Halloween ideas

Halloween crafts for kids: How to make halloween decorations, halloween music and more

Half the fun of Halloween decorations is in the making! Get the kids involved with this fun selection of Halloween crafts.

How to use up leftover Halloween pumpkin

Carving a pumpkin this Halloween? Make the most of it by using up the insides, with our quick ideas for how to use up leftover pumpkin.

Sweet and savoury Halloween food ideas for kids

We've got lots of easy Halloween party food ideas. From cheesy broomsticks to jelly worms, take a look at our sweet and savoury Halloween party recipes...

16 easy Halloween cupcake recipes

We know you love baking cupcakes so you'll love our Halloween party cupcake recipes from scary 'brain' cupcakes to delicious Halloween-themed treats.

These are the most terrifying haunted places in Britain

If you hear things go bump in the night, check out this list to be sure you're not living near one of the most haunted places in Britain.

15 Halloween trick or treat recipes

Halloween treats are a big part of the scary holiday and no Halloween is complete without trick or treaters.

Fancy dress outfits: Make your own cat and ladybird costumes

Make your own fancy dress outfits! This cat costume and ladybird outfit are easy to make, and will keep children entertained for hours.

How to make Halloween bat bunting, spooky lanterns and bewitching glass bottles

These easy kid-friendly craft projects - including Halloween bat bunting, spooky lanterns and bewitching glass bottles - are fun for all the family.

Best Halloween Books For Kids

8 spooky reads for your little ones this Halloween

Halloween costume ideas

Whether you're dressing up your kids, yourself or with your partner, these Halloween costume ideas are truly wicked!

13 ultra-spooky Halloween games for kids

Check out our chilling round-up of Halloween games

Halloween treat tub cupcakes

We just love these clever and creative cupcake toppers - perfect for Halloween!

How to make Halloween eyeball cake decorations

Follow our step-by-step picture and video recipe to make these creepy fondant decorations in no time.

Halloween glove goodie bags

Add a ghastly twist to trick or treating goodie bags by encasing the sweets and treats in surgical gloves

Annabel Karmel's Halloween spiders

A cross between a brownie, a muffin and a cupcake, these tasty, chocolate Halloween treats are unlikely to hang around for long!

Halloween piñata cake

Halloween 'fright light' lamp shades

Follow our simple guide to making these fantastic fright lights out of white paper light shades. With three different spooky designs, this craft will brighten up your house whilst adding a fright factor for Halloween night

How to make Halloween ghost cake decorations

Halloween worm cupcakes

How to make a Halloween bat mobile

This spooky bat mobile is bound to be a hit with the kids. Who knew you could have such fun with an old coat hanger?

Halloween witch's potions

Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble! Your little witches and wizards will love making these colourful, magical potions in time for Halloween night.

Homemade Halloween spider hat

What better way to top off a spooky Halloween costume than with this easy to make paper spider hat. Not only is this a really fun craft for your kids to get involved in, it takes no time at all and won't break the bank.

How to make Harry the Halloween ghost

Plant pot Halloween spiders

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky... but best of all they're easy to make. Follow these simple steps to make your own spider pot decorations

Free pumpkin carving patterns

Welcome trick-or-treaters with a spooky Jack O'Lantern. We've got some wicked Halloween pumpkin carving patterns for you to print out, like a wicked witch and a one-eyed monster.