Halloween Central
During this thrilling time of year, chocolate and candy play a central role in helping to make the season a howling good time. Halloween Central is your go-to resource for information about your favorite treats, along with safety tips, history lessons, and interesting facts about this frightfully fun season – so dig in. Happy Halloween!
94%
of Americans say they will share chocolate and candy with friends and family for Halloween.
Halloween Safety Tips
We’ve compiled the following safety tips to help make sure that you and your family make this Halloween a safe and enjoyable one.
Halloween History
Halloween celebrations keep getting more creative, but they have a long history!
Creative Halloween Celebrations
Celebrate the Halloween season this year in a way that works for you.
Ten Tricks for Halloween Treats
If you keep a couple of these tricks in mind, you might find that it’s easy to include a moderate amount of treats in your Halloween celebration.
When’s the right time?
Most American households will purchase chocolate and candy for Halloween in October, but about one-quarter say they’ll do so before the month begins.
What’s the Right Way to Eat Candy Corn?

How Do You Eat Candy Corn?
A recent survey of Americans shows that while 58% of people believe you should eat the whole piece of candy corn at once, 28% believe in starting with the narrow, white end. Just 15% of respondents start with the wider, yellow end when enjoying a piece of candy corn.
Candy Storage Tips
Storing some of your treats is a great way to encourage balance and enjoy your Halloween candy well after October 31. There are some special ways to store your seasonal treats to help ensure the sweetness continues after the holiday.
Treat Right
Learn more about how to embrace balance and make a plan during the Halloween season.
83%
of parents say they sneak Halloween treats from their kids.

America’s Top Halloween Treats

Chocolate

Gummy candy

Candy corn

Hard candy

Lollipops