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  • A square image completely filled with smiling jack o lanterns, each one has a slightly different expression, and they are all orange with a yellow light coming from them and and a greenish brown stem at the top.

    Get 13 Jack o Lantern Coloring Pages – Free Halloween Printables

    As the temperatures begin to drop in October, it’s the perfect time to start gathering indoor activities for the kids. Make sure to add these jack o lantern coloring pages to your list! These jack o lantern coloring sheets are part of our collection of free printables. We have been sharing lots of printables this…

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    Free Printable Halloween Crossword Puzzle – Answer Key Included

    Looking for a way to celebrate spooky season? Try solving this free printable Halloween crossword puzzle! There are two versions of this free crossword puzzle. The easier version comes with a word bank, and a harder version doesn’t have one. This Halloween crossword printable has 22 words in it. Solve the clues, and write the answers…

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  • Vampire cranberry cocktail with licorice spider garnish

    Spider Cocktail for Halloween with a Licorice Spider Drink Garnish

    This spider cocktail is perfect for your next adult Halloween party. It has a licorice spider garnish that is equally spooky and tasty! Using creative Halloween cocktail garnishes on holidays drinks is a great way to set the mood, and this spider cocktail for Halloween is no exception. Since spiders are a symbol of Halloween,…

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  • A DIY mummy door decoration made from poster board, streamers and Scotch tape.

    Mummy Door Decoration – DIY Halloween Door Ideas

    The kids will love this mummy door decoration. This project is one of my favorite DIY Halloween decorations because it’s easy to put together, and perfectly spooky for a Halloween party. Mummies can be found everywhere during this time of year. From DIY Halloween costumes to spooky recipes, fun craft projects, and most importantly, in mummy themed…

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  • Three pumpkins with classic jack o lantern faces carved into them.

    Pumpkin Carving Ideas – Jack O Lantern Faces, Creative Designs & More…

    Looking for a fun DIY project to do this Halloween? Try making one of these pumpkin carving ideas! They are creative and cute. There are pumpkin carving designs for various skill levels listed below. Maybe you want a scary jack o lantern, a ghost pumpkin carving or even a Jack Skellington pumpkin carving – not matter your…

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  • Beetlejuice snake DIY project

    Beetlejuice Snake Porch Decor DIY – Halloween Scary Snake Basket

    Fans of Tim Burton will love this DIY Beetlejuice snake porch decor. The Halloween scary snake basket is sure to bring screams of fright and delight to your costume-wearing trick or treaters when they get to your front door on October 31. This porch decor project was inspired by the 1988 movie “Beetlejuice.” My version…

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  • Leaves, cup of coffee and plaid shirt with words Hello October.

    October National Days – Get a List of the Special Days in October

    Even though October is known for Halloween, it isn’t the only important day to celebrate! There are over 250 October national days to celebrate this month. This list of special days in October features not only national days, but international days in October too. They are dedicated to foods and drinks, animals, activities, awareness campaigns…

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  • Word search puzzle and orange pencil with words Hello Autumn.

    October Word Search Printable – National Days Word Find Puzzle

    Halloween isn’t the day worth celebrating this month! There are over 200 national days in October, and we’ve featured 21 of them in this free October word search printable. It’s the latest addition to our collection of free printables! The October national days are hidden in this word find puzzle in all directions, including diagonally. …

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    October Food Holidays – List of National Food Holidays This Month

     This list of October food holidays gives us so many recipes to share. From National Homemade Cookies Day on October 1 to National Caramel Apple Day on October 31, every day of the month has at least one food or drink associated with it. This makes the month very easy to honor with food.  National…

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  • A collage of six October national months and October awareness months including a pile of fish and shellfish for National Seafood Month, an assortment of dental hygiene supplies for National Dental Hygiene Month, a pink stethoscope and ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a pile of stamps for National Stamp Collecting Month, a pride flag for LGBTQ History Month, and a DSLR camera set up for Photographer Appreciation Month.

    October Awareness Months & National Months October Celebrates

    You may have heard of the national days of October, but did you know that there are also October awareness months and nationally recognized October monthly observances? Just like the national days of the year, these monthly observances cover a wide range of topics. From health awareness months to national food months, there are so many occasions…

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  • Two DIY paper pumpkins displayed on a mahogany wood table beside an angel figure.

    DIY Paper Pumpkin Craft – 30 Minute Easy Craft for Fall

    This paper pumpkin craft is easy to make and only requires a few supplies. Plus, it takes less than 30 minutes to make! If you want to display a pumpkin this fall, but don’t want the mess of carving a real pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern, then this project is for you. These paper strip pumpkins are…

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  • Autumn hurricane vase popcorn table decoration

    Hurricane Popcorn Table Decoration – Fall DIY Project

    Looking for a fast and easy decoration for your tabletop for fall? Try making this easy hurricane lamp popcorn table decoration! This pretty vignette is made from supplies you may have on hand or can find outside. It looks wonderful on the dining room table. These fall hurricane candle holders are a great addition to…

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  • A free printable matching game that has half of the squares turned over, and the other half face down, with a reddish brown rectangle across the matching game that says printable fall memory game in white bubble letters on it, with smaller white text underneath that says get the free fall printable on alwaystheholidays.com

    Free Printable Fall Matching Game – Fun Memory Game for Kids

    Looking for a fun, screen-free activity to do this autumn? Get this free printable fall matching game! There are 20 pairs of matching images in this memory game. The pictures feature seasonal foods, animals, activities and decor. For more free printables this season, be sure to get these additional printables for fall: word search, word scramble,…

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  • Three free fall word search printables fanned out across an orange background.

