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Where to Watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ in 2022
Updated Feb. 28, 2024
When I say It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has been one of my all-time favorite Halloween specials since the day I came into this world, I am not exaggerating. My old recorded VHS will stay with me until my last days. I even went out to buy Snoopy-themed Halloween decorations!
A couple years ago, we were devastated to hear that It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown was only going to be shown on Apple TV+ instead of being broadcast on ABC. It shook a lot of people up. Here’s how things stand for Halloween 2022.
Great Pumpkin, Where Are You?
It may seem a bit silly, but watching Great Pumpkin is tradition for quite a few people. I know some people prefer Christmas Peanuts, but you can’t deny that we all have a beloved Peanuts movie. And not being able to watch our favorite Peanuts special changes the entire holiday!
Last year, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! was shown on PBS so we could enjoy it for Halloween 2021. Unfortunately, PBS hasn’t told us whether they’ll be repeating that in 2022, so for now, here’s how to watch the Halloween classic for free.
For one, the special is available on Apple TV+, but if you don’t have a subscription, never fear! You can sign up for the 7-day free trial to watch it. Just time it to make sure you can watch on Halloween. However, that’s not the only option—you can also hop over to Best Buy and grab a 90-day free trial! If you have any little ghouls or goblins around, they’re sure to be thrilled about this.
When Can I Watch It?
With Apple TV+, you can watch It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown anytime. However, we’re keeping an eye out to see if it makes its way back to PBS or another channel for Halloween, so look out for updates.
Bake up this great pumpkin cake, gather the fam around for a Peanuts watch party and enjoy to your heart’s content! And if you’re already prepping for the next holiday, here’s how to set up a Peanuts-themed Christmas party.
Pumpkin-Shaped Recipes for Halloween
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Mini Pumpkin Cakes
I saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They’re a hit at any fall gathering. —Jennifer Dorff, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Pumpkin PinwheelsCream cheese, mozzarella and roasted red peppers make these pumpkin-shaped pinwheels devilishly delicious. They were a hit at my last Halloween party. —Anndrea Bailey, Huntington Beach, California
Jack-o’-Lantern SandwichesBe prepared for happy faces when you make these eye-catching jack-o'-lanterns. We loaded the sandwiches with flavorful fillings, then easily formed fun pumpkin shapes using cookie cutters. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pumpkin Spice CutoutsThrough all the years I've been baking, I’ve never come across a pumpkin cookie recipe that you can actually cut out with cookie cutters. (Most I’ve found are drop cookies.) Each bite tastes just like pumpkin pie—delicious! —Marion Kearley, Ladner, British Columbia
Jack-o’-Lantern PiePumpkin pie does not have to be difficult to make. This recipe has wonderful maple flavor and is sure to be a hit at your fall get-togethers. —Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington
Jack-o’-Lantern EmpanadasYour trick-or-treaters will love these spooktacular pockets with silly grins. The savory filling is perfectly spiced, and the refrigerated pie crust makes prep easy.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Great Pumpkin BrownieOur kids beg for these big brownies every year. I just bake brownie batter in a pizza pan, spread with orange-tinted frosting and let the kids design a pumpkin stem and jack-o'-lantern face using candy. —Darla Wester, Meriden, Iowa
Jack-o’-Lantern CakeI pieced two fluted tube pan cakes together to make this gap-toothed grinner that will make the best-ever centerpiece at your Halloween party. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota
Jack-o’-Lantern PizzasSet out a variety of toppings and let the kids decorate their pumpkin-head pizzas. It will be so much fun that they won't realize that they're eating their veggies! —Rachel DeVault, Grove City, Ohio
Cream-Filled Pumpkin CupcakesHere's a charming use for pumpkin. Bursting with flavor and plenty of eye-catching appeal, these sweet and spicy filled cupcakes are bound to dazzle your family any time of the year. —Ali Johnson, Petersburg, Pennsylvania 
Halloween Peanut Butter Cookie PopsA miniature candy bar is hidden inside these fun pops. Colored frosting and candy faces make these addicting cookie pops the perfect Halloween treat. —Martha Hoover, Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese BallEveryone will get a kick out of this creamy, savory spread. The zippy cheddar ball can be made a day ahead. —Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia 
Halloween Sugar CookiesHalloween sugar cookies are a fun (and delicious!) way to get into the spooky spirit. From cats and bats to witches' hats, there are so many great Halloween cutouts to bake and decorate.
Pumpkin Cookie PopsThese cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Mini Pretzel PumpkinsFolks are sure to share some tricks in order to get some of these pleasing pumpkin-shaped treats. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Mini Meringue PumpkinsCast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch’s worth of treats. It’s easy to use this basic meringue recipe spiced with pumpkin flavor to scare up fun cookies. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Originally Published: October 08, 2021
