Theme Ride Thursday: Candy and Everything Sweet for National Sweetest Day and Halloween (and Beyond!)

Growing up in the ’80s, one of my favorite Halloween memories was watching Garfield’s Halloween Adventure—especially when Garfield convinced Odie to help him trick-or-treat by promising him just one piece of candy. Every time we discussed this post during our ICA Halloween planning meetings, I couldn’t help but hear Garfield’s chant: “Candy, candy, candy, candy.”

With Halloween just around the corner, we thought it’d be a blast to create some sugar-inspired playlists centered on all things sweet and candy-related. Our “Candy, Candy, Candy” playlist, which already boasts over 80 tracks, is perfect for Halloween-themed rides. But that’s not all! Jennifer also curated a bucket playlist called “Sweet / Sweetness,” with a massive 175 songs tailored for a sweet-themed sweet-spot profile. While there’s a bit of overlap, both lists offer plenty of variety to keep things fresh, fun, and sweet enough to give your ride a sugar rush—without the crash!

And the best part? These tracks aren’t just for Halloween. You can spin these sugar-inspired songs any time of year to celebrate all things sweet—whether it’s for International Chocolate Day on September 13 or National Sweetest Day on the third Saturday of October.

So, channel your inner candy-loving Garfield, and dive into these sweet playlists!

 

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