Common Sense Media editors help you choose Scary (But Not TOO Scary!) Halloween Movies. Just the thing for kids who only want a little spookiness.

October 9, 2025 - Shannon H., a mom of two in Virginia, says,” My kids love the movie Sing, so we were so excited to find this little Halloween short. It’s the perfect amount of spooky—enough for them to laugh and dance along with their favorite characters, but not so scary that I end up with a line of tiny humans in my bed.”

October 20, 2025 - If You Give A Mouse A Pumpkin (Ages 3+) This Halloween-themed episode from the wholesome If You Give A Mouse A Cookie series is a gentle entry into the holiday for toddlers and elementary-aged kids.

October 16, 2025 - If you want halloween movies for kids (from little to big), check out this great big list of 38 non scary halloween movies that kids love!

September 22, 2025 - My family absolutely adores this special film in which stunning hand-drawn animation captures the magic of Irish myth in a moving story about sibling bonding. The narrative is rich with fantasy and magic—plus more than a few spooky scenes that might be too intense for small children, but capture the Halloween spirit nonetheless. ... Funny and refreshingly free of sensational scares, this charming film revolves around a young and surprisingly sweet vampire (i.e., Dracula) who struggles with his identity when he realizes that, well, he just isn’t that scary.

October 15, 2025 - On Halloween, that translates to an adventure with the Man in the Yellow Hat and some other friends to solve the mysterious legend of No Noggin. No need to hide behind the sofa, though; this treat is less Headless Horseman and more horsing around. So, for a fun flick about friendship, teamwork, and candy, this toddler Halloween movie is for your brood.

October 21, 2025 - Do you love Halloween and want some not so spooky Halloween movies for kids? See my top 20 picks of great Halloween movies that the whole family can enjoy!

October 29, 2019 - It's hard to find a kid-friendly Halloween movie! This roundup includes 10 top picks for Halloween movies that are not scary and perfect for toddlers!

July 25, 2023 - The perfect month to have a "spooky-but-not-scary" movie marathon with the family!

September 12, 2025 - FOLLOW US FOR ACTIVITY PICKS, DEALS, AND GIVEAWAYS ... The witchy sisters from Hocus Pocus 2 are back! Photo courtesy of Disney Enterprises, Inc. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

August 28, 2025 - Kiki's Delivery Service is from legendary animation director Hayao Miyazaki—director of My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and other acclaimed films from Japan's Studio Ghibli—so it's never a bad time to throw on one of his films for kids.

These are the movies that deliver ghosts, ghouls, and giggles in equal measure without crossing over into true horror. From cult classics to modern-day animated gems, the titles below strike that perfect tone of weird, whimsical, and just a little bit wicked. Whether it’s the Sanderson sisters casting spells, Jack Skellington trying on Christmas cheer, or a haunted house that’s literally alive, each film captures Halloween’s playful spirit while staying safe for the whole family.

October 4, 2017 - Nothing says Halloween like Night of the Living Dead, The Ring, or...well...Halloween. But what about Halloween movies that your kids can watch? We've rounded up our favorite 13 (get it? 13?) not-so-scary Halloween movies just for kids.

October 4, 2025 - From classics like Hocus Pocus to animated hits like Hotel Transylvania, these not-so-scary movies will keep little ones entertained all season long. This list makes it easy to find age-appropriate picks for toddlers...

This list features horror movies made for kids. Most are spooky, but not too spooky. Just a note: while these aren't generally scary, a few have pretty scary scenes.

September 17, 2025 - By the end of the 1970s, movie audiences had seen every monster imaginable… or so they thought. Behold: murderous fruit! Absurdly silly, this Z-grade cult classic couldn’t scare even the most veggie-phobic toddler, but it’s still tons of ridiculous fun and free of gore – unless you count splatters of ketchup and tomato innards.

October 20, 2025 - But are there any Halloween movies for kids that are spooky but not too scary? You know it! The best Halloween movies for kids can range from sweet to scary and there’s something for every age. ... From cute films for toddlers and little ones, to classics and newer releases for older kids, tweens, and teens.

October 17, 2024 - The sequence of Ichabod being chased by the horseman is a classic of horror filmmaking, and the film’s conclusion squares things up in an “everything is fine” way that should reassure the little ones. Plus, Mr. Toad is a great non-scary palate cleanser. ... Kids will love this playful take on Halloween haunting, and adults will love watching stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy chew the scenery playing three sister witches.