Halloween
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October 8, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Cost of candy on the rise ahead of Halloween

The supply of cocoa isn't keeping up with the demand, with prices for a bowl of candy about $10 more than last year.
October 8, 2024 at 2:54 PM
VIDEO: Cost of candy on the rise ahead of Halloween
October 8, 2024 at 1:52 PM

Halloween candy prices are scary high. Here's where to find deals

The cost of candies and chocolates has soared scarily high with Halloween just 23 days away.
October 8, 2024 at 1:52 PM
A customer shops for Halloween candy at a Walmart Supercenter store on Oct. 24, 2023 in Austin.
October 7, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Toddler gets into Halloween spirit with cute dance to scary movie song

A North Carolina toddler is getting into the Halloween spirit and dancing her way to Oct. 31.
October 7, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Brian Schwartz shared a cute and funny video of his 12-month-old daughter getting into the Halloween spirit and dancing to a scary movie theme song.
October 5, 2024 at 1:05 AM

Grandmother creates a Taylor Swift-themed skeleton yard ahead of Halloween

Louellen Berger and her 11 grandchildren worked on this decor, which they call the “Terror Swift: the scERAs Tour.”
October 5, 2024 at 1:05 AM
VIDEO: Grandmother creates a Taylor Swift-themed skeleton yard ahead of Halloween
October 4, 2024 at 8:22 PM

Homeowner goes all out with Taylor Swift-themed giant skeleton display

A New Orleans home is attracting visitors with a Taylor Swift-themed giant skeleton display for Halloween.
October 4, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Louellen Berger decorated her New Orleans home with Taylor Swift-themed giant skeletons for Halloween.
October 2, 2024 at 5:33 PM

Dunkin' debuts Halloween Munchkin bucket with festive new donuts

Check out the new Halloween Munchkin bucket and more seasonal menu items at Dunkin'.
October 2, 2024 at 5:33 PM
A new Halloween Munchkin' bucket at Dunkin'.
October 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM

Shop these adorable 2024 Halloween costumes for kids and babies

Shop costumes for little ones plus accessories and toys they'll love for Halloween.
October 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Shop these adorable 2024 Halloween costumes for babies and kids
October 2, 2024 at 12:42 PM

Boo Buckets back at McDonald's for Halloween Happy Meals

The Boo Buckets are back at McDonald's for a limited time ahead of Halloween and come in four colors.
October 2, 2024 at 12:42 PM
McDonald's Happy Meal Boo Buckets.
October 1, 2024 at 7:56 PM

Top trending Halloween costumes for 2024: Must-have looks for adults and more

Plus, check out amazing Halloween jewelry, sweaters and accessories to show off your spirit for the season.
October 1, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Shop Halloween costumes, accessories and more
September 27, 2024 at 3:31 PM

Preview of 'Nightmare Before Christmas' light trail'

"GMA" shares a first look at a light trail inspired by the Tim Burton film, "The Nightmare Before Christmas," which will be on display at the New York Botanical Garden.
September 27, 2024 at 3:31 PM
VIDEO: Preview of 'Nightmare Before Christmas' light trail'
September 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Halloween superfans see the culture catching up to them. (A 12-foot skeleton helped)

Five years ago this Halloween, Home Depot introduced a 12-foot-tall skeleton
September 26, 2024 at 3:42 PM
A towering Halloween human skeleton appears with a giant canine skeleton in front of a house in Westchester County, N.Y., on Sept. 23, 2024. The giant skeletons have upped the game on decorations, and Halloween superfans are thrilled. (AP Photo/Julia Rubin)
September 24, 2024 at 7:38 PM

Try this wicked DIY wine cooler for your Halloween party

Digital creator Mackenzie Biehl has all the DIY Halloween ideas!
September 24, 2024 at 7:38 PM
Digital creator Mackenzie Biehl has all the DIY Halloween ideas!
September 24, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Baby completely undaunted by scary-looking Halloween mask

A mom shared a funny video clip of her four-month-old’s reaction when he noticed a scary-looking Halloween mask across from his car seat.
September 24, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Tiffany Roxby shared a video of her son Hudson laughing at the sight of a scary-looking Halloween mask.
September 23, 2024 at 9:45 PM

Shop Home Depot's thrilling outdoor decor for a hauntingly festive season

Create an entire haunt in your front yard with Home Depot's cast of creepy characters.
September 23, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Shop Home Depot’s outdoor Halloween décor
September 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM

Fearless baby finds Halloween mask amusing

Four-month-old Hudson doesn't mind this scary Halloween clown mask!
September 23, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Four-month-old Hudson doesn't mind this scary Halloween clown mask!
September 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM

19 Halloween advent and countdown calendars to shop before October

Build excitement for Halloween by marking each day in October with a special treat.
September 23, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Scary Squad Halloween Countdown Calendar
September 16, 2024 at 8:31 PM

These DIY ghost candles are perfect for your Halloween decor

All you need is some hot water, candles, and a black marker.
September 16, 2024 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: These DIY ghost candles are perfect for your Halloween decor
1 month ago

Get festive and snug: Old Navy's matching family Halloween pajamas are 40% off

Old Navy's family pjs are an affordable way to get in the Halloween spirit.
1 month ago
 Shop Old Navy’s matching family Halloween PJ sets
1 month ago

Lewis the Pumpkin Ghoul spotted in stores

TikTokers shared videos of the return of Target’s Halloween superstar in stores.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Lewis the Pumpkin Ghoul spotted in stores
2 months ago

'GMA' celebrates 'Summerween'

ABC News’ Lori Bergamotto is here to help kick off the scary season a bit earlier with fun ways to bring the Halloween vibes into the summer.
2 months ago
VIDEO: 'GMA' celebrates 'Summerween'
2 months ago

How the early Halloween shopping trend could land you a good deal

Shoppers and retailers are getting a jumpstart on holiday shopping by celebrating Halloween early in the summertime. ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous has the latest on the Summerween trend.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How the early Halloween shopping trend could land you a good deal
10 months ago

Man gets emotional while handing out candy to trick-or-treaters

Our eyes still aren't dry after watching this.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Man gets emotional while handing out candy to trick-or-treaters
1 year ago

Family dresses in creative, elaborate costumes throughout the month of October

From the entire cast of characters in “Up” to all seven “Harry Potter” horcruxes to the Taylor Swift Ticketmaster fiasco, this family brings their all to Halloween and beyond!
1 year ago
VIDEO: Family dresses in creative, elaborate costumes throughout the month of October
1 year ago

Couple celebrates 64th wedding anniversary by dressing as bride, groom on Halloween

This is the most wholesome thing you will see today.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Couple celebrates 64th wedding anniversary by dressing as bride, groom on Halloween
1 year ago

Forget the trash – there’s a better way to dispose of that old jack-o'-lantern

What to do with leftover pumpkins after Halloween is over.
1 year ago
Pumpkins are displayed during a Halloween celebration in Vilnius, Lithuanian, Oct. 30, 2023.
1 year ago

David Beckham calls Dwayne Johnson 'the winner' of Halloween

Actor Dwayne Johnson earned