    Easy Fall Word Search Printable – Free Word Find with Answers

    Autumn is here which means it’s time for Halloween, Thanksgiving and our free fall word search printable! It’s the perfect indoor activity to do when you’re not outside carving pumpkins and trick-or-treating. This is word find puzzle is the latest addition to our collection of free printables. It’s great for older kids, teen and adults. You…

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  • Salted Pumpkin Fudge

    Salted Pumpkin Fudge – Vegan and Paleo Treat

    This delicious salted pumpkin fudge is perfect for fall! It’s my alternative to a normal high sugar fudge recipe. It’s a great option to bring to a Halloween party or Thanksgiving gathering because the salted pumpkin fudge recipe is gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free and Paleo.  This recipe is a crowd pleaser and will give your…

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  • These peanut butter chocolate truffles have a lovely coating of chocolate with some autumn leaf sprinkles. I love the texture that flax seeds and chia seeds add to the mixture.

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles Welcome Autumn in Style

    These delicious peanut butter chocolate truffles are a no-bake sweet treat that will welcome in fall in a scrumptious way. This fall truffles recipe would be a great to serve at a Halloween party or a Thanksgiving gathering. Keep reading to learn how to make these easy chocolate peanut butter truffles. Ingredients for these fall…

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  • DIY wine cork pumpkins

    Wine Cork Pumpkin – DIY Pumpkin Made from Wine Corks

    This wine cork pumpkin is an easy DIY project that comes together in a few hours. It’s perfect for not only fall, but Thanksgiving and Halloween too! This pumpkin craft is a great way to add pumpkins to your decor if you don’t want the mess of a carved pumpkin. It also puts leftover wine…

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  • These banana pumpkin pancakes will welcome in fall in a very tasty way. Great to serve for Thanksgiving breakfast!

    Banana Pumpkin Pancakes – A Taste of Fall

    Looking for the perfect fall breakfast? Try making these banana pumpkin pancakes. They are super tasty and perfect for the season. Autumn arrives in September and so does pumpkin season! These pancakes are a great way to usher in fall, and can also be made around Thanksgiving, and Halloween too. Let’s embrace the pumpkin flavor…

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  • A square collage of 12 free coloring sheets for fall with an orange leaf silhouette in the center of them, with the words fall coloring pages on top of the leaf.

    20+ Free Printable Fall Coloring Pages for Kids, Teens & Adults

    Looking for a fun activity for your kids this autumn? Give them these 20+ free printable fall coloring pages. The designs you will see featured in these printable coloring pages are fall leaves, pumpkins, apples, cats, foxes, owls and more!  These free coloring sheets for fall are great for all ages. Some have designs with…

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  • Three free autumn printables for fall fanned out over a dark peach background with white text above them that says free fall scavenger hunt.

    Free Printable Fall Scavenger Hunt – Autumn Printable for Kids

    Looking for a fun autumn activity for kids? Try this free printable fall scavenger hunt! It’s great for children of all ages. The free fall printable features 12 items you might see during this time of year. Each of the objects in this scavenger hunt has a picture of the item, with its name underneath. Some…

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  • Fluffy pumpkin muffins with cheesecake topping

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins – Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

    These pumpkin cheesecake muffins have a delicious cream cheese layer that is swirled into a soft and fluffy pumpkin muffin. They are perfect for fall! This pumpkin recipes features a combination of granulated and brown sugar, combined with the flour, pumpkin puree, and spices. The cheesecake layer adds a lovely light and fluffy topping to…

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  • Three caramel apples with different toppings such as oreo crumbles, white chocolate, coconut, milk chocolate and nuts.

    Caramel Apple Toppings – The Best Ways to Decorate Caramel Apples

    Caramel apples (not to be confused with candy apples) are the perfect treat for fall. Try one of these creative caramel apple toppings to take this dessert to the next level! These treats are a special symbol of fall festivities, and I’ve made a list of creative ways to make your caramel apples wow your…

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  • A black background with the words "thank you" written in many different languages to celebrate World Gratitude Day, the words are going in different directions, and are of different color text.

    World Gratitude Day (Sept 21) History & Gratitude Coloring Page

    There are so many events that occur in the autumn which center around gratitude. While Thanksgiving is probably the event that comes to mind first, did you know there’s also a World Gratitude Day? This September national day falls annually on September 21st, and is dedicated to celebrating and sharing gratitude. Keep reading to get…

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  • A white teacup and saucer filled with a homemade chai recipe garnished with one star anise in the cup, and two on the saucer along with two cinnamon sticks, all against a grey background.

    National Chai Day – Celebrate with a Homemade Chai Tea Recipe!

    National Chai Day falls annually on September 21, and celebrates this spiced tea beverage. It’s one of the many tea themed national days during the year. The best way to celebrate this September 21 national day is to enjoy a cup of chai. You can make it yourself with our homemade chai tea recipe at…

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  • A free summer memory game printable with some of the cards flipped face up, and some of the cards flipped face down, with a text overlay in a pink box across the image.

    Free Summer Memory Game Printable – 20 Matching Pairs

    Looking for a fun, screen-free summer activity for the kids? Get this free printable Summer memory game! There are 20 matching pairs of images in this memory game. The pictures feature summer foods, activities and items. This free summer matching game printable is great for younger kids, and could be adapted for older kids if…

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  • Word search puzzle with orange pencil and fall leaves.

    September Word Search Printable – Free National Days Word Find

    Celebrate the national days in September with a free September word search printable. It’s a fun indoor activity for the whole family to do together, now that the cool fall weather is here. This word search puzzle is one of the many free printables on this site. It has 21 national days of September hidden…

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