Halloween Fun With PBS KIDS

Halloween is an exciting time to make family memories together through creativity, imagination, and a little bit of spooky fun! PBS KIDS is ready to help whether your family loves dressing up, decorating the house, carving pumpkins, or hosting a festive gathering! There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season while spending quality time together.

There are many clever costume ideas inspired by favorite PBS KIDS characters! This year, one of my favorites is this simple and adorable Arthur costume. It is especially fitting because the beloved "Arthur" series celebrates its 30th anniversary on October 7, 2026. With a few easy-to-find materials, your child can dress as the iconic aardvark and celebrate three decades of friendship, learning, and adventure. 

Homemade Halloween decorations can add a festive touch while providing a fun activity for children. For a quick and easy project, try this glitter glue ghost art, which is perfect for young artists. For something more challenging, gather the family to build this spooky haunted house. These hands-on crafts can help transform your home into a festive Halloween space while encouraging creativity and imagination.

A lovingly-carved pumpkin is one of Halloween's most beloved traditions. These  pumpkin carving templates, featuring favorite PBS KIDS characters, can help turn an ordinary pumpkin into a Halloween masterpiece. Gather around the table, pick a design, and create a pumpkin that is sure to delight visitors!

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For a boo-nanza of family-friendly Halloween ideas, including pumpkin carving templates, character masks, costumes, decorations, plus plans for an entire Halloween party, visit PBS KIDS for Parents. You'll find everything you need to make this Halloween season filled with fun, creativity, and memorable family moments.