kids have another reason to wear their costumes because Disney on Ice is back! So break out your favorite Disney character attire and grab tickets to the show. Dream Big is all about believing in yourself and its an inspirational romp on the ice. Watch as Miguel journeys through the Land of the Dead to unlock his family’s history, Moana and Maui bravely restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti and Anna and Elsa save their kingdom with strength, determination and kindness. Catch the show in Kent at the ShoWare Center or in Everett at the Angel of the Winds Arena. Tickets required. Oct. 27-Nov. 7. Kent event details; Everett event details.

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 44,000-square-foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works. Encounter the brilliance of one of history’s greatest artists in 360 degrees. It’s a one-of-a-kind virtual reality interactive that guides visitors on a journey through “A Day in the Life of the Artist.” Walk alongside Van Gogh during this peaceful, visually rich journey to discover the inspiration behind eight of his iconic works, including: Vincent’s Bedroom at Arles, and Starry Night Over The Rhone River. There’s even a surprise at the end for young artists. Tickets required. Daily, through Jan. 30, 2022. Event details.

Rec’N the Streets
Because you can never see too many pumpkins on Halloween weekend, take the kids on a pumpkin hunt with Rec’N the Streets. You’ve got two events to choose from that day. The first, that runs from noon-2 p.m., is a day time pumpkin hunt that tots will love. Then later that afternoon (from 3-5 p.m.) families can take advantage of the longer nights with a flashlight pumpkin hunt. Just remember to BYO flashlight! Sat. Event details.

 

Eastside

Free Family Day: BAM-O-WEEN
Calling all ghosts, superheroes and magical creatures! BAM is welcoming families to their free COVID-cautious Halloween bash. It’s a chance to show off your costumes and enjoy Halloween-themed events around the museum too, like Frankenstein figure drawing, the phantastic photo booth and a scavenger hunt around the second floor galleries. Trick-or-treat totes will be handed out too. Best for kids ages 4–10. Reservations required. Sat. Event details.

The Secret Life of Slugs
Just in time for Halloween, learn about creepy, slimy and cool slugs. Put your best tentacle forward and join a Bellevue Park Ranger to learn more about the slugs that call Lewis Creek home. Crawl in to learn more about that marvelous slime and to find a new perspective from the forest floor. Best for kids ages 5-10 with accompanying adult. Pre-registration required. Sat. Event details.

Free Family Mini Photo Session
Fall is a great time to get a jump start on your holiday photos and cards. And when you can take them with a 5-star rated photographer, even better. Shoott is a female-run, small business on a mission to make professional photography more accessible to the community, while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. This weekend, families can book a free, Insta-worthy, outdoor mini session at Marymoor Park. Reservations required. Sun. Event details.

—Allison Sutcliffe

Looking for more things to do? Check out our full events calendar, our Fall Bucket List for Families and Tinybeans’ Guide to Seattle’s Fall Festivals for more ideas.

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Amazon’s Best Halloween Decorations (Most Are Under $20!)

by Gabby Cullen

Once September hits, it’s the perfect time to start shopping for Halloween decorations on Amazon! From creepy spider webs to yard signs, there’s something for everyone on our roundup of freaky and fun Halloween decorations. Scroll down to see them all.

Halloween Porch Signs

Pretty up your porch this Halloween with fabric banners boasting fun sayings like, "Hocus Pocus," and "Trick or Treat!" Each banner is 13" x 71" and the soft material means it'll be a cinch to store them. 

Buy the set here, $11.

3-D Bat Stickers

These reusable 3-D bat stickers are just the right balance of spooky and cool. They are made from black, waterproof PVC plastic—you can use them indoors or out. Plus, there are four different sizes of bats to create a fun design. 

Buy them here, $6 for an 80-pack. 

Flame-Less Melted Votive Candles

These flame-less candles are designed to look like they've been working hard while you whip up a magic potion or two. They come with batteries that are said to last 72-100 hours, and when the battery dies, it's easy to replace it. 

Order a 12-pack here, $15.

Spooky Yard Signs

Warn all potential visitors of the dangers that lie ahead with these spooky yard signs. They are double-sided, so they feel more authentic and they have stakes for easy placements.

Buy them here, $17.

Sugar Skull Salt & Pepper Shakers

We are so in love with this set of sugar skull salt and pepper shakers! The bright colors and intricate illustrations would make a good addition to any table long after Halloween and Día de Los Muertos are over. 

Buy the set here, $18.

