Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target

As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know.

Costco unveils 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal; here's what it costs

Costco released a Thanksgiving meal bundle ahead of the upcoming holiday season, catering to consumers searching for convenience amid their dinner planning.

Trick-or-treat weather has gotten warmer in most of the US: See the map

Climate change may be taking some of the chill out of Halloween, with October nights warming across many major U.S. cities over the past five decades.

America's best cities for Halloween, ranked

A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.

Halloween candy sales sluggish as shoppers face higher prices, affordability concerns

Halloween is next weekend but candy aisles aren’t emptying out at most stores as cost-conscious shoppers eye chocolate prices and balance affordability as they fill out their shopping lists. 

These haunted attractions rank as the top venues nationwide in 2026

With Halloween around the corner venues nationwide are opening their doors to crowds looking for a scare at some of the top haunted houses nationwide.

How to stop pumpkin rot: 5 tips to make your jack-o'-lantern last longer

There are some steps that will help preserve that scary face and keep it from starting to look like it is melting for a little longer.

Here are 2026’s hottest Halloween costumes, as ranked by Google searches

If you’re still looking for Halloween costume ideas or you’d like to get an idea of what to expect from trick-or-treaters, Google just released its annual Frightgeist list of the most-searched costumes this year.

Top Halloween candies by state for 2026

A 2026 candy report finds that fruity and sour treats are gaining ground as Halloween shoppers adjust to rising chocolate prices.

Worst Halloween candy for kids’ teeth ranked by pediatric dentists

With Halloween just around the corner, households across the country are bracing for a massive influx of sugar. But pediatric dentists warn that the type of candy kids bring home matters just as much as the quantity eaten.

Watch: Pumpkin flies 1,900 feet in pumpkin chunkin' launch

A Belgian engineering team makes pumpkin chunkin’ history with a record-breaking launch and third straight championship victory.

Hershey changes Reese’s Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design

The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy.

Spirit Christmas to open 4 stores in Florida this holiday season

Spirit Christmas, the spin-off concept from the company behind Spirit Halloween, is expanding to Florida this year with four stores.

2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade

Holiday travel costs are reaching decade-high levels because of rising fuel prices, fewer flights and higher fees, prompting travelers to book early and avoid peak travel days.