Halloween Stories for Kids
Sweet spooks, zero nightmares
1 free story, all illustrated
Non-scary Halloween stories for kids: friendly monsters, silly skeletons, first trick-or-treats and cozy October nights. Everything here passes the giggle test - fun over frights, zero nightmares included. Read them free online with their illustrations.
Want your child in the costume parade? Create a personalized Halloween story where they star in their own (gently) spooky adventure. This collection belongs to our personalized holiday stories, next to Christmas and Three Kings Day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these stories actually scary?
No. They are deliberately non-scary: monsters turn out friendly, shadows turn out silly, and the endings are always cozy. Written for ages 2-8.
Can I read them for free?
Yes, every story in this collection is free to read online, page by page.
Can I create a Halloween story starring my child?
Yes - a personalized story puts your child in the costume and in the illustrations, trick-or-treating through their own adventure.
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More stories for every date on the calendar: Christmas, Halloween, birthdays or a new baby.