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Halloween is just three days away! 🎃 Whether your crew prefers silly scares or spooky stories, we've got a little something for everyone to get in the spirit. Let the Halloween family fun begin!
Spooky Season Spotlight 🎧
R.L. Stine’s Story Club
From the legendary creator of Goosebumps, enjoy this kid-friendly podcast starring Ariel Winter, packed with strange tales, spooky fun, and laugh-out-loud surprises.
Family-Friendly Halloween Picks
Presented by Icelandic Provisions
After your required viewing of Hocus Pocus, introduce your littles to these other millennial classics for family movie night!
Halloweentown
Streaming on Disney+
When 13-year-old Marnie discovers she's a witch, she follows her grandmother (the icon Debbie Reynolds) to a magical town where Halloween is celebrated year-round.
Casper
Streaming on Disney+
A friendly young ghost befriends the daughter (Christina Ricci) of a paranormal therapist (Bill Pullman) who moves into his haunted mansion.
A Mom & Kid Approved 🎃 Snack
Icelandic Provisions limited-edition batch of Pumpkin Spice Skyr is a deliciously festive snack packed with 15g of protein to keep your kids full longer. Savor the season with a taste of classic pumpkin pie, reimagined the Icelandic way.
Trailer of the Day
Way of the Warrior Kid
PG-13. For older kids, this coming-of-age drama starring Chris Pratt and Jude Hill follows an uncle and his nephew on a summer journey of courage and self-discovery. Streaming November 25 on Apple TV.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
Maison Albar Le Victoria
The Vibe: Nice and easy
The Location: Nice, France
Instaworthy accommodations:
The Riviera looks particularly stunning from Maison Albar Le Victoria’s rooftop, where an infinity pool and panoramic terrace make a persuasive case for staying put. Downstairs, the 132 rooms and suites offer sea or garden views, many with balconies, loggias, or terraces for taking it all in. The beach is a minute’s walk away, while Place Masséna is just five minutes on foot. Browse the hotel’s ground-floor luxury boutiques, unwind in Oria Spa’s indoor pool and hammam, then head to Taulissa for rooftop dining. Between the Mediterranean Sea and Nice’s rooftops, your dinner comes with plenty to marvel at.
Make Storytime Magical 🪄
A little magic goes a long way! From Halloween surprises for the littlest readers to time-traveling adventures for budding bookworms, these enchanting reads are the perfect place to start.
The Magic Halloween Box
by Ms Rachel
Ages 0-3. A great big pumpkin or silly socks? Little readers can lift the flaps to discover what's hiding in Ms. Rachel's magical box in this playful board book, just in time for Halloween.
Magic Tree House
by Mary Pope Osborne
Ages 5-8. Spread magic beyond halloweek with this beloved early chapter book series! Join siblings Jack and Annie as their mysterious tree house whisks them away on extraordinary adventures through history, mythology, and beyond.
Hotel Spotlight
Together with Inside Hotels
The Ned NoMad
The Vibe: Vintage city glamour
The Location: New York, NY
Instaworthy accommodations:
Trade Manhattan’s fast pace for a little 1920s glamour at The Ned NoMad, housed in Broadway’s Johnston Building. Its 167 bedrooms and suites lean into richly patterned rugs, warm lighting, and full-size Cowshed bath products. Choose a Deluxe room for city views and, in most, a freestanding clawfoot tub that invites you to unwind. Downstairs, Cecconi’s serves handmade pasta and Northern Italian dishes, while Little Ned pairs classic cocktails with intimate booth seating. Plus, Madison Square Park, Fifth Avenue, and the Flatiron Building are nearby when you’re ready to swap your quiet corner for the city again.
Coming Soon
🍿 Check out the Roblox trailer for The Cat in a Hat! In theaters November 6.
🐻 A sleepy bear discovers winter in Bear Wakes Up. Hitting shelves November 10.
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