Top Halloween TV Shows / Episodes for Kids

Make this Halloween special by snuggling up and watching some Halloween tv shows with new friends and old friends in these spooky season Halloween night specials that can be played all month long!  If your children are younger, these animated series are perfect for kids who cannot sit through an entire Halloween movies.

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Top Halloween TV Shows / Episodes for Kids

Halloween-themed TV show episodes for kids can be a fun way to celebrate the holiday without getting too spooky or scary. From PBS Kids, to Cartoon Network or Netflix specials, these shorts and full episodes are all things entertainment Halloween kid style! Here are some Halloween show episodes that are suitable for children:

Preschool Age Halloween TV Shows (Ages 2-5)

1. "Peppa Pig: Pumpkin Party" - Peppa and her friends celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costumes, carving pumpkins, and going trick-or-treating.

2. "Paw Patrol: Pups and the Ghost Pirate" - The Paw Patrol pups encounter a spooky ghost pirate ship while on a Halloween adventure to find hidden treasure.

3. "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Treat" - Mickey and his friends go trick-or-treating in this Halloween-themed episode filled with fun and surprises.

4. "Bubble Guppies: Haunted House Party!" - Join the Bubble Guppies as they explore a haunted house and learn that things aren't always as scary as they seem.

5. "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: The Neighborhood Halloween Parade" - Daniel Tiger and his friends dress up in costumes and participate in a Halloween parade filled with music and fun.  Look for your favorite characters and talk about your favorite costume after watching. 

6. "Blue's Clues & You: Spooky Costume Party with Blue" - Josh and Blue host a spooky costume party with their friends, featuring Halloween-themed games and activities.

7. "Thomas & Friends: Halloween" - Thomas and his friends celebrate Halloween by delivering spooky decorations and encountering friendly ghosts on the Island of Sodor.

8. "Super Why!: The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Halloween" - The Super Readers help a friendly ghost overcome his fear of Halloween and join in the holiday fun.

9. "Doc McStuffins: Boo-Hoo to You!" - Doc McStuffins and her toy friends encounter a ghost named Kiko who needs their help to overcome his fear of Halloween.

10. "Octonauts: The Octonauts and the Vampire Squid" - Join the Octonauts as they encounter a mysterious vampire squid while exploring the deep sea on Halloween night.

11. "Arthur: Arthur and the Haunted Tree House" - Arthur and his friends encounter spooky surprises when they go trick-or-treating at a haunted treehouse.

12. "Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest" - Join Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat as they embark on a Halloween adventure involving a mysterious scarecrow and a haunted house

13. "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Katerina's Costume" - Daniel Tiger and his friends celebrate Halloween by dressing up in costumes and going trick-or-treating around the neighborhood.

14. "Dinosaur Train: Spooky Tree" - Buddy and his family visit a spooky tree and learn about nocturnal animals on a Halloween-themed adventure.

15. "Peg + Cat: The Parade Problem" - Peg and Cat must use their math skills to solve problems and save the Halloween parade when it encounters unexpected obstacles.

16. "Wild Kratts: Creepy Creatures!" - The Kratt brothers encounter creepy creatures like bats, spiders, and snakes as they explore the science of Halloween.

17. "Nature Cat: Runaway Pumpkin" - Nature Cat and his friends embark on a quest to find Hal's runaway pumpkin before the Halloween party begins.

18. "Super Why!: The Ghost Who Was Afraid of Halloween" - The Super Readers help a friendly ghost overcome his fear of Halloween and join in the holiday fun.

19. "Splash and Bubbles: The Kelp Needs Help" - Splash, Bubbles, and their friends discover a spooky kelp forest and learn about the importance of marine conservation.

20. "Molly of Denali: Haunted Lake" - Molly and her friends investigate a spooky legend about a haunted lake in Alaska and discover the truth behind the mysterious sightings.

21. "Clifford the Big Red Dog" series is titled "Boo!" It's Season 2, Episode 25 of the show. In this episode, Clifford and his friends celebrate Halloween in Birdwell Island. They dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, and participate in various Halloween activities. However, things get a little spooky when they encounter mysterious sounds and shadows. With Clifford's bravery and the help of his friends, they discover that there's nothing to be afraid of and have a fun and festive Halloween together.

Early Elementary Halloween TV Episodes (Ages 6-8)

1. "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: A Gaggle of Galloping Ghosts" - Scooby-Doo and the gang investigate a haunted racetrack in this classic Halloween-themed episode.

2. "Arthur: The Fright Stuff" - Arthur and his friends tell spooky stories at a sleepover, but things get a little too scary when they start hearing strange noises.

3. "The Magic School Bus: In the Haunted House" - Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a spooky field trip to a haunted house, where they learn about the science of fear.

4. "The Berenstain Bears: Trick or Treat" - The Bear family goes trick-or-treating in Bear Country and learns valuable lessons about sharing and friendship along the way.

5. "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Luna Eclipsed" - Princess Luna visits Ponyville on Nightmare Night (the pony equivalent of Halloween) and learns about the holiday traditions.

6. "Rugrats: Curse of the Werewuff" - The Rugrats imagine themselves as characters in a spooky Halloween story involving werewolves, vampires, and other monsters.

