50 Not Scary Halloween Movies and Specials for Kids (Streaming Guide)

Do you like scary movies? I like the scary movies if there’s no possible way it could happen in real life. But if there is a real life theme to it, no way. Yeah, I’m a child of the 1970s, so I still get a little nervous swimming in the ocean. And I think my kids need Halloween movies that aren’t scary.

My 9-year-old isn’t disabled. But at his age, it’s still normal to perseverate on an idea that he’s concerned about. Right now for him, it’s wildfires. It really upset him to see a story on the news, so we stopped putting it on when he’s around. I have a feeling he’d be the same about a scary movie. He’s only 9 so he’s not ready.

Last year we watched a bunch of Halloween specials and the free movies on Disney Plus and Hulu. Here’s a great assortment of movies and shows for kids. All have a Halloween theme but they’re not scary.

Looking for something a little scarier or for grown-ups? Check out the Halloween Movie Bucket List. Something for everyone this season.

There’s even a “Scare Scale” list down below.

• ⭐ = Not scary at all
• ⭐⭐ = Mildly spooky
• ⭐⭐⭐ = A few suspenseful scenes

Preschool (Ages 2-6)

1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
2. Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest
3. Clifford’s Really Big Halloween
4. Mickey’s Halloween Treat
5. Mickey and Friends Trick or Treats
6. SuperKitties Halloween episodes
7. Spidey and His Amazing Friends Halloween episodes
8. Max & Ruby: Happy Halloween
9. Caillou: Happy Halloween
10. Bluey “Ghostbasket”
11. Blue’s Clues Halloween episodes
12. Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Halloween episode
13. Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!
14. Barney Halloween special
15. Little Critter: Happy Halloween
16. LEGO City: Halloween Rescue

Elementary Kids

1. Room on the Broom
2. Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie
3. Toy Story of Terror!
4. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Disney animated short)
5. Scared Shrekless
6. Monsters, Inc.
7. Monsters University
8. Hotel Transylvania
9. Hotel Transylvania 2
10. The Addams Family (2019 animated)
11. Monster Family
12. Under Wraps (Disney)
13. Halloweentown
14. Halloweentown II
15. Muppets Haunted Mansion
16. Casper
17. The Dog Who Saved Halloween
18. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (great October movie)

Older Elementary / Tweens (Just a Little Spooky)

1. Coraline Parent Note: Despite its PG rating, Coraline is widely considered one of the creepiest family movies and may be too intense for younger or sensitive viewers. A lot of parents assume it’s a cute stop-motion movie because of the animation style, then discover it’s much darker than expected.
2. ParaNorman
3. Frankenweenie
4. The Nightmare Before Christmas
5. Coco (not Halloween, but Día de los Muertos)
6. Igor
7. Monster House (borderline)
8. Goosebumps
9. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Halloween TV Specials Worth Watching

1. Garfield’s Halloween Adventure (one of the best ever!)
2. Arthur’s Halloween
3. Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest
4. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Halloween episodes
5. Vampirina Halloween episodes
6. The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror (for older kids)
7. Peanuts Halloween collection
8. Halloween Is Grinch Night

Halloween TV Episodes on Streaming

There are dozens of Halloween episodes that parents forget about:

1. Bluey
2. Daniel Tiger
3. Sesame Street
4. Paw Patrol
5. Bubble Guppies
6. Super Why!
7. Dora the Explorer
8. Peppa Pig
9. Blaze and the Monster Machines
10. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
11. Doc McStuffins
12. Sofia the First
13. PJ Masks
14. Spidey and His Amazing Friends
15. SuperKitties

I’d rate these as ⭐⭐⭐ (noticeably spooky, with suspenseful scenes that could be too much for sensitive kids):

• Coraline ⭐⭐⭐ (arguably even 3.5 stars) – Creepy atmosphere, “Other Mother,” button eyes, dark themes.
• ParaNorman ⭐⭐⭐ – Zombies, ghosts, witches, some emotional intensity.
• Monster House ⭐⭐⭐ – The house itself is frightening, with chase scenes and peril.
• Goosebumps ⭐⭐⭐ – Lots of monsters, jump scares, suspense.
• Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween ⭐⭐⭐ – Slightly lighter than the first, but still plenty of monsters.
• Frankenweenie ⭐⭐⭐ – Gothic style, some creepy creature scenes, although ultimately sweet.
• The Nightmare Before Christmas ⭐⭐⭐ – Not truly scary, but skeletons, monsters, and a dark aesthetic can be unsettling for preschoolers.
• The Addams Family (2019) ⭐⭐⭐ – More spooky humor than horror, but younger children may find some characters unsettling.
• Casper ⭐⭐⭐ – Mostly gentle, but the Ghostly Trio, haunted mansion, and darker themes can be scary for little ones.

I’d put these at ⭐⭐ (mildly spooky but generally fine for most elementary kids):

• Hotel Transylvania
• Hotel Transylvania 2
• Hotel Transylvania 3
• Igor
• Muppets Haunted Mansion
• Halloweentown
• Halloweentown II
• Pooh’s Heffalump Halloween Movie
• Toy Story of Terror! (some tense moments)
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Disney animated short)

Halloween Movies on Disney Plus

Do you have the Disney Plus/Hulu deal? We do and I LOVE IT. For one price, you get Disney Plus, ESPN+ and Hulu. It works out well for all of us. We cut the cable cord several years ago. This option of channels offers a little something for everyone at a reasonable price.

Here it is again– the Halloween Movie Bucket List.

Here is just a snippet of what they offer for kids’ Halloween movies

Whether your idea of the perfect Halloween movie is Hocus Pocus, Halloween, Beetlejuice, or The Nightmare Before Christmas, the best movie marathon is the one you enjoy with the people you love. Don’t worry about finishing every title on the list—think of it as inspiration rather than homework.