10 Kid-friendly Halloween Specials To Watch With The Family

Is your family skipping costumes and trick-or-treating this year but still wants to get into the spooky spirit? Halloween specials are a perfect way to enjoy the season’s magic at home! We’ve put together a list of child-friendly Halloween shows (and where to watch them) to help you have a fun Halloween 2024 with your little ones.

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Enjoy These 10 Halloween Specials With The Family

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a Halloween favorite that brings the Peanuts gang together for some classic fall fun. You can watch it on Apple TV+.

Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats

Mickey and friends embark on a Halloween adventure when Donald spots a spooky mansion, thinking it might hold the best treats. This animated special features catchy songs and comic spookiness. You can watch Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats on Disney+.

Toy Story of Terror!

What starts as an exciting road trip for the Toy Story cast takes a surprising turn at a roadside motel when Mr. Potato Head mysteriously disappears. His friends must solve the hilarious mystery before they face the same fate. You can watchToy Story of Terror! on Disney+.

Sing: Thriller

Buster Moon envisions a star-studded spectacle to pop icon Michael Jackson's "Thriller" in this animated short featuring beloved characters from the Sing films. It's available on Netflix.

Bluey

Happy Heelerween! Join the Heeler family in their spooky season adventures in this fun compilation available on their official YouTube channel.

The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween!

The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally on a Halloween adventure filled with howlers, shocks, and laughs as they explore the Oooky-ma-kooky Closet and discover the best Halloween costumes ever. Watch The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Halloween for free on the official YouTube channel.

Muppets Haunted Mansion

Disney’s iconic Haunted Mansion ride has inspired various film adaptations, including the 2023 release Haunted Mansion. In this version, Gonzo receives an invitation to a mysterious event at a haunted mansion, leading to Muppet hijinks, with Miss Piggy as the beloved Madame Leota. You can watch Muppets Haunted Mansion on Disney+.

LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales

“Terrifying” is a bit of a stretch—this anthology of stories from the Star Wars universe is packed with silliness rather than scares! This special is perfect for those who want more of a good laugh and some galactic fun! You can watch in on Disney+.

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!

Join Scooby-Doo and the gang in this Halloween adventure as they go trick-or-treating, only to face a ghostly foe determined to ruin their fun. Packed with classic humor and mystery, this special offers a spooky good time for fans of all ages! You can stream it on Hulu.

Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest

Curious George and his friends prepare for the annual Boo Fest. During their pumpkin-picking adventure, George learns about Halloween traditions and faces a spooky corn maze. With humor and educational moments, it’s perfect for young viewers! You can watch Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest on the official Curious George YouTube channel.

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