Spooky season is upon us! And Halloween Spook-tacular is your playbook for fun ways to celebrate the creepiest, crawliest time of the year. Inside this issue, you'll find haunting decor ideas for everything from the front yard to entryways, mantels and tabletops. There's also a jam-packed crafts section with homemade- takes on classic costumes, personalized trick-or-treat bags and creative projects for all ages. You also don't want to miss the pumpkin extravaganza, which is brimming with ways to carve, paint and embellish the signature Halloween decoration. Last but not least, since no seasonal gathering is complete without ample treats, we've also included 44 devilishly delicious recipes for spooky sweets like Coffin Hand Pies, (page 71) and Spider Cupcakes (page 74); scary snacks like Ghost Quesadillas (page 89) and Mummy Hot Dogs (page 90); and spine-chilling drinks like Berry Bloody Party Punch (page 96). So what are you waiting for? Let the ghoul times roll!