In the 1950s all you needed to make a Halloween costume was a paper bag and a crayon Turnip lanterns, witches' hats and masks - people of a certain age remember a very different Halloween from the ...

If you want to dress as The Worst Witch, check out the items you will need and even print out the Cackle's Academy badge for your uniform.

Here are some of the best options leading up to Halloween: Adults are encouraged to don their witches costumes and attend the Witches Walk from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in downtown Ames.