Halloween is right around the corner, which means the Great Pumpkin is too.
The spooky season is filled with haunting holiday traditions like decorating pumpkins, going to haunted houses and, of course, trick-or-treating. Watching the classic television special "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" is also among the most cherished Halloween traditions.
First broadcast in 1966, the holiday classic follows the "Peanuts" kids on Halloween night as Charlie Brown goes trick-or-treating, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle.
Here's everything you need to know about "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," including where to watch it and how you can stream it for free.
Where to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown'
Those looking to watch the classic
Halloween special will have to head over to Apple TV+.
While "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will continue to stream exclusively on Apple TV+ for at least four more years, there's a chance to watch it for free for two days in October.
How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026
"It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" will stream for free on Saturday, Oct. 17, and Sunday, Oct. 18, on Apple TV+.
Apple TV+ is making the holiday special available for non-subscribers for free for those two days, the streaming platform announced in a Sept. 24 news release. You'll likely need your Apple ID account information to access the movie for free, like last year. Subscribers can watch it any time.
A subscription for Apple TV is $14.99 per month, though the platform offers bundling plans as well. It also has a seven-day free trial.
Apple acquired 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.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: You can watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free this weekend
