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The Halloween excitement is palpable—costumes are hung in the closets with care and visions of bags overflowing with candy dance in kids’ heads. You have a busy weekend of prepping for the ghoulish day ahead, but carve out time for these faBOOlous happenings around town. Read on for our Editor’s favorite picks. photo: 360 CHICAGO TILT Into Terror at 360 Chicago Hold on tight for a longer, faster, scarier ride on TILT. Fri.-Sun. Event details.

It’s hard to believe that October is almost over. But don’t worry, there’s still time for Seattle families to make the most of this spooky season with frighteningly fun family events all over the city. Seattle is all about celebrating this weekend—whether it’s Dia de Muertos or the opening of Climate Pledge Arena. We’re also eyeing: all things spooky, ooky and scientifically kooky.

It’s not that I have anything against screen time. Far from it! It’s just that when you’ve seen a band of superheroes save a city for the 47th time or you end up watching the same characters, in their same house, doing more or less the same activities, you tend to wish there was more of a there there. If we, as parents, have access to compelling and diverse TV series and podcasts, why can’t our kids have the same? Well, maybe they can.

What’s the first thing kids ask for when they come home from school (besides a snack)? Encantos! This new educational app features stories from diverse creators, fused with curriculum-based learning. A “storyteaching” platform, Encantos is designed to meet kiddos exactly where they are in their learning journey. From games to books, songs to Storycast series, there’s no shortage of engaging content for your little one to explore.

Forget YouTube. For kids who need all the answers (and need them now!), try a podcast! Whatever piques their curiosity, you’ll be able to find a program that will not only educate but will also entertain your precocious humans. From NPR’s popular podcast to story-telling programs, here are our top picks for podcasts that are perfect for curious kids.

The views expressed in this post are those of a Spoke contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Red Tricycle. Photo: Stratford School The books we have selected for October reading speak to the ‘scary’ season prevalent in many cultures, with tales of ghosts, graveyards and zombies, and references to folklore and superstitions embedded in both Halloween and Día de los Muertos.

Do your favorite local candy store a solid and stock up on delectable delights from their aisles this Halloween. And if you’ve already bought your give-away stash, we suggest sneaking over to treat yourself from one of these Atlanta sugar shacks. Keep reading for our favorite Atlanta candy stores, below.