As the leaves turn golden and the evenings grow cooler, Hallmark is delivering its signature blend of warmth and romance with its October 2024 Hallmark Movies lineup. Whether you’re a devoted fan or new to Hallmark’s seasonal charm, this month is set to feature heartwarming stories that perfectly capture the spirit of fall, on top of including the early start of Countdown to Christmas. From small-town love stories to holiday preparation films, the October 2024 Hallmark Movies schedule offers the perfect escape into cozy autumn nights. So, grab your pumpkin spice latte and prepare to mark your calendar because this is the ultimate guide to the can’t-miss Hallmark premieres this October! Oh! And don’t forget about our printable PDF with all of the info you need for this month.
Hallmark Movies in October 2024
A Sprinkle of Deceit: A Hannah Swensen Mystery
October 4, 9 p.m. ET.
With Alison Sweeney and Victor Webster
Hannah (Sweeney) and Chad (Webster) each follow their own investigative paths, flirting with different clues, as they work to solve the same murder and clear a colleague implicated in the crime. Meanwhile, Delores (Barbara Niven) seizes her big break.
Autumn at Apple Hill
October 5, 8 p.m. ET.
With Erin Cahill and Wes Brown.
Newly divorced Elise (Cahill) begins renovating the inn she inherited from her grandparents, drawing the attention of Luke (Brown), the CFO of a major hotel chain. Although she initially tries to push him away, Elise soon realizes that Luke might be exactly who she needs to help bring the inn back to its former glory.
Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit
October 11, 9 p.m. ET. Hallmark Mystery
With Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker.
Goldy and Tom take the next step in their romantic relationship, but their first date is interrupted when they witness the murder of a rock star.
Haunted Wedding
October 12, 8 p.m. ET.
With Janel Parrish and Dominic Sherwood.
The wedding of ghost hunters Jane and Brian at a haunted inn takes an unexpected turn when Angelique, a ghost who believes Brian is her long-lost fiancé, disrupts the ceremony.
Twas the Date Before Christmas
October 18, 8 p.m. ET.
With Robert Buckley and Amy Groening.
To keep her family from canceling the long-standing “Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics,” Jessie (Groening) fabricates a story about bringing a date to the event. She meets Bryan (Buckley) on a dating app, and he agrees to join her for the holiday. As they participate in quirky activities like hunting for the Christmas tree star, a gift-wrapping contest, and a snowball fight, real feelings begin to blossom. But as her family starts to catch on, and Bryan grows suspicious of her true motives, Jessie scrambles to keep her stories straight while preserving her budding romance with Bryan.
Holiday Crashers
October 19, 8 p.m. ET. – Hallmark Mystery
With Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally and Jag Bal.
Best friends Toni (Fonseca) and Bri (Monet) have spent more years than they’d like working at the same card shop, both uncertain of their true paths in life. This holiday season, they decide to add some excitement by assuming new identities and crashing the extravagant Christmas parties from the shop’s confidential invitations. It’s all harmless fun—until Toni is mistaken for a lawyer, which isn’t too far off since she finished law school but never took the bar exam. Things take a festive turn when they’re swept away to a luxurious corporate Christmas retreat in snowy Vermont by handsome business mogul Justin (McNally), who develops a genuine crush on Toni—despite her fake legal career. Meanwhile, Bri is smitten with Vinny (Bal), a valet who may have his own secret. As the holiday adventure unfolds, Bri starts to question her future, while Toni navigates between the man of her dreams and a mountain of deception. Will this Christmas crashing lead to disaster or two happily-ever-afters?
Scouting for Christmas
October 20, 8 p.m. ET.
With Lyndsy Fonseca, Daniella Monet, Chris McNally and Jag Bal.
Angela (Mowry-Housley), a successful realtor, has been balancing her career and single motherhood since her amicable divorce from Dakota (James Paladino), a globe-trotting paleontologist who was rarely home. Now, she’s a dedicated—if often overwhelmed—mom to her bright and loving 10-year-old daughter, Brooklyn (Audrey Wise Alvarez). Angela’s hectic schedule leaves little room for anything or anyone else, and she’s barely able to keep up with Brooklyn’s scout meetings, much to the dismay of the other moms. When Brooklyn suggests that William (Marks), the owner of her favorite bakery, cater the scout troop’s annual holiday event, she persuades Angela to team up with him to pitch the idea. Though Angela suspects her daughter might be playing matchmaker, she agrees—and finds herself enjoying William’s company more than expected. But when Dakota returns, hoping to rekindle what they had, Angela must choose between what’s best for her daughter and what’s best for her own heart.
This Time Each Year
October 24, 8 p.m. ET.
With Alison Sweeney, Niall Matter.
Despite being in the midst of a trial separation, Lauren decides to pretend she’s still together with her husband, Kevin, to keep her overbearing mother at bay. However, the charade might turn out to be exactly what they need to start working through their differences and rekindle their marriage.
Operation Nutcracker
October 25, 8 p.m. ET.
With Ashley Newbrough and Christopher Russell.
The Christmas Charade
October 26, 8 p.m. ET.
With Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier.
Whitney (Skarsten), a cautious librarian raised by home security experts, is thrown into an unexpected adventure when a blind date mix-up entangles her in an undercover FBI operation. Suddenly posing as the girlfriend of Special Agent Josh (Sevier), she’s pulled into a mission to track down an art thief targeting the Saint Nicholas Ruby at a Christmas Eve charity ball. As the stakes get higher, Whitney must step out of her comfort zone and channel her inner action hero to save the day—and her family—just in time for Christmas.
The 5-Year Christmas Party
October 27, 8 p.m. ET.
With Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher
Over the course of five years, Alice (Findlay) and her former theater school rival, Max (Fisher), reunite each holiday season to work at a Chicago catering company’s Christmas parties. Despite their undeniable chemistry, the timing has never been right for romance—until the company’s final season prompts them to confront their true feelings. As they prepare to say goodbye to the job that brought them together, they may just discover love in the most unexpected way.
My Sweet Austrian Holiday
October 31, 8 p.m. ET. Hallmark Mystery
With Katie Findlay and Jordan Fisher
Charlotte (Bristow), an American who inherited a chocolate shop from her grandparents two years ago, has dedicated herself to turning the business into a thriving success in Vienna. With Christmas approaching—the busiest season of the year—Charlotte has been chosen as one of the finalists for Vienna’s Chocolatier of the Year. Winning the prize could provide the financial boost she needs to protect her grandparents’ shop from a large developer. Along the way, she meets and befriends Henry (Kemp), and they bond over their mutual love for quality chocolate. However, a surprising twist of fate may threaten their budding relationship, leaving it on a bittersweet note.
Before you dive into the holiday spirit, don’t forget to download our printable PDF to keep track of the October 2024 Hallmark Movies air times! This handy guide will ensure you never miss a moment of the festive fun. Happy viewing!
Valerie Anne is a Type 1 diabetic, mother, tree-hugger, self-proclaimed granola who loves a good horror story through literature, video games, and movies. She also streams art over at twitch.tv/8bitval.