Black Feathered Crows

Complete the look of your creepy witch’s lair with these crows. The wire in the feet allows you to use on bushes, on mantles, on pumpkins and more. They measure 4.72” tall and 9.44” long from beak to tail feathers.

Order them here, $16 for 6.

Halloween Paper Garland- Pack of 5

Skulls, pumpkins, ghosts, spiders and bats––the gang's all here! Whether you're hosting a Halloween bash or just decorating your home for fun, there are plenty of ways to use these adorable paper garlands. Each garland is about 10 feet in length, so there's no limit when it comes to spooky creativity.

Buy it here, $7.

Black Lace Spiderweb Fireplace Mantel Scarf

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Dress up your mantel in full Halloween spirit when you cover with a spooky spiderweb mantle scarf. The black lace accessory works equally well hung over a door, and pairs perfectly with some fall foliage, candles and even a skeleton or two.

Buy it here, $9.

Halloween Christmas Tree

Have you heard about the new Halloween Christmas tree trend? Yup, it's happening, and you either love it or you hate it. If you love it, this one is for you! 

Buy it here, $30.

Pumpkin Lights

These adorable pumpkin-shaped paper lanterns will light up your back yard, your front porch or mantle with that iconic toothy grin. You get 10 LED lights and 10 pumpkin lanterns. 

Order it here, $9.

Giant Web & Spider

Why go small when you can go big, especially when it comes to freaky decorations. Let's hope your neighborhood crew doesn't have arachnophobia or they'll never get past your garden gate! 

Get your very own spider and web here, $28.

Peep n' Peepers Flashing Eyes Halloween Lights

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Create the ultimate scare when you install flashing eyeballs in your bushes. This set of three flashing and adjustable colored eyes come on six-foot strands and can be connected end-to-end. They are super easy to install in just a few minutes for hours of spooky fun.

Order them here, $20.

Yikes in the Yard Buried Lawn Skeleton

Give yourself a super creepy yard this year by displaying a partially buried skeleton! For $25 you get a skull, two arms and two legs made from molded plastic that is durable and weatherproof. This is a purchase you can use year after year for ultimate thrills!

You can find this skeleton here, $27.

Solar Flame Torches

Fire up your walkway with these solar-powered flame torches. The dancing flames will lure Trick-or-Treaters to your door in search of goodies. Will they get a scare too? 

Buy them here, $70 for a 4-pack.

Zombie Hands Wall Decal

Because who wouldn't want peel and stick zombie hands to frighten up the living room? This decal comes in one large piece for easy application and when it comes time to peel it off, it won't damage your wall.

Order a set here, $13.

Glow-in-the-Dark Rocks

Make your entryway or garden path glow with an eerie light with these uber-cool glow pebbles. They have the added bonus of being pet safe and eco-friendly—just leave them out to charge all day in the bright sunlight so that as night falls they light up naturally. They're non-toxic, so they are also safe for aquarium use. 

Snag a bag or two by clicking here, $13.

Witch Hat Lights

Amazon

More sweet than spooky, these lights will look picture-perfect hanging from a tree in your front yard. With just a tinge of retro-witchiness, they invoke the true spirit of All Hallow's Eve. Wicked cool. 

Buy then here, $20 for a set of 3. 

––Gabby Cullen with Karly Wood

 

All images courtesy of Amazon.

Editor’s note: At the time of publication, all items were available for purchase. 

 

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That’s a Wrap: 11 Mummy-Themed Treats for Halloween

by Lauren Hill

Hauntingly yummy, these mummified interpretations of everyday dishes will quickly become your little monster’s favorite Halloween fare. A delicious mix of spooky and sweet, from apple pie to quesadillas, click through to check out 10 recipes that are simply to die for!

Mummy Madeleines

Sugar Bowl Bakery

These Madeleine Mummies and Minions look like you slaved away in the kitchen, but they're actually fuss free. Just put some white frosting in a piping bag with a cross-hatch tip, then make lines or zigzags before popping on some candy eyes and sprinkles. We tend to love these soft and fluffy traditional or pumpkin spice Madeleines from Sugar Bowl Bakery!

Mummy Pouches

The Nerd's Wife

Check out the dressed up GoGo squeeZ pouches from The Nerd’s Wife for an on-the-go Halloween snack. Add them to your little monster’s lunchbox or keep handy while out trick-or-treating. Find the how to at The Nerd's Wife.

Mummy Bark

Bloom Designs

Jenny at Bloom Designs used candy eyes to transform classic bark into a hauntingly sweet treat perfect for Halloween. Find the recipe here.

