Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas movies & TV episodes that are appropriate for the whole family
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Halloween
A classic! Our little one laughs every time Charlie Brown says, “I got a rock.”
Watch It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
I’m convinced that some of the best family movies were made in the 1990s. This is one that is sweet and not so scary (it may be a bit much for tinier ones but elementary school kids would probably do okay with it).
Watch Casper
Hilarious for both adults and kids!
Watch Hotel Transylvania
This a cute tale of Roo and his pal Lumpy as they try to save Halloween for The Hundred Acre Wood gang so that everyone can go trick-or-treating as planned.
Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie [DVD]
Thanksgiving
It’s not Thanksgiving without watching this classic. And how fun to fix your own Charlie Brown feast of popcorn, toast, and jelly beans to eat while you watch the movie together!
Watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Pooh and friends learn about giving and generosity.
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving (Video 1999)
Garfield and Odie up to their shenanigans!
How to watch and stream Garfield's Thanksgiving
Based on the classic book character, this movie is a sweet story of a family working together to find their lost dog.
"Arthur" An Arthur Thanksgiving (TV Episode 2020)
Christmas
The story reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas. This is one of our favorite holiday soundtracks to listen to, as well!
A Charlie Brown Christmas (TV Movie 1965)
The 1994 version of this story is beautifully done. Mara Wilson shines as usual!
Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
A cute movie about a family restored at Christmas time. I love the ‘90s New York holiday aesthetic of this movie. This was a favorite when I was little.
All I Want for Christmas (1991)
Kevin!! Hilarious Christmas hijinks as Kevin defends his home from The Wet Bandits.
Watch Home Alone | Disney+
More hijinks with Kevin and the bandits, but this time in New York City.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Tim Allen as a begrudging Santa Clause who learns how to reconnect with his son. Lots of hilarious moments!
Watch The Santa Clause | Disney+
A sweet story about a foster child who learns to love and trust again as she cares for an injured bunny under the guidance of the cantankerous bunny lady. Set in snowy Michigan at Christmas time.
The Christmas Bunny (2010)
We love Franklin the turtle, and this Christmas movie, which is a sweet tale of how Franklin and his grandmother find a special connection while also navigating the trials of having a little sibling, is a good one for little ones.
Franklin's Magic Christmas (Video 2001)
If you like the Click, Clack, Moo books, then you’ll like this sweet Christmas episode of the lovable farm characters. The animation is the same style as the book illustrations, and the story is not too fast-paced.
