BH&G 100 Best Halloween Ideas

From the experts on Halloween comes the best-of-the-best in all things Halloween. In 100 Best Halloween Ideas we feature 100 of our favorite most-pinned projects all in one carefully curated collection. We highlight Halloween decorating both inside and out, sweet and savory foods, easy DIY costumes, and of course, pumpkins to carve, paint, bedazzle, and more. Simple ideas for your home and entertaining are showcased along with more in-depth projects featuring easy instructions and downloadable patterns and artwork. Bold photography and quick tips give readers ideas they can incorporate into their own seasonal decorating.

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BH&G 100 Best Halloween Ideas

SWEET no-eat TREATS

CUTE COSTUMES for pets • Dress up your favorite pet this Halloween with an outfit that’s adorable and comfy, too.

THAT’S A WRAP • Good-bye, pumpkin guts and carving sets. Hello, yarn and hot-glue gun. Wrapping pumpkins and gourds in vibrant yarn gives them a modern spin.

FAMILY flair • Group costumes amp up the fun factor for any Halloween outing. Lifestyle blogger Stephanie Hanna shares easy ideas for creating fanciful family costumes.

FAMILY COSTUME IDEAS • The sky is the limit when it comes to group costume ideas. Find inspiration from a favorite movie, a beloved vacation, or delicious foods.

KOOKY COOKIES • Concoct eerily easy cookie treats using plastic molds, packaged snacks, crunchy fillings, and candy coatings.

GOOD chemistry • Experiment with scientific methods to report positive decorating results.

CAN-DO COSTUMES • Dress your little animals in the most adorable DIY costumes. All are headache-free and pocketbook-friendly with our downloadable patterns and instructions. Just grab some kids’ sweats, add felt and crafts foam, and start creating!

WICKEDLY WONDERFUL TREATS • We’ve got eerie eats perfect for feeding a crowd. Serve them at a Halloween bash, or dish up fun after school, on a weekend, or anytime the mood strikes.

A BOO-TIFUL GRAZING TABLE! • Take your Halloween shindig to the next level with a silly, spooky spread. Catherine McCord, of the family-food brand Weelicious, shares her winning formula.

WHITE with FRIGHT • Scare up chic Halloween home decor with spray paint and crafts store surprises.

HAPPY HALLOWS • Create a classic Halloween fete with handmade decor, a spooktacular cake, and a signature drink.

FRIGHTFUL FAVORS • Delight ghouls and goblins of all ages with cute take-home treats made from our free downloads.

snakes + spiders + rats… OH MY! • Create a creepy vibe at home with sidewalk art, plastic critters, and oversized spiders.

SPOOKY CRAFTS • Trick out your house for Fright Night fun with these cunningly clever decorating ideas.

CAULDRON of SPIRITS • Conjure up these charmed drinks to enchant your guests. They’ll be howling at the moon about the bewitching flavors.

PUMPKINS 8 OF OUR BEST PUMPKIN DECORATING IDEAS • Grab your carving tools, a paintbrush, and some embellishments to craft pumpkins with spooktacular style.

THE PERFECT PUMPKIN

WITCHES night out • Who says Halloween is just for kids and the macabre-minded? Invite your girlfriends to a party that’s light, bright, and lots of fun.

PARTY PLANNING 101 • Take the stress out of party planning with simple steps you can do before, during, and after your event.

knock, knock. boo’s there? • Enter if you dare! Ominous shapes, shadowy colors, and fanciful forms make fiercely fun first impressions.

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