Apple Mummies

Two Healthy Kitchens

An apple a day won’t keep these mummies away. Serve the kids nature’s candy, and learn how to make this healthy haunted treat plus some delicious dips at Two Healthy Kitchens.

Mummified Oreos

How Does She

How Does She serves up a spook-tacular assortment of haunted treats, including to-die-for Mummy Oreo Suckers. Find the recipe and assembly instructions here.

Mini Mummy Apple Pies

Jillian Harris

Laying the lattice in a haphazard pattern transforms a classic mini apple pie into a frightfully delicious dessert. Create your own mini mummy pies with the recipe and how-to from Jillian Harris.

Mummy Chocolate Bars

Bloom Designs

Bloom Design gave everyday chocolate bars a mummy makeover for her lucky trick-or-treaters. Head over to the blog to find the how-to and a free mummy printable.

Yummy Mummies

Red Tricycle

These mummy dogs are the perfect Halloween dish to make with your little monsters. Let the kids lend a hand wrapping bandages to transform this ballpark staple into an eerie entrée. Check out the how-to video from Red Tricycle’s Bay Area Editor, Erin Feher.

Mummy Pretzels

Simply Being Mom

This salty, sweet, and spooky treat is scarily simple to make. The most difficult step according to Simply Being Mommy is waiting for the chocolate to cool and harden before eating!

Halloweeño Jalapeño Popper Mummies

The Hopeless Housewife

If you’re a fan of spice, this hot idea from The Hopeless Housewife is sure to startle your taste buds. Terrifyingly simple to bake, these Jalapeño Popper Mummies make a great savory appetizer for your Halloween bash. Find the recipe here.

Not-So-Scary Mummy

Red Tricycle

These not-so-scary mummy cupcakes baked up by our Bay Area editor are uber-easy to make and monstrously yummy. Find the how-to and other haunted cupcake ideas here.

—Lauren Hill & Karly Wood

 

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Spooktacular Halloween Events for Kids in Miami

by Kate Loweth

Halloween is in the air and Miami residents are ready to celebrate. Get the kids in their costumes and head out to these pumpkin festivals, trick-or-treating events and costume contests for all ages. Get ready to celebrate Halloween with the best events and activities for kids in and around Miami!

photo: creativecommons

Monster Splash Halloween Bash
The Miami Seaquarium will be taken over by ghosts and goblins for three fun-filled days with special activities for people of all ages to enjoy! Check out the new Halloween-themed shows, trick-or-treating, rides, inflatable and more. Miami Seaquarium. Oct. 25-27. Event details. 

Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival
It’s pumpkins and palm trees! Coconut Grove puts on a fun-filled weekend for the family, together with scarecrows, cornstalk and haybale mazes, hillbilly hay rides, and of course pumpkin galore. Lots of activities for the kids, a Pumpkin Food Court Feast, thrilling carnival rides, bounce houses, a Pumpkin Beer Garden for mom and dad and of course your favorite fair foods. Regatta Park in Coconut Grove. Oct. 26-27. Event details. 

Zoo Boo
Families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat through the zoo, participate in the Fangtastic Costume Contest, enjoy special performances, watch the animals get their Halloween goodies, and more! Included in zoo admission. Zoo Miami. Oct. 26-27. Event details. 

photo: Frost Science Museum

Spooky Science Monster Mash
The magic of science abounds for the 3rd Annual Spooky Science Monster Mash. Get ready for Halloween with a new potions show, Into the Cauldron, where chemistry helps us change the color of water, create bubbling concoctions and even make water disappear before your very eyes. Then dive below the surface of our aquarium habitats to view underwater pumpkin carving before joining us for a live animal encounter with one of our owls, all while learning about the conservation work we do here at Frost Science. Frost Science Museum. Oct. 27. Event details. 

Spooktacular Safe Streets Halloween Party
Don’t miss the spooktacular Halloween Block Party! The party will be from SW 72nd St. to 57th Avenue. There will be safe and fun trick-or-treating for the whole family. Enjoy a visit from Scooby Doo, free candy, games, prizes, music, inflatables and more. Oct. 31. Event details. 

photo: Steven Depolo via flickr

Halloween Boo Bash
Mall of the Americas’ annual Halloween Celebration returns with fun games with the friendly, bilingual Gigi the Witch. Trick-or-treat at participating stores. Mall of the Americas. Oct. 31. Event details. 

Spooktacular Halloween Party
Families will love trick-or-treating around the mall at this fun event. There will be face painting, costume contests, music, games and more! Dolphin Mall. Oct. 31. Event details. 

—Kate Loweth

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