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Hi, I’m Juhh!
If Halloween gives you butterflies of excitement and you wait all year to bring out your pumpkins, haunted decor, and cozy fall vibes, you’re not alone. Whether you’re here to stir up spooky fun, make the most of crisp autumn days, or just soak in the aesthetic, this Halloween Bucket List is your go-to guide. I packed it with 100 enchanting, eerie, and totally Instagram-worthy things to do this season!
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Cozy Fall Vibes + Spooky Decor
1. Carve a classic jack-o’-lantern
There’s nothing like scooping out pumpkin guts and carving out a grinning face to light up your porch.
2. Decorate your home with vintage Halloween finds
Raid thrift stores or your grandma’s attic for old-school spooky decorations that bring on the nostalgia.
3. Burn a pumpkin spice candle every night
Set the autumn mood and let your space smell like the ultimate fall dream.
4. DIY a spooky front porch display
From cobwebs to creepy skeletons, give your front door the haunted house treatment.
5. Hang witch hats from the ceiling
They float like magic and make for the cutest minimalist Halloween decor.
6. Display a tiered tray with mini pumpkins
Whether it’s in the kitchen or on a coffee bar, tiny pumpkins bring cozy charm.
7. Swap out your throw pillows for Halloween ones
Look for bat prints, haunted houses, or subtle black-and-orange plaid.
8. Create a simmer pot with cinnamon and cloves
Fill your home with comforting scents that scream fall without saying a word.
9. Light up your windows with flickering candles
Go for battery-operated ones for safety, and set that spooky-glam tone.
10. Paint faux pumpkins in your favorite color palette
Who says Halloween can’t be pastel or glam?
11. Host a Halloween-themed movie night
Bring on the popcorn, blankets, and Hocus Pocus!
12. Add spooky touches to your bathroom
Think Halloween hand towels, soap dispensers, or a black shower curtain.
13. Build a spooky fireplace mantel
Use garlands, candles, potion bottles, and mini skeletons for dramatic flair.
14. Make a bat wall
Cut out paper bats and let them fly across your living room.
15. Craft a Halloween wreath
Use twigs, ribbon, and plastic critters to create a bewitching front door look.
16. Turn your bedroom into a haunted hideout
Add fairy lights, moody candles, and plush throw blankets for a seasonal sanctuary.
17. Create a themed Halloween centerpiece
Fill a tray with candles, skulls, and dark florals for an eerie dining table vibe.
18. Display potion bottles with fun labels
Fill them with colored water and add cute spooky labels like “Witch Tears.”
19. Change your phone background to Halloween art
Give yourself a little seasonal joy every time you unlock your screen.
20. Hang string lights shaped like ghosts or pumpkins
Twinkly and fun, these are an instant mood booster.
21. Use black taper candles in gothic holders
The more dramatic, the better.
22. Hang a Halloween countdown calendar
Get excited for October 31st with a spooky daily tradition.
23. Set up a spooky reading nook
Pile up the books, throw on a knit blanket, and light a candle.
24. Decorate your staircase with leaves and pumpkins
Give your home that full autumn enchantment from floor to ceiling.
25. Fill a bowl with Halloween candy early
Just try not to eat it all before the big day!
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