When the witching hour draws near, call the little ones in for some cheer. Here are 21 games, tricks, and treats, to celebrate with more than just sweets.

1. Telling fortunes
They needn’t know that your magic balls just glass, so make up the scary things you see: a phantom in the attic, a monster in the cellar, and some sneaky ghosts ready to scare them.

2. The spice is right

A marshmallow-and-coconut ghost sits pretty atop a spiced cupcake-just the right size for little paws.

3. Sock monsters
Knock their socks off this adorable craft: Have guests fill a clean solid-colored sock with rice or lentils, secure with a rubber band, and add paper eyes with double-sided tape. read more...