6 spooky finds to trick out your front yard for Halloween

While Halloween may look a little different this year, that doesn’t mean you have to limit the festive atmosphere. Whether you have a big yard or a tiny porch, get out and decorate your home with these family-friendly decorations.

By Michele Kettner • Posted September 24, 2020 at 10:14 a.m.

Sweet Sorcerer

Not all witches have to be scary. Add this cute, animated witch to your front porch to welcome incoming trick-or-treaters. // Moving Tinsel Witch Incandescent Light Up Halloween Decor – Hyde & EEK! Boutique; $40

Monster House

Bring your house to life this Allhallows Eve by hanging this set of light-up eyes in your window. // Incandescent Jumbo Purple Eyes Halloween Light Up Decor – Hyde & EEK! Boutique; $20

Jack of all Smiles

Add this lighted jack-o’-lantern to your porch display to mix in some witchiness with your own pumpkin carvings. // Jack-O-Lantern Lighted Display; $43.99

Bubble Bubble Toil and Trouble

It sure isn’t Halloween without a little hocus pocus. Cook up some spells and potions to keep away vampires and other spirits. // Foggy Halloween Cauldron; $79

Wicked Witch

With this witch flying around your lawn, you are sure to keep unwanted visitors off your property. // Witch Riding Broom Yard Stake; $109

Ghoulish Gnomes

Switch out your normal garden gnomes for this skeleton pair that is perfect for October. // Design Toscano Bavarian Oktoberfest Skeleton Gnomes; $62

This story originally appeared in our September 2020 print issue. For more decorating ideas, subscribe to our Home newsletter.

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.