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20 Best Halloween Cartoons of All Time to Watch with Your Kids in 2023
No nightmares here, just giggles
The time we've been waiting for all year, Halloween is finally here! Let's face it some Halloween movies and shows just aren't appropriate for kids, and the last thing you want is weeks of nightmares because of one wrong movie choice. Plus, one of the best parts of being a kid is watching all the fun seasonal cartoons anyways, but these days it just isn't the same. Instead of tuning in to the TV on Saturday morning, kids today can watch cartoons anytime they like on YouTube or streaming services or TV channels that play kids' shows all day long. The good thing about this is you can still find all of the old classics you remember from your childhood, plus there are some new Halloween cartoons you should have on your radar.
Nothing gets us in the holiday mood like watching a holiday special, and, no matter your age, cartoons always deliver. From ages-old Disney relics like Hell's Bells to modern favorite your kids will love like DreamWorks Spooky Stories, there are plenty of quality cartoons to choose from this spooky season. We've rounded up 20 of the very best to choose from available to stream on YouTube, Netflix, DisneyPlus, or rent from Amazon. Now just set out a spread of your favorite Halloween snacks and enjoy all the best Halloween cartoons!
On Halloween night, Bugs Bunny manages Witch Hazel's antics in this 1977 cartoon.
Casper and his host of orphan friends must save Halloween from the evil Hairy Scarey
Mr. Potato Head is missing and the rest of Andy's gang must find him, but there's something sinister happening behind the scenes.
Lookalikes of the whole Scooby Doo gang are wreaking havoc, and the real gang must stop them before they ruin Halloween and their reputations.
Poor Mickey, Donald and Goofy are the victims of four lonely ghosts playing pranks on them.
Halloween Is Grinch Night
All the Whos know Halloween night is for the Grinch and his tricks, but one brave Who decides this year he will stand up to the Grinch and take back Halloween.
Fat Albert Halloween Special
Devery and Rudy go missing while playing a harmless Halloween prank. Fat Albert and his friends must enter the house of horrors to find their friends.
Donald Duck has more tricks than treats up his sleeve for his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie. Witch Hazel steps in the help the little ducklings get their well deserved treats from Donald.
Hell's Bells
This animated short film from 1929 follows the happenings of the devil and his cronies.
This four episode collection features the well-known Scared Shrekless and other spooky stories from Shrek and friends.
The five kid-friendly spooky stories feature characters from Monsters v Aliens, Shrek, and Megamind.
Witch's Night Out
An old witch is upset that no one takes Halloween seriously anymore, so she decides to take matters into her own hands.
The Mad Doctor
Pluto is kidnapped in the night and Mickey goes on a spooky journey to save him.
Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktacular
Based on the book series by Jill Thompson, it's considered a classic by '90s kids everywhere.
After hearing to spooky story of No Noggin, a ghostly scarecrow, Curious George is on a mission to prove he's real.
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Linus waits for the mythical Great Pumpkin as the Peanuts celebrate Halloween. (This TV movie is free to stream on AppleTV from October 28-31.)
Garfield's Halloween Adventure
Garfield and Odie wind up stuck in a haunted house on Halloween.
This Disney Halloween special features clips of spooky scenes from fan favorite Disney movies, shows and cartoons.
On a trip to Rocksylvania, the Flinstones get all tangled up with Rockula and Frankenstone.
The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular
The Scariest Story Ever: A Mickey Mouse Halloween Spooktacular
Mickey's nephews want to hear a scary story for Halloween, but the fun loving mouse is having a hard time coming up with something truly terrifying.
Maggie Horton is the Associate News Editor at Country Living. She covers all things entertainment from celebrity news to TV shows and movies. When she's not posting to social media, researching the latest celebrity gossip or binging the hottest new TV series, you can find her at a local concert or outside enjoying nature.
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