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How to Throw a Summerween Pool Party
Ready to host the ultimate Summerween pool party? This guide covers it all: dyeing the water, floating eerie details, dry ice fog, gothic drinkware from small shops, food, music, and safety tips. Plan an adults-only summer gathering with just the right amount of spooky.
How to Make Halloween Bomb Pops
The iconic Bomb Pop gets a Halloweenified makeover — and honestly, it might be better than the original. Three layers of fresh fruit (mandarin orange, kiwi lime, and blackberry) create a stunning orange, green, and purple popsicle that's equal parts summer and spooky season. It took three tries to get this recipe right, but the hardest part is just waiting for the layers to freeze.
Psychobilly Summerween Radio
Equal parts backyard barbecue and graveyard shift, the Psychobilly Summerween Radio playlist is 50 tracks deep into the niche where tiki culture meets horror, surf guitar meets monster novelty songs, and Halloween refuses to wait until October. The Cramps, Messer Chups, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Deadbolt, and more — this one's for the dog days of Summerween.
Inside the Summer 2026 Fun Size Issue
Spring has a dark side, and so does summer. From a Minnesota-inspired Summerween BBQ to an ice dye tutorial in Halloween colors to seven ways to have a Practical Magic summer, the summer 2026 fun size issue proves that spooky season doesn't wait for October.
How to Throw a Midsommar-Inspired Summerween Party
Flower crowns, folk rituals, and just enough unease to keep things interesting. Here's how I would throw a Midsommar-inspired party that's equal parts gorgeous celebration and gentle folk horror wink, perfect for Summerween.
How to Host a Spooky Outdoor Movie Night
An outdoor spooky movie night hits differently — you're already in the dark, already a little vulnerable, and the movie knows it. Here's everything you need to set up the screen, nail the ambiance, handle the bugs, and make it a summer night worth remembering.
Spooky Summerween Accessories
Summerween demands a full wardrobe — and that includes the accessories. Here are the best spooky bags, hats, sunglasses, and jewelry from small shops worth knowing, so you can stay in your aesthetic all the way to the shore.
How to Decorate Your Porch for Summerween
Your porch deserves a Summerween glow-up. Here's how to style any outdoor space for the spooky summer season — from dark florals and skull planters to moody lighting and hanging wreaths — with all the finds coming from small shops worth knowing.
Summer Camp Horror Reading List
There's something about summer camp that was always a little bit scary — and horror writers have known this for decades. Here are 12 summer camp horror books to read by the campfire this Summerween, from the R.L. Stine classics that started it all to modern slashers reinventing the genre.
Horror Movies for Hot Nights
There's something uniquely unsettling about horror in the summertime. No fog, no bare branches — just heat, light, and whatever's lurking underneath the familiar. From the sun-bleached terror of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre to the icy darkness of 30 Days of Night, these 10 films cover the full spectrum of summer scares. Close the blinds, crank the AC, and pick your poison.
Summer Goth Radio
I was an oldies station kid — but these days, my summers run darker. This 50-track playlist pulls together goth classics from Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Clan of Xymox, and more into one long, atmospheric listen. Whether you're cooking, gardening, driving at night, or just riding out a rainy Saturday, there's an entry point here for you.
Haunted Summer Getaways
Sun, sand, and... spirits? This summer, skip the ordinary and book a stay somewhere with a few extra guests. From a forbidden plague island off the coast of Venice to a Victorian hotel deep in the Arkansas Ozarks, these seven haunted destinations prove that the scariest trips aren't reserved for October. Your ghostly summer itinerary starts here.