10 Best Halloween Countdown Calendars
The countdown to Halloween is on! Start a fun new tradition with these festive calendars.

Everyone knows that the best holidays have formal countdowns. (Christmas? Check. New Year's Eve? Check again.) And this year, Halloween is no exception. Get in the spirit while you prepare for candy, costumes and corn mazes galore with these adorable Halloween countdown calendars. We've found 10 for kids, adults and pets that will keep the fun going all the way to October 31.
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" Bring the classic movie to life and bring a smile to your child's face with this plush, Peanuts-themed countdown calendar. While Snoopy lies on top of the cobwebbed dog house, Woodstock zips in and out of the felt pockets.
Generate even more buzz for October 31 with this giant wall clock that reads, "The Witching Hour Draws Near." Small orange numbers line the outside of the clock and make it easy to tell exactly how many days are left. Plus, thanks to its raised witch's hat and black cat, this clock is just bound to inspire thoughts of a certain movie.
This haunted house is a real scream. Earn squeals of delight from your little ones by surprising them with this calendar full of age-appropriate puns. Behind each door, they'll find a new riddle or joke like, "Where do mummies go if they want to swim? The Dead Sea!" Ba Dum Tss!
It wouldn't be Halloween without a dose of Hocus Pocus. Kickstart the season with The Sanderson Sisters and this bewitching calendar. Inside the booklet, you'll find 13 envelopes containing mini keychains, stickers, recipe cards and more.
The month of October will fly by thanks to this friendly ghost countdown calendar. The adorable design features a bright orange base, felt pockets for a fuzzy spider (or candy) and embroidered stars and specters. Best of all? You can personalize the wall hanging with your family's name.
Keep the candy to a minimum and spirits at an all-time high with this fun "Monster Mash" calendar. As you rotate the two side wheels, creep-tastic figures like Frankenstein's Monster, The Wolfman and The Mummy appear in the windows. For a special touch, play the song every time you change the numbers.
Jack Skellington always has a few tricks (and treats!) up his sleeve. See for yourself and snag this special Nightmare Before Christmas calendar. As you count down the 13 days until Halloween, you'll discover stickers, booklets, ornaments and other cheeky holiday decorations.
Bring the magic of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party home with this cutesy tabletop calendar. Your kiddos will love the painted figures, the castle-turned-Gothic tower and changing the orange blocks in the center.
If you're a movie buff, then you'll love this drive-in-themed countdown calendar. Every day, you'll flip open a new window and find an illustrated scene from classic horror movies like The Birds, Young Frankenstein and Rosemary's Baby. It'll get you in the Halloween spirit and give you some inspiration for your next slasher flick.
Don't forget about your four-legged monster! Celebrate Halloween and spoil your mischievous pup with this countdown calendar for dogs. The blue-and-black box contains 13 ropes, squeaky toys and stuffed animals.