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Halloween is a Season (and the Numbers Finally Agree!)
HalloweenCostumes.com surveyed how people plan, shop and celebrate Halloween in 2026. The headline: it's a season now, it starts early, and comfort beat quality for the first time ever. (I've been saying this for 11 years!) Here’s all the details you need to know.
The Halloween Lover’s Guide to Fall
You already know how to do fall. This guide is for going deeper — past the checklist, past the haunted houses, into the slower and stranger version of the season that rewards the people who've been practicing all year. For the Halloween person who wants their best October yet.
The Halloween Burnout Survival Guide
Halloween burnout is real, and it hits the people who care most the hardest. Here is my practical guide to protecting the season you love so you actually arrive at October 31st with something left in the tank.
Halloween Music History: “I Put a Spell on You”
Before there was “Thriller” or “Monster Mash” there was “I Put a Spell on You.” And it’s a song that almost didn’t happen. Learn the true story behind Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ iconic original, how it came to be, and how it haunted the rest of his music career.
100 Things To Do This Halloween Season
Looking for things to do this Halloween season? Here is a list of 100 ideas from your favorite Halloween blogger!
6 Reminders for Code Orange Season
Before the Code Orange season take over, here are six things to remember about Halloween, spending, and why your best memories were never for sale.
The Taphophile’s Guide to Cemetery Appreciation Month
Taphophilia is a love of cemeteries, gravestones, and funerary art — and if you're a Halloween lover, you might already be one. Here's your guide to getting started.
Halfoween is Here — and Your Halloween Planning Starts Now
The best Halloween costumes, parties, and decorated spaces have one thing in common: they didn't happen in the last week of October. Halfoween is here, which means you have exactly the right amount of time to do it properly. Here's your head start guide — complete with tips, checklists, and everything a true Halloween lover needs to hit the ground running.
Horror Movies Perfect for a Rainy Spring Night
Halloween gets all the credit, but spring has its own dark magic. This Springoween watchlist has everything you need for a rainy evening in, from unsettling nature horror to cozy witch vibes to overlooked gems you haven't seen yet.
The Spooky Mom’s Mother’s Day Gift Guide
The ultimate Mother's Day gift guide for the spooky, witchy, or Halloween-loving mom — gifts for the home, her wardrobe, self-care, and more. Ideas for every budget!
13 Good Luck Charms for Halloween Lovers
Everyone dreads Friday the 13th — but Halloween lovers know better. From black cats to October 1st mornings, here are 13 things that are genuinely, unambiguously lucky if you live for spooky season.
10 Ways to Keep Your Halloween Spirit Alive All Year
Halloween doesn’t have to end on October 31st! From subtle home decor and wardrobe touches to haunted adventures and horror movie nights, here are 10 fun ways to keep the spooky spirit alive all year long, plus links to tons of resources.