Cozy & Spooky: 8 Hallmark Movies Perfect for Halloween 2023

Ah, Halloween. A time for staying in, curling up on the sofa, and giving yourself a fright. Or is it? Sometimes, isn't it better to snuggle up and watch an autumn love story?

Here are 8 Hallmark movies that are just perfect if you're not up for being scared witless this Halloween:

1. Growing the Big One (2010)

A radio star inherits her deceased grandfather's pumpkin farm and sets about clearing its debts by entering a pumpkin-growing contest. At the same time, she starts to form a relationship with her new neighbor. She has a decision to make when she gets offered a job in New York.

2. October Kiss (2015)

Ashley Williams stars as Mia, who takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy father of two, Ryan. As she helps the family prepare for Halloween, she and Ryan develop feelings for each other. But will their differences and past heartaches prove too much?

3. Falling for Vermont (2017)

Writer Angela takes an autumn break to escape the media frenzy over her new book. When she crashes her car, she ends up in the care of the local doctor. As time passes, she wonders whether this more sedate life is the one she wants.

4. The Good Witch (2008)

This heartwarming, family-friendly drama sees Cassie, a witch, move to a new town where she opens a shop and finds she gets on well with the local police chief. But some residents don't take kindly to her arrival in the town.

5. Sweet Autumn (2020)

Maggie inherits a sweet shop from her aunt but shares ownership of it with maple farmer Dex. Neither knows why they've been made joint custodians, but the truth is revealed through a series of letters.

6. Pumpkin Pie Wars (2016)

Faye and Lydia fell out years ago over a local pumpkin pie baking contest. Afterward, they each opened up their own bakery. Now it's the turn of their kids to battle it out in the latest pumpkin pie baking contest. Only these two don't hate each other. In fact, they seem to have a pretty strong connection.

7. Midnight Masquerade (2014)

Elyse Samford becomes the owner of a confectionery company and must deal with a law firm due to an alleged trademark offense. She falls for a young lawyer and invites him to a masquerade ball. However, his boss won't allow him to go. Posing as a prince, he attends anyway and sweeps Elyse off her feet. But she doesn't know who this mysterious prince is.

8. Harvest Moon (2015)

After going bankrupt and facing the loss of her lavish lifestyle, city girl Jen tries to sell her last remaining asset – a pumpkin farm. But the farmer who runs it will do everything possible to prevent the sale. As they spend time together, the two grow close. And their relationship soon goes beyond friendship.