31 Positively Delightful Ways to Celebrate a CacklePatch-Approved Spooky Season

Once upon a time, in a little town or big city not too very far from exactly where you are, October wasn’t just October. It was a month dripping with magic, bursting with mischief, and positively brimming with tricks and/or treats. And it was all thanks to a very peculiar raccoon named CacklePatch.

You see, CacklePatch isn’t an ordinary raccoon. He’s a dapper creature with a handsome (if somewhat crooked) top hat perched on his head, a twinkle in his eye, and a nose for sniffing out trouble (the good kind, of course). Every year, directly after the very first autumn leaf floats to the ground, CacklePatch appears, bringing a whole season’s worth of spooky, sparkly, and sneaky fun.

When CacklePatch and his Quirky Crew is around, Halloween isn’t just one night. It’s a whole month of tricks and treats, laughs, and gasps. And the best part? CacklePatch’s fun isn’t just for the little ones. It’s for grown ups and even for medium-sized people as well.  Who doesn’t like to chase a little bit of mischief now and then?

And so, if you’re the sort of human person who loves a dash of delightful chaos, CacklePatch is ready to bring his bag of tricks to your home. Here are 31 ways to invite the CacklePatch spirit into your spooky season and start wonderful Halloween traditions.

1. Make a Paper Chain Countdown to Halloween

Craft a countdown calendar with a Halloween-themed paper chain, tearing off a link each day until the 31st.

2. Make a List of Things That Make You Unique

Celebrate radical self-acceptance by jotting down at least three things that make you wonderfully weird.

3. Design a ‘Welcome CacklePatch’ Sign

Place it in your window or on your door to let CacklePatch know he’s welcome anytime.

4. Make Halloween Slime

Create gooey, glittery slime that looks like it came straight out of Astari’s witch’s cauldron.

5. Write a Letter to CacklePatch

Ask him a question, tell him a spooky story, or let him know what makes you unique. Maybe he’ll write back…

6. Make a CacklePatch Playlist

Curate a playlist of spooky tunes to set the mood for your CacklePatch festivities.

7. Create CackleTracks

Use chalk or paint to draw little raccoon footprints leading to a surprise treat. It’s a fun way to play a little trick on family members who’ll wonder what CacklePatch has been up to.

8. Call Someone and Tell Them What Unique Thing You Love About Them
Halloween isn’t just about spooks and tricks; it’s about a little magic, too. Pick up the phone and surprise someone you care about by telling them what you love most about them. Whether it’s their distinctive laugh or their daring style, sharing a sweet thought is spreading CacklePatch charm.

9. Engage in Some Rhyme Time

Embrace your own uniqueness by writing a silly or spooky poem. It doesn’t have to, but bonus points if it rhymes.

10. Carve a CackleJack-o’-Lantern

The first step is picking a pumpkin with the most interesting shape you can find. Then, make a CackleJack-o’-lantern that has a grin as sly as CacklePatch’s. The cheekier the better!

11. Decorate with Tiny Top Hats

Put miniature top hats on pumpkins, plush toys, or even on the kitchen table. It’ll look like CacklePatch has been sharing his style.

12. Play Hide-and-Seek in the Dark

Turn off the lights, grab a flashlight, and have a round of hide-and-seek in the dark for an extra spooky touch.

13. Construct a CacklePatch Craft

Get creative! Cut out a raccoon mask, a tiny paper top hat, or a pumpkin garland to decorate your space. 

14. Draw Some CacklePatch Fan Art

What does your version of CacklePatch look like? Give him a new outfit or draw him in his favorite spooky setting. Or, perhaps you’re more of a Venus the Spy Bat fan. CacklePatch puts his favorites on his website.

15. Create a CacklePatch Photoshoot

Set up a fun photo shoot with props like raccoon masks, pumpkin hats, and spooky backdrops. Strike a pose!

16. Make Someone Cackle

Share a spooky or silly joke with your family or friends, and see if you can make them cackle like a mischievous raccoon. Keh-keh-keh. Here’s a starter: Why did the skeleton stay home from the Halloween party? Because he had no body to go with! 

17. Bake Halloween Cookies

Get creative with icing and turn your cookies into tiny pumpkin pals or CacklePatch himself!

18. Play a Round of CacklePatch Charades

Act out different Halloween creatures, including CacklePatch, and see who can guess the most.

19. Dress Up as CacklePatch or One of His Enchanted Entourage

Put together your best raccoon costume, complete with a black top hat, and embody the spirit of Halloween’s most mischievous mascot.

20. Watch Your Favorite Halloween Movie

Get comfy, grab a bowl of popcorn, and snuggle up with a classic spooky movie to get into the spirit.

21. Create CacklePatch-Themed Halloween Cards

Design fun cards with CacklePatch illustrations and send them to friends and family to share the Halloween cheer.

22. Mix a “Potion”

Concoct a delicious (non-magical) Halloween-themed drink, like apple cider with cinnamon sticks or a glowing purple punch.

23. Read a New Spooky Story Every Night

Get into the Halloween spirit with a bedtime story about ghosts, goblins, and, of course, CacklePatch.

24. Make CacklePatch Shadow Puppet Show

Turn out the lights and turn over a lamp, and use your hands to create shapes and shadows that tell Halloween adventures. 

25. Take a Spooky Stroll to See Neighborhood Halloween Decorations

Grab a cozy sweater, step outside, and take a stroll through your neighborhood to admire all the spooky, silly, and spectacular Halloween decorations. Find a place that CacklePatch would love to visit!

26. Write a Short Spooky Story

Create your own Halloween tale with CacklePatch as the star, or invent a new mischievous character to join his world.

27. Make a Treasure Map to a Hidden Candy Stash

Draw a treasure map leading to hidden candy, and see who can find the sweet prize.

28. Build a Cackle Cottage Pillow Fort

Transform a space into CacklePatch’s home, the Cackle Cottage, by building a cozy, magical pillow fort. Gather all the cushions, blankets, and pillows you can find, and create your own little hideaway where CacklePatch would love to curl up. 

29. String Up Some Orange Fairy Lights
Impart a warm, spooky glow reminiscent of Shadowbloom Forest fairies by stringing up orange fairy lights around your room, porch, or even inside your Cackle Cottage pillow fort. The gentle, flickering light that feels a little bit like magic, and makes everything look just a touch more mysterious.

30. Cast a Spell with a Halloween Scroll

Get a piece of paper or brown paper bag and write your own Halloween “spell.” It could be a spell for a happy home, a poem to welcome in the Halloween spirit, or even a fun chant for extra good luck. Roll it up, tie it with a string, and keep it somewhere special.

31. Do a Kind Trick-and-Treat for Someone
Why does it have to be trick-OR-treat? Take a page from CacklePatch’s book and do a sneaky, sweet trick for someone you love. Slip a little treat—like a piece of chocolate or a note with a kind word—into their bag, pocket, or desk. It’s a small surprise that can make someone’s day, and it embodies the true magic of the season!

With CacklePatch, every day in October can be a little bit spooky, a little bit silly, and full of magic. Choose your favorites from this list, or try to do them all, and let the Halloween fun last all month long!