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Where spooky is always in season.
10+ years of decor ideas, recipes, DIYs, playlists, spooky travel, interviews, and more — updated year-round because October 31st doesn’t wait.
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A Witchy Springoween Playlist
A curated playlist of 25 songs for the space between seasons — dark folk, witchy indie, and moody atmospheric tracks organized into five sections to take you through a full Springoween day, from foggy morning to candlelit evening.
Dark and Witchy Candles Perfect for Spring
Mainstream spring candles are all clean linen and fresh citrus, but what if you want something moodier? This is the spring candle guide for the person whose home smells like a haunted apothecary year-round. Dark florals, earthy green scents, witchy herb blends, and the indie brands you need to know.
The Halloween Lover’s Guide to Spring
November 1st doesn't have to be the end of anything. Cemetery walks, ghost tours, gothic botanical gardens, and spooky picnics — this is your guide to finding the strange and beautiful in the season everyone else is using for brunch. The spooky season starts again whenever you want it to.
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!
The Halloween Book Club 2026 Reading List
The Halloween Book Club is back, and in 2026, we're reading monthly. That means nine books, nine months of discussion, and a full year of spooky, haunting, and atmospheric reads. From gothic horror and folk horror to psychological dread and two perfectly placed classics, here's everything we're reading this year.
Inside the Spring 2026 Fun Size Issue
Spring has a dark side — and this issue is all of it. From haunted May Day history to spooky bouquets to a horror reading stack built for sunny afternoons, the spring 2026 fun size issue is here to remind you that Springoween is a very real season.
Spooky Folk Radio
Folk music has been on repeat this spring — and this playlist leans into the moodier side of the genre. Think spooky folk: atmospheric, haunting, and perfect for the season.
Springtime Spirits: Ghost Legends of the Season
Spring is the season of new life — but according to folklore and legend, it's also the season when the dead come back. From Japanese ancestral rituals to Slavic water spirits, Civil War ghosts to the witching night of Walpurgisnacht, we explore the eerie supernatural traditions that bloom alongside the flowers every spring.
How to Grow Your Own Backyard Pumpkin Patch
UPDATED! Want pumpkins by Halloween? Here's everything you need to grow your own backyard patch, from choosing seeds to harvesting in time for October 31.
Join The Halloween Book Club
We are SO back! After a year hiatus, The Halloween Book Club has returned — and this time, we're reading monthly. That means nine books, nine months of discussion, and nine chances to dive into some of the best spooky fiction out there with a community of fellow Halloween lovers. Whether you're a returning member or joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you.
5 Must-Haves for a Springoween Picnic
The food is sorted — now let's talk atmosphere. These five small-business finds are the basket, blanket, glassware, tray, and speaker that turn a spring picnic into a full-on haunted experience.