7. "The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror" - This annual tradition features three Halloween-themed segments filled with parodies of horror movies and pop culture references.

8. "Fairly OddParents: Scary GodParents" - Timmy Turner wishes for the spookiest Halloween ever, but soon realizes that too much scare isn't fun for anyone.

9. "The Powerpuff Girls: Boogie Frights" - The Powerpuff Girls encounter a disco-loving ghost who's haunting Townsville on Halloween night.

10. "Adventure Time: The Creeps" - Finn and Jake attend a mysterious masquerade dinner party hosted by a ghost in this spooky Halloween episode.

11. "Shrek: Scared Shrekless" - This Halloween special features Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and the rest of the gang as they tell spooky stories in the swamp to see who can scare the others the most.

12. "Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space" - In this Halloween special, Susan, B.O.B., Dr. Cockroach, and the Missing Link battle mutant pumpkins from outer space that threaten to take over the world.

13. "Madagascar: A Little Wild - A Fang-Tastic Halloween" - This Halloween-themed episode of the "Madagascar: A Little Wild" series follows the adventures of young Alex, Marty, Gloria, and Melman as they celebrate Halloween in the Central Park Zoo.

14. "DreamWorks Spooky Stories" - While not necessarily titled as Halloween episodes, this collection of animated shorts features characters from DreamWorks Animation films in spooky and comedic situations, perfect for Halloween viewing.

15. "DreamWorks Holiday Classics" - This collection includes various holiday-themed specials, including Halloween-themed shorts featuring characters like Shrek and Donkey.

Upper Elementary Age Halloween Episodes (Ages 9-11)

1. "Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask" - Based on the popular book, this episode follows Carly Beth as she discovers a haunted mask that begins to change her personality.

2. "Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Twisted Claw" - The Midnight Society tells the story of a mysterious claw that grants wishes but comes with a terrifying price.

3. "Gravity Falls: Summerween" - Dipper and Mabel celebrate Summerween (Gravity Falls' version of Halloween) by trick-or-treating and encountering a spooky trickster.

4. "The Haunting Hour: Brush with Madness" - Two brothers discover an old paintbrush with the power to bring their drawings to life, leading to terrifying consequences.

5. "The Secret World of Alex Mack: Nightmare in Paradise Valley" - Alex's Halloween plans are derailed when she and her friends become trapped in a spooky haunted house.

6. "Are You Afraid of the Dark?: The Tale of the Ghastly Grinner" - The Midnight Society tells the story of a comic book villain who comes to life and terrorizes a small town.

7. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Halloween" - Buffy and her friends encounter supernatural chaos when their Halloween costumes magically transform them into their character personas.

8. "The X-Files: Home" - Mulder and Scully investigate a small town where the residents are harboring a horrifying secret that dates back generations.

9. "Courage the Cowardly Dog: King Ramses' Curse" - Courage must confront a ghostly Egyptian pharaoh who demands the return of his stolen treasure.

10. "Supernatural: Monster Movie" - Sam and Dean investigate a series of murders in a town where classic horror movie monsters are coming to life.

11. "The Powerpuff Girls: Boogie Frights" - The Powerpuff Girls encounter a disco-loving ghost who's haunting Townsville on Halloween night.

12. "Ed, Edd n Eddy's Boo Haw Haw" - The trio of Eds embark on a quest to find the legendary "Spooky Spook House" rumored to give out the best candy on Halloween.

13. "Courage the Cowardly Dog: King Ramses' Curse" - Courage must confront a ghostly Egyptian pharaoh who demands the return of his stolen treasure.

14. "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends: Nightmare on Wilson Way" - Mac and Bloo throw a Halloween party at Foster's, but things take a spooky turn when a mysterious guest arrives.

15. "Teen Titans Go!: Halloween" - The Teen Titans celebrate Halloween by swapping candy, telling scary stories, and battling monsters in this holiday-themed episode.

16. "Regular Show: Terror Tales of the Park" (Various Seasons) - This anthology series features Halloween-themed episodes with spooky stories told by the characters of the park.

17. "The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy: Billy & Mandy's Jacked-Up Halloween" - Billy, Mandy, and Grim encounter various Halloween horrors, including Dracula, a werewolf, and a witch, in this special episode.

18. "Adventure Time: The Creeps" - Finn and Jake attend a mysterious masquerade dinner party hosted by a ghost in this spooky Halloween episode.

19. "Steven Universe: Say Uncle" - In this crossover episode with Uncle Grandpa, Steven and the Crystal Gems deal with the chaos caused by Uncle Grandpa's unpredictable magic.

20. "Codename: Kids Next Door: Operation: T.R.I.C.K.Y." - The Kids Next Door must stop an evil villain from ruining Halloween by unleashing a devious plot to steal all the candy in the world.

Feel free to mix and match these episodes to create a Halloween TV marathon suitable for each age group!

We love Halloween so much and catching new episodes for some of our favorite shows. These episodes are generally lighthearted and suitable for children, but it's always a good idea for parents or guardians to review the content and ensure it's appropriate for their child's age and sensitivities. What are your kids being this year for Halloween? We are in the process of planning Halloween costumes over here! Happy Halloween!