This list contains the best Halloween movies and shorts kids will enjoy based on my children’s preferences and what they watch. All of these choices are not spooky scary.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Halloween time! That’s the saying right? All jokes aside I do enjoy the Halloween season. There’s not a lot of pressure that you can have with the holiday season and you get to watch some of the best Halloween movies and shorts. I made a list of movies and shorts that my kids love to watch that aren’t too scary.
Almost all of these choices are available to stream or you can simply click the title link and you can grab yourself a copy of the movie or short.
You might be wondering what a short is and I consider anything under 1 hour a short. It’s something you can watch pretty quickly on a night when you don’t have enough time to watch a whole movie. Lastly, I added the times for each short to help you choose one to watch.
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Top 5 Halloween Movies for Kids (Not Too Scary)
- Hocus Pocus– This movie is on a constant loop in my house. It’s Vivian’s (age 4) favorite movie right now. Hocus Pocus follows the Sanderson Sisters as they are brought back to life by Max. Max and his friends try to stop the witches. Stream it on Disney+.
2. Coco- This movie is one of the best Halloween movies for kids because it teaches children about the Day of the Dead and it’s a beautifully told story. Coco tells the story of Miguel who travels to the land of the dead and must find his way back to the living. Stream it on Disney+.
3. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial– This movie is a classic every child should see. E.T. tells the story of Elliot who finds an alien in his backyard. They become friends but when other people find out Elliot must help E.T. find his home. Stream it on Prime.
4. Halloweentown– If you are a mom who watched Disney Channel as a child you know Halloweentown is one of the BEST Halloween movies for kids. The movie follows Marnie as she discovers she is a witch. She travels to Halloweentown with her siblings and they find they need to save their family and the town from evil forces. Stream it on Disney+.
5. Hotel Transylvania Movies– These movies are filled with slap-happy humor and family fun. You’ll find yourself enjoying this movie! Each movie adds another layer to the question of what makes a family special. Stream on Netflix or Amazon Prime.
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Top 5 Halloween Shorts for Kids (Not Too Scary)
- It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown– This 25-minute-long TV movie is perfect for young children! The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween while Linus waits for the Great Pumpkin. Stream it on Apple+.
2. Toy Story of Terror– This 22-minute-long TV movie is packed with action and spooky adventure. Woody and his friends are held up at a roadside motel when they start to disappear. Probably not suitable for younger children. Stream it on Disney+.
3. Super Monsters Save Halloween– This 24-minute episode of Super Monsters is a spooky fun episode. The Super Monsters use their powers to help their neighbors get in the Halloween mood. Stream it on Netflix.
4. Spookley the Square Pumpkin– This one is a classic in our household! It is 45 minutes long and tells the story of Spookley, a square pumpkin competing to be the best pumpkin. This TV movie demonstrates how being unique is a good thing! Stream it on Disney+.
5. Trick or Treat Cartoon Short – This cartoon short is 8 minutes long and features Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey, and Louie. When his nephews come to his house, Donald plays a trick on them. A witch sees and decides to help the boys and play some tricks on Donald. It’s short and sweet. It’s perfect for a before-bed show. Stream it on Disney+.
Final Thoughts on Halloween Movies and Shorts
There’s nothing better than cozy weather and watching a great Halloween movie or shorts on the couch with your kids. We love popping some popcorn and giving in to the not-so-spooky vibes. All of these movies and shorts are ones my kids have enjoyed and I’m sure yours will too. I hope you have a great Halloween season watching these shows.
If you have any Halloween movies or shorts that your kids enjoy, let me know in the comments below. You can also tell me if you love some of the choices I made. I love hearing from all of you!
Lastly, if you have a chance don’t forget to share these to your socials. I appreciate every share! Have a great Halloween!
Thanks for reading,
Kel
Thanks for the list! The Hotel Transylvania movies are on repeat at our house year round.
They are so good! Have you watched the newest one? We really enjoyed that one.
Great post!
Thanks!!
I think I watched Halloween town before but I’m not sure, looks like I forgot all the scenes.😁
ET!!!! I haven’t watched that one in years!
Oh I know! We watched it as a family and I couldn’t believe how different it is than I remember. Such a classic movie!
Even though I don’t celebrate Halloween, I can appreciate a good Halloween movie night with the family. Thanks for sharing these great Halloween classics 👌
I love Halloween and many on this list brought back memories. Thanks for sharing.
Same! Halloween is such a good time.
Great selection. Coco and Toy Story of Terror are so good.