How to Have an Autism-Friendly Halloween
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the deviations from normalcy…
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How to Have an Autism-Friendly Halloween
For many families, Halloween is a holiday to unwind and have fun. But for children on the autism spectrum who rely on predictability to maintain a sense of order, the…
10 Delaware Valley Halloween Events
The Delaware Valley is already getting ready for Halloween, with storytimes, parades, costume contests and more events happening all week. Here are 10 highlights: Haddyween Through October 31 200 Kings…
5 Helpful Halloween Books for Kids
“Go Away, Big Green Monster!” by Ed Emberley This classic interactive book has been helping children come to terms with their bedtime fears for more than 25 years. The storyline…
Tales of Chills and Thrills
One of my favorite parts of fall is Halloween and everything connected with the holiday. Reading Halloween stories by myself or for storytime is always fun. Explore some of my favorites on these pages. You can check them out at…
No Tricks, Just Treats
Halloween candy by the bagful abounds on supermarket shelves at this time of year. While kids love the abundance of sweets, parents concerned about their kids’ candy intake…
Kid-Friendly Events This Weekend: Oct. 8-10
It's still early October, but that doesn't mean it's too early to start celebrating Halloween. This weekend, there are plenty of local Halloween events for the whole family, that range from…
Tame the Halloween Horrors
For some children, Halloween is a time to overindulge in candy, take on a new identity for a day and witness spooky decorations transforming houses into macabre homes. However, the holiday can be an anxiety-inducing time for others. Ghosts, spiders,…
Halloween Parades & Events
Find 2019 Halloween parades and festivals in Philly, the Main Line, South Jersey and Delaware.
South Jersey Halloween Parades & Events
Halloween happenings in South Jersey.
Should Halloween Always Be on a Saturday?
An online petition suggests creating National Trick or Treat Day on the last Saturday of October.
Are teens too old to trick-or-treat on Halloween?
Teenagers occupy a strange in-between world. No longer children, not yet adults, they are quick to abandon “childish” things and almost as quick to regret that they have done so. It is during the teen years that many of us…
Weekend Planner: October 28, 2016
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 28-30, 2016.
Healthier Treats for Trick-or-Treaters
Want to hand out candy this Halloween but worried about food allergies, added sugar and organic choices? Check out this roundup of choices that are better for kids and the environment.
Light Up the Night for Safe Trick-or-Treating
Make trick-or-treating safer with these products that light the way for kids from toddlers to teens.
4 Tips for a Happy Halloween with Autism
Learn how to make Halloween more comfortable for your child with autism with these tips from FirstPath Autism.
Weekend Planner: October 30, 2015
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 30 - Nov. 1, 2015.
Weekend Planner: October 31, 2014
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2014.
Last-Minute No-Carve Halloween Pumpkin
How to make a last-minute, no-carve, rat-infested Halloween pumpkin
Weekend Planner: October 24, 2014
Family-fun events and activities in Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware for Oct. 24-Oct. 26, 2014.
"Bubble," Toil & Trouble
MK's editor previews the October issue, with stories on the benefits of failure, education and Halloween fun