Where to Watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and More Family Friendly Halloween Specials in 2024

As a lifelong lover of animated shows and someone who has spent countless Halloweens curled up on the couch with my favorite characters, I must say that this lineup is nothing short of spooktacular!


Celebrating Halloween involves costumes, sweets, and trick-or-treating, but let’s not forget about another cherished custom that brings the eerie atmosphere alive: Halloween specials. From Linus waiting in a pumpkin patch to spot the Great Pumpkin on Halloween night, as seen in the 1966 classic It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, to Casper the Friendly Ghost imparting haunting lessons at Casper’s Scare School, here’s a guide on how to watch Halloween specials suitable for kids and specters of all ages – even those on a budget.

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The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown: A Guide to Streaming the Peanuts Halloween Special

Halloween essentials like costumes, sweets, and that iconic atmosphere – they all shout Halloween! Spend this special occasion with the Peanuts crew as Charlie Brown gears up for a party, Snoopy chases after the Red Baron, and Linus keeps watch for a magical pumpkin patch moment.

You can watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on Apple TV+.

Casper’s Scare School: The Movie — A Halloween Special

In order to avoid being banished to the valley of eternal shadows, Casper needs to graduate from his spooky school first. He embarks on numerous adventures with his fellow students. Due to an overly friendly interaction with a boy named Jimmy, Kibosh, the Underworld’s ruler, sends Casper to Scare School run by the two-headed headmasters Alder and Dash. Here, he makes friends with Ra, a mummy dealing with unraveling problems, and Mantha, a zombie girl who has trouble staying together. When Casper uncovers a plot by the two-headed headmaster to use a potion to turn Kibosh into stone and seize power over both the Underworld and Deedstown, he and his new pals must thwart their wicked plan.

In the spirit of Halloween, Mickey Mouse and his companions embark on a trick-or-treating adventure when Donald Duck spots an eerie mansion he’s never encountered before. Convinced that the scariest house holds the best goodies, he persuades his pals to join him in a potentially frightening visit. However, they soon learn that the owner of the house is none other than Witch Hazel, who not only lacks treats but also casts a spell on them! This stop motion-animated Halloween special, titled “Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats,” showcases the excitement of Halloween while emphasizing the importance of friendship.

In “Garfield’s Halloween Adventure,” our spirited cat Garfield and his pal Odie, disguised as pirates, aim to loot a village for candy-filled bags. However, their plan goes awry when they end up shipwrecked. They later stumble upon a spooky mansion occupied by undead pirates who’ve come back from the grave seeking treasure. “This Is The Night” and “Scaredy Cat” are sung by Lou Rawls in this adventure.

At Camp Kamp Koral during a reunion, SpongeBob and his friends – Patrick, Sandy, Pearl, and Harvey – find themselves being followed by an enigmatic figure lurking in the darkness as campers start vanishing mysteriously in this 45-minute Halloween special episode of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Catch the spooky adventure in Kreepaway Kamp on Paramount+.

Arthur: Hic or Treat

D.W. develops a persistent bout of hiccups, making her day-to-day life a little tricky. Fortunately, her Halloween costume as ‘Hiccup Girl’ is ready to go! Will she be hiccup-free in the future or will Arthur and his pals manage to spook them away?

Scared Shrekless: The Shrek Halloween Special

On Halloween, it’s clear that Shrek (portrayed by Mike Myers) cherishes this holiday the most. He proposes a dare to his friends: they must endure spending the night within Lord Farquaad’s abandoned castle. The one who manages to avoid being scared “Shrekless” is the winner.

Halloween Is Grinch Night

I’m here again, the mischievous Grinch, ready to disrupt Halloween in the delightful 1977 TV special, reminiscent of Dr. Seuss’ tale “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!” When a storm brews over Whoville, you can bet your candy corn I’m up to no good.

Why not take a peek at “Halloween is Grinch Night” for free on YouTube? It’s spooky fun!

Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!

This Halloween, a foe seeks retribution against Mystery Inc. They’ll join forces with their longtime adversary to unravel a chilling mystery. The voices behind Scooby-Doo (Frank Welker), Daphne (Grey DeLisle), Shaggy (Matthew Lillard), Velma (Kate Micucci), Coco Diablo (Myrna Velasco), and Trevor Glume (Anthony Carrigan) bring this spooky tale to life.

Catch the thrilling adventure titled “Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!” on Max.

Curious George: A Spooktacular Halloween Bash

Intriguing events in the nation spark the interest of everyone’s favorite inquisitive monkey, George, to delve into the Legend of No Noggin – a spooky scarecrow known for its hat-kicking prowess – for this extended Halloween tale.

Don’t miss out on watching Curious George’s Spooktacular Halloween on the official YouTube channel.

Toy Story of Terror!

The Toy Story crew embarks on an enthralling journey, but things take a twist when they unintentionally stop at a roadside inn. Trouble ensues as Mr. Potato Head mysteriously vanishes, leaving his pals in a humorous predicament – they’re trying to solve the puzzle and avoid the same fate.

In a spooktacular Halloween ride, the Cat in the Hat leads Nick and Sally through a thrilling journey packed with chills, giggles, melodies, and joy from every direction. This hair-raising escapade plunges them into the Ooky-ma-kooky Closet where they stumble upon the most outstanding Halloween costumes imaginable.

Bluey Halloween Episodes

Enjoy a Spooktacular Halloween from the Heelers! Join the fun as you watch the Heeler family’s Halloween celebration in their special video, now live on our official YouTube channel.

The Simpsons Halloween Short: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

In 2024, Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) joins forces with some of Disney+’s most notorious villains for a special Halloween tale in “The Simpsons: The Most Marvelous Season” of the Year. This short is brimming with music, mischief, and madness that will leave you breathless – it’s too entertaining to pass up! Don’t forget to catch it on Disney+!

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2024-10-27 23:40