Monster History · 6 min
Where Did Vampires Come From? A Kid-Friendly History
From old nighttime legends to Count Dracula, discover how vampires became Halloween stars.
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Halloween Guides
All these guides and our new educational articles are now together in the Felipe Femur Learning Library.
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Monster History & Spooky Science
Eight new photo-led educational stories with fun facts, simple quizzes and classroom activities.
Monster History · 6 min
The History of Witches: Legends, Brooms & Halloween
How stories about magic grew into the pointy hats, broomsticks, and cauldrons we recognize.
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Monster History · 6 min
The Legend of Werewolves: Why the Full Moon?
Follow shape-shifting tales from ancient mythology to our goofy friend Gummy.
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Monster History · 6 min
Why Are Skeletons Spooky? The Secret Life of Bones
Felipe reveals why bones are much more than clattering Halloween decorations.
Read the story Photo: Nati / PexelsHalloween Guides
A growing library of ideas for October, Halloween night, family parties and spooky season at home.
Halloween · Movies
31 Halloween Movies for Kids and Teens
Thirty-one spooky family movie and TV picks, including Felipe’s top-three recommendations.
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Halloween · Music
13 Halloween Songs for Kids
Thirteen Halloween songs for kids, classrooms and parties, from playful favorites to spooky classics.
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Halloween · Crafts
25 Easy Halloween Crafts for Kids
Twenty-five easy Halloween crafts for kids using paper, paint, cardboard, yarn and other simple supplies.
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Halloween · Games
20 Halloween Party Games for Kids
Twenty fun Halloween party games for kids, classrooms and family gatherings, with easy setup ideas.
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Halloween · Food
15 Easy Halloween Recipes Kids Can Help Make
Fifteen easy Halloween snacks and recipes kids can help assemble for parties, lunches and family nights.
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Halloween · Jokes
30 Halloween Jokes for Kids
Thirty clean Halloween jokes for kids featuring ghosts, skeletons, witches, pumpkins and monsters.
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Halloween · Riddles
25 Halloween Riddles for Kids
Twenty-five Halloween riddles for kids with answers, from easy clues to silly spooky brain teasers.
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Halloween · Books
20 Halloween Books for Kids
Twenty Halloween and spooky books for kids, from gentle picture books to middle-grade ghost stories.
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Halloween · Movies
25 Not-Too-Scary Halloween Movies for Younger Kids
Twenty-five Halloween and spooky movie picks for younger kids, ranging from very gentle cartoons to mild family scares.
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Halloween · Movies
20 Halloween Movies for Tweens and Teens
Twenty Halloween movie ideas for tweens and teens, from spooky comedies to stronger gateway horror.
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Halloween · STEM
15 Halloween Science Experiments for Kids
Fifteen Halloween science experiments for kids using pumpkins, candy, bubbles, static electricity and simple household materials.
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Halloween · Family Night
20 Halloween Activities for a Family Night at Home
Twenty Halloween activities for a family night at home, including games, movies, crafts, snacks and spooky stories.
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Halloween · Scavenger Hunt
The Ultimate Halloween Scavenger Hunt for Kids
A 25-item Halloween scavenger hunt for kids with indoor, outdoor and neighborhood-friendly clue ideas.
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Halloween · Costumes
25 Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
Twenty-five last-minute Halloween costumes for kids made from clothes, cardboard and household supplies.
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Halloween · Decorations
20 Homemade Halloween Decorations Kids Can Make
Twenty homemade Halloween decorations kids can make using paper, cardboard, yarn, leaves and recycled materials.
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Halloween · Safety
20 Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Parents
Twenty practical Halloween safety tips for costumes, trick-or-treating, candy, traffic, pets and home decorations.
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Halloween · Lunchbox
20 Halloween Lunchbox Ideas for Kids
Twenty Halloween lunchbox ideas for kids with simple sandwiches, fruit, snacks and spooky presentation tricks.
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Halloween · Conversation Game
30 Halloween Would You Rather Questions for Kids
Thirty funny Halloween Would You Rather questions for kids, classrooms, parties and family dinners.
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Halloween · Trivia
25 Halloween Trivia Questions for Kids
Twenty-five Halloween trivia questions for kids covering pumpkins, monsters, movies, animals and traditions.
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Halloween · Pumpkins
15 Pumpkin Activities for Kids That Aren’t Just Carving
Fifteen pumpkin activities for kids that go beyond carving, including art, games, sensory play, cooking and simple science.
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Halloween · Party Planning
How to Throw a Halloween Party for Kids Without Spending a Fortune
A practical guide to planning a fun kids Halloween party on a budget, with low-cost decorations, food, games and a simple schedule.
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Halloween · Bucket List
50 Things to Do Before Halloween: A Family Halloween Bucket List
A 50-item family Halloween bucket list filled with crafts, movies, food, games, books, pumpkins and simple October traditions.
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A kid-friendly directory for learning, games, reading, science, crafts and more.
Websites · Family
List of the Best Kid Friendly Websites (2026)
An A–Z directory of kid-friendly sites for games, learning, crafts, science, reading and family fun.
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