This is Halloween! A season of thrills—and a few chills—for the whole family. Transform your home with spellbindingly simple indoor and outdoor decorating ideas. Treat the kids to boo-ti-ful craft projects. Carve up captivating jack-o’-lanterns or try no-carve pumpkin looks that can last through Thanksgiving. Make your own bewitching costumes in minutes. Then be tempted by our midnight menu of savory party nibbles, hauntingly good drinks, and, of course, Halloween party fare the kids will love to dig their fangs into. Kids of all ages will be prepped and ready for the ghostliest of holidays!
go batty • Glide into Halloween with bat-theme decor that promises to swoop in and delight.
hoot & holler • Grab the drill and crafts supplies and get ready to carve! It’s time to turn pumpkins, squash, and gourds into jack-o’-lanterns that even owls will be enraptured by.
spooky alley • Whether you want to stop traffic or add a touch of mischievous whimsy, here are some easy ways to dress up your front yard—and more—for Halloween!
magical metallics • Turn no-carve pumpkins and gourds into shimmering masterpieces that celebrate autumn’s allure—from Halloween through Thanksgiving.
carving 101 • Sharpen your jack-o’-lantern’s freaky features by wielding these tips and tricks to craft the scariest—or merriest—design in the neighborhood.
halloween mash-ups • Set up your own creepy-crafty corner where kids can make boo-ti-ful creations. These easy DIYs are perfect for party activities, kid’s bedroom decorations, or for spooky moments staged around the house.
reach for the stars! • DIY fabulous kids’ costumes from craft store materials for anout-of-this-world look that won’t cost a trip to the moon.
ghouls just want to have fun! • Invite the kids over and bring out the delights. These Halloween party ideas for food and decor promise to thrill all your little owls, skeletons, clowns, and more.
midnight masquerade • Adults join in the fun playing up the glitz and gore on Halloween night. Whip up these tempting bites, spooky drinks, and frightening costume touches for a night that will keep spirits high.
day of the dead • Channel all the bright, vivid colors of the Día de Muertos celebration that honors loved ones lost and the importance of family and friends.
enchanting POP • Too busy to take on a complicated costume? Make it easy with an all-black outfit, then add some of these quick eye and nail ideas. Finish with a bewitching hat.
templates • Make Celebrate Halloween’s featured designs with help from these handy templates you can enlarge to desired size on a copier or printer.
Trick-or-Treat Halloween Fun
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