Holiday parties with household members only, CDC recommends

The CDC is recommending people have safe holiday parties by celebrating with those who live in the same household.

'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' to skip TV broadcast for first time in half a century

It was first broadcast on television back in 1966, but for the first time in more than 50 years, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" -- along with other classic Peanuts holiday specials -- will not air on broadcast TV.

Houston health officials suggest Halloween alternatives amid COVID-19 pandemic

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says the City is not canceling Halloween this year, but health officials are encouraging residents to find alternative ways to celebrate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayo Clinic doctors recommend against traditional trick-or-treating due to pandemic

Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.

Florida man turns giant Home Depot skeleton into puppet

Home Depot’s 12-foot skeletons were a hot commodity this Halloween season, and Steven Levy knew just what to do with his $300 decoration: make it into a humongous wearable puppet.

Real estate agent decorates homes with giant skeletons to drum up exposure

A real estate agent with a funny bone is celebrating the spooky season by decorating her company’s homes for sale with skeleton décor to attract attention to the listings.

Fiery Halloween decorations at California home trigger 911 calls

Many people arrive each night to admire a Riverside family's spooky, fiery Halloween decor, but the adornments appear so realistic to some that multiple people have made emergency phone calls to firefighters about the home.

'Trick-or-treating' rescue dogs nail their group Halloween costumes

These rescue dogs aced their group Halloween costumes by donning various themed outfits in anticipation of “trick-or-treating.”

Adorable toddler mimics inflatable Halloween decoration

One Maryland boy, who is known for his goofy antics, decided to give his mom a laugh by dancing along with an inflatable Jack Skellington Halloween decoration — and the likeness is uncanny.

Couple tests socially-distanced Halloween candy delivery system using drone

A Texas couple have been testing out several ways to create a socially-distanced and safe Halloween candy delivery system during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween

The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.

Krispy Kreme offering free Halloween doughnut to anyone who shows up in costume

Krispy Kreme announced on Wednesday that anyone who visits a participating location on Oct. 31 while wearing a Halloween costume will be entitled to a free doughnut of their choice.

Hallmark Channel releases 2020 holiday movie lineup

Despite Halloween being just around the corner, the Hallmark Channel has decided to release their holiday movie lineup, and the first movie premieres in October.

Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high

For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.