If you haven’t yet started decorating for Halloween 2024, we’re here to gently remind you that you’re running out of time. If you’re one of those who are opting out of the most spooktakular holiday of the year, that’s totally fine. But if you’ve been sitting around, staring at your pumpkin, while waiting for inspiration to suddenly appear, consider this your sign.
Bored Panda came across an online community that’s doing the witch’s work by revealing their personal best tricks and treats when it comes to Halloween decor. Over 21,0000 members have been posting their favorite fall treasures, bewitching projects, and spine-chilling décor in r/HalloweenDecor. From eerie finds, to DIY masterpieces, there’s something for anyone looking to get into the spooky spirit. Keep scrolling and don't forget to upvote your faves.
#1 For The Win
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#2 Phil Mckraken Manor
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#3 This Is Our Latest Attempt At Recreating The World-Famous Jack Skellington And Making Him Fully Articulated And Posable To Be A Perfect Halloween Decoration
DIY, handmade, hand-stitched, standing 7+ ft tall, he took months to design and weeks to build. Next will be Sandy Claus costume for him!
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Halloween has suddenly crept up on us with a big “boo!” While it's widely celebrated in the United States and Europe, you might be surprised to know there are a few weird laws when it comes to how and where you can take part in the freaky festivities.
Up until recently, teenagers caught trick-or-treating in Chesapeake, Virginia could face up to six months in jail. The outdated 1970s law was done away with following public outcry. But according to NPR, the city’s “statute still says kids over 14 who trick-or-treat are guilty of a misdemeanor.”
#4 My Alien Theme
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#5 I Started Painting A Series Of Portraits On Pumpkins
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#6 My GF Did This Today She's Not Happy With It, I Told Her It Looks Great Please Let Her Know It Looks Great
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Jacksonville and Rayne have similar rules. Both towns ban kids older than 13 from trick-or-treating. While Belleville forbids anyone above eighth grade from indulging in the practice. But Belleville takes it one step further. If you’re 12 years or older, you have to get permission from the Mayor or Chief of Police if you plan to wear a mask or disguise on days other than Halloween.
Taft, Texas only allows trick-or-treating between 6pm and 8:30pm on Halloween. Authorities say they don’t want people roaming the streets late at night, as it’s “undesirable”, places a burden on the police department and creates "an intolerable situation". The Oregon Legal Research blog reveals that it’s illegal in Alabama to dress up as religious figures such as nuns, priests, and rabbis.
#7 I Think We’re Done!
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#8 Halloween Themed No Soliciting Signs
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#9 Our First Time Decorating For Spooky Season!
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Meanwhile, in Hollywood, Silly String has been banned from 12:00 a.m. on Oct. 31 to 12:00 p.m. on Nov. 1. Anyone caught using it during these hours could face up to six months in jail or quite a hefty fine. Authorities took the drastic measure following pressure from residents in the early 2000s.
As the LA Times reports, Silly String has caused thousands of dollars in property damage in the past. People’s cars have been attacked, and even Hollywood Walk of Fame stars weren’t spared the wrath of the sticky, glue-like strands. “On a typical Halloween night, up to 100,000 people come to Hollywood Boulevard,” read a 2004 Los Angeles Police Department statement. “Hundreds of illegal vendors flock to the street and sell Silly String which then becomes the sole source of entertainment for the night."
#10 I Built An Apothecary/Bookstore Inside A Pumpkin
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#11 My Latest Little Creation
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#12 Finished Our Outdoor Decorations Today!
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Further afield, you could find yourself behind bars if you choose to dress up as a police officer on Halloween night in the U.K. While dressing as a clown became illegal in the town of Vendargues, France in 2014. Japan's Shinjuku Ward has recently banned street drinking in and around the Kabukicho district from the evening of Oct. 31 until the following morning.
#13 Thank You
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#14 Stained Glass And Cypress, Spooky Bookends I Created!
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#15 So I Make Snake Pot Pals, Here's My Spooky Versions
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#16 Kang And Kodos!
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#17 Quite A Few Members Have Asked Me For Night Shots Of My Haunt. Here You Go!
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#18 Spiderweb Hallway
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#19 My Newest Halloween Prop
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#20 Kind Of A Cool Night
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#21 Meet Stanley
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#22 Halloween Decorations My Mom Made
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#23 Monster House Decoration
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#24 New Ghostbusters Decor For 2024
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#25 Pool Noodle Candles
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#26 Halloween Decor
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#27 Carnivorous Plants
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#28 The Shining Theme
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#29 Here’s My Indoor Decorations
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#30 First Black Light Set Up
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#31 Should I Start Decorating This Weekend On The 21 Of September For Halloween Or Is It Too Early?
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#32 First Year Decoration
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#33 I Made This Decorative Bat And Wanted To Share It. I Think It Will Bring A Little Bit Of Spooky Atmosphere
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#34 I Made This Halloween Pumpkin Lamp And Wanted To Share It. I Think It Will Bring A Little Bit Of Spooky Atmosphere
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#35 Our DIY Pirates Ship
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#36 Chicken Wire “Ghost”
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#37 My Halloween Hand Carved Figurines!
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#38 My Grandad Made This Himself For Me When I Was Young!
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#39 My Monster House
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#40 Bart Simpson As The Raven From Treehouse Of Horror
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#41 My Ghosts
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#42 Beware The Beast!
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#43 My Halloween Tree
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#44 Finally Done! (Rained For 2 Weeks)
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#45 My First Skelly ?
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#46 First Real Place That I Was Able To Decorate!!
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#47 DIY Tall Monster
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#48 This Year’s Entry For The Pumpkin Contest At Work!??
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#49 I Customized This Little Tike House Into A Witch’s Hut
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#50 Cardboard Coffin
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#51 Witchy Moon Stained Glass Suncatcher ?✨
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#52 First Halloween Decoration At My New Home!
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#53 My Only Halloween Decor
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#54 Love How He Turned Out! Used An Old Laundry Pod Container For LEGO Frankenstein
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#55 Michael Myers Stained Glass I Made!
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#56 Beetlejuice Yard Display
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#57 Happy Halloween ! ?
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#58 Another Finished Diorama For Halloween
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#59 Jack O Lantern Glass!
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#60 My Halloween Wreath
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#61 First Halloween In My First House
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#62 Who Else Uses Halloween Decor Year Round? ?
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#63 Super Proud Of My Setup!
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#64 My Neighbors Love Collecting Their Werewolves
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#65 Saw This Monster Filled House!!
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#66 Giant Paper Mache Pumpkin
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#67 Little Ghost On A Swing ?
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#68 Our Home
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#69 Witch Crazy
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#70 Dollar Store Pumpkin Stack DIY
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#71 2023 Halloween Display
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#72 Grave Yard On The Hill
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#73 My Latest Acrylic Painting ???
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#74 ?
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#75 I’m Gonna Keep On Dancing At The Pink Bony Club
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#76 Spooky Fence
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#77 My First Halloween Tree
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#78 Spooky Window
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#79 Behold… The Great Pumpkin
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#80 Just Dressing Up The House
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#81 Which Pumpkin Is Your Favorite?
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#82 No One Thought I Could Pull It Off!
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#83 ?pumpkins?
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#84 Painted Pumpkins
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#85 A Little Halloween Decor Before The House Gets A Full Spooky Makeover In The Coming Weeks ?
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