Author: Hannah Whitfield
Hannah Whitfield covers home, lifestyle and entertainment for Fox Bulletin, from kitchen equipment worth the counter space to the record books behind the year's biggest films, albums and shows. Specifications, prices and chart positions get checked before anything is recommended.
Trunk or Treat Ideas: 12 Themes, Games and Setups
Twelve trunk themes sorted by how long they take to build, the games that keep a candy line moving, and the parking-lot layout organizers use for a trunk or treat.
Best Halloween Movies: 15 Family, Classic and Modern Horror Picks
Fifteen Halloween movies for kids, classic horror fans and modern horror buffs, each with its MPA rating, runtime, director and a 4K, Blu-ray or DVD edition.
Best Group Halloween Costumes: 7 Compared on Headcount and Sizes
Scooby-Doo, Ghostbusters, The Wizard of Oz, Super Mario, Inside Out, Bluey and Ninja Turtles group costumes compared on headcount, matching characters and sizes.
Most Popular Halloween Candy 2026: The Top Pick in Every State
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups top the 2026 Halloween candy rankings for a third year. The national top 10, the standout candy in all 50 states, and NRF's $4.1 billion candy spending forecast.
Best Halloween Inflatables: 7 Compared on Height and Setup
Seven Halloween inflatables compared on height, footprint and anchoring, from a 12 ft Gemmy ghost and a 9 ft Stay Puft to window tentacles, plus blower power draw and wind tips.
Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations: 7 Compared on Size and Power
Seven outdoor Halloween decorations compared on size, power source and weather rating, plus how to power a yard display safely with GFCI outlets, outdoor cords and timers.
Best Fog Machine: 7 Compared on Output, Heat-Up Time and Low Fog
Seven fog machines from Chauvet DJ, ADJ and Donner compared on wattage, rated output, heat-up time and tank size, plus which fog fluid to use, how to get low-lying fog and how to run fog indoors near smoke alarms.
Best Halloween Animatronics: 7 Compared on Size, Sensors and Power
Seven Halloween animatronics from Haunted Hill Farm, Gemmy, Seasonal Visions, JOYIN and Quntis, compared on height, motion, radar, sound and touch triggers, batteries versus plug-in power, and covered-porch ratings.
Halloween Songs: 16 Classics and Their Billboard Chart Peaks
Sixteen Halloween songs for kids, classic rock fans and pop playlists, from Monster Mash to Bury a Friend, with the Hot 100 peak and an RIAA or Library of Congress milestone for each.
History of Halloween: From Samhain Bonfires to Trick-or-Treat
How Halloween grew from the Gaelic festival of Samhain and the Christian feast of All Hallows into souling, guising, pumpkin jack-o'-lanterns and the American trick-or-treat night.
When Is Halloween 2026? Date, Day and Trick-or-Treat Hours
Halloween 2026 is Saturday, October 31. Trick-or-treat hours set by US towns, why the date never moves, the federal holiday question, and the clock change the next morning.
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos): Dates, Traditions and Meaning
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) runs November 1 and 2: children are welcomed first, adults second. The 2026 dates, the ofrenda and what each element means, La Catrina, regional customs and US celebrations.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Dates, Houses and Ticket Prices
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs select nights through November 1 at Universal Orlando (10 houses) and Universal Studios Hollywood (8 houses plus the Terror Tram). The remaining dates, every house and what each ticket costs.
How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds: Oven Times, Temperatures and Seasonings
How to roast pumpkin seeds the way extension services do it: clean them in water, dry them, then roast at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes, with five seasoning mixes and USDA nutrition figures.
How to Carve a Pumpkin: Step by Step, Plus How to Make It Last
How to carve a pumpkin the way extension services teach it: pick a sound one, cut an angled lid, thin the wall to an inch, transfer a pattern, and keep it from rotting for 7 to 10 days.