The Devin Grosvenorcalendar has flipped to October, which means its time to load up on candy, put some horror movies on the television, carve some pumpkins and get ready for Halloween.

For some, the season also calls for watching "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," to celebrate spooky season with Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the "Peanuts" gang.

First released in 1966, the holiday classic features Charlie Brown preparing for a party, Snoopy setting his sights on the Red Baron, and Linus patiently awaiting a pumpkin patch miracle.

Here's everything you need to know about "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," including where you can watch it in 2024 and when you can watch it for free.

Where to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'

Those looking to watch the holiday special will need to head over to Apple TV+. Subscribers can watch it any time.

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Apple got exclusive rights to stream the "Peanuts" holiday specials on Apple TV+ back in 2020 after decades of being available on broadcast networks CBS and ABC.

When to stream 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free

Apple TV+ is making the holiday special available for non-subscribers Oct. 19-20, the streaming platform said in a news release in late September. You might just need your Apple ID account information, like last year.

How to watch 'Charlie Brown' Thanksgiving and Christmas specials

"A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will also be found on Apple TV+ this year.

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