NICU babies at Children's National celebrate 1st Halloween

Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s National Hospital dressed up for their very first Halloween. 

Why do we carve pumpkins on Halloween?

Behind that jack-o'-lantern's face is a story — a story about ancient traditions and Irish American culture.

Milwaukee LGBTQ bars ban customers from wearing Jeffrey Dahmer costumes

LGBTQ bars in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, are banning customers from wearing Jeffrey Dahmer Halloween costumes because the famed serial killer notoriously preyed on the city's gay community.

Haunted House of Hamburgers offers Halloween year-round on Long Island

The Haunted House of Hamburgers has opened on Long Island just in time for Halloween, meaning that spooky season fans can now get their fix year-round.

Here's who has the best odds of a white Halloween

I'm dreaming of a white… Halloween? That doesn't quite have the same ring as a white Christmas, but believe it or not, some parts of the U.S. actually have decent odds of seeing snow on Halloween each year.

Plymouth man with Parkinson's trades beloved light show for Halloween event

After pulling the plug on his annual holiday light show in Plymouth last year, Mike Justak of PD Shimmers is back with a Halloween projection show to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease – something he's battled for nearly two decades. 

Scariest Door competition in NYC

People living on the Upper West Side are getting in the Halloween spirit with a bit of friendly competition, vying for the coveted title of 'scariest door.'

Diwali 2022: Celebrations illuminate NYC | 'It's about time'

The drab mist in New York was little match for the holiday at hand: Diwali, the festival of lights that symbolizes the triumph over darkness. The multi-day festival has secured a sturdy foothold far from the Indian subcontinent in places with significant disapora populations — like New York.

NYC ice skating rinks opening for 2022 winter season

Every year, outdoor ice-skating rinks draw thousands of locals and tourists seeking a chilly and memorable New York City experience. Several rinks made famous in classic and modern movies and TV shows are set to open for the 2022–2023 season in the coming weeks.

Dogs strut their stuff at Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade

This year marked the first time the parade was held in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began, following two years of parades held on Zoom.

A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly

From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.

Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey available for doorstep delivery for 1st time

Popeyes offers its annual Cajun-Style Turkey to order online in 2022 for near nationwide delivery just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.

How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins

From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.

Thanksgiving 2022: Turkey prices up 73%

The price per pound of an 8 to 16-pound turkey has risen to $1.99, a 73% increase from $1.15 last year, according to USDA data.

Holiday return policies: What to know

The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.

'A Christmas Story' sequel gets 1st teaser trailer with glimpse of adult Ralphie

Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in the original 1983 Christmas comedy film, returns to his iconic role in the new sequel, called “A Christmas Story Christmas.”