Drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat events across Greater Houston

Community groups and businesses across Greater Houston are making it a drive-through experience your kids can dress up and stay in the car while the treats come to them.

Halloween costume ideas with body paint
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All you need is a little creativity and some body paint for these DIY costume ideas.

Burger King offering free Whoppers to people who pass competitors' abandoned restaurants: 'Scary places'

In the spirit of Halloween, Burger King is trolling the competition by offering free Whoppers to anyone who dares to drive by a select number of abandoned fast-food restaurants once operated by unnamed rival chains.

Houston Ghost Tour in Historic Old Town Spring

The Houston Ghost Tour takes you on a walking adventure, as you listen and observe the mysterious surroundings that may keep just you up at night.

Santa Claus won't be coming to Macy's this year

Macy’s said Santa Claus won’t be greeting kids at its flagship New York store this year due to the coronavirus, interrupting a holiday tradition started nearly 160 years ago.

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.