Fun Halloween Activities That Are Not Scary

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Vote up your favorite Halloween activities that are scare-free.

While ghosts, ghouls, witches, and warlocks come out of hiding at haunted houses and in horror movies, there are tons of non scary Halloween events the whole family can enjoy. From attending local festivals to creating your own Halloween fun at home, these Halloween activities for kids will create lasting memories instead of nightmares.

What fun Halloween activities will you find on this list? Picking a pumpkin has to be near the top. It's on the list of Halloween activities for toddlers, because kids of all ages will have fun choosing their perfect pumpkin at a local patch. Once you pick your pumpkins, you can enjoy other non-scary Halloween activities for families including carving or painting the pumpkin and baking pumpkin seeds.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Disney World tradition, and everyone loves watching It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Screenings of movies like Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus are fun, festive indoor Halloween events that won't leave you spooked. The Disneyland parties on the West Coast are also a great option for Halloween events for kids. Making Halloween crafts and touring neighborhood decoration displays are also fun Halloween activities.

Do you have a favorite non-scary Halloween activity? Vote the best options up to the top of this list.


  • Go to a Fall Fest
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    38 votes

    Go to a Fall Fest

    Whether you're celebrating pumpkins, apples, or a good fall beer, there are plenty of non-spooky events to explore this time of year.

  • Make Halloween Treats
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    37 votes

    Make Halloween Treats

    If you want something more thematic than pumpkin bread, look no further than these spooky treats that are perfect for the Halloween season.

  • Pick a Pumpkin
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    37 votes

    Pick a Pumpkin

    It's the perfect fall activity. And after you bring them home, you can either carve them into amazing Jack-O-Lanterns, or turn them into a yummy, pumpkin treat.

  • Read a Not-So-Scary Halloween Book
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    32 votes

    Read a Not-So-Scary Halloween Book

  • Paint a Pumpkin
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    31 votes

    Paint a Pumpkin

    If you want to skip the mess of carving a pumpkin, you can still turn it into a work of art with some paint! Here are some of our favorite carve-free ways to decorate a pumpkin.

  • Carve a Pumpkin
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    39 votes

    Carve a Pumpkin

    Follow these tips to make your Jack-O-Lanterns the talk of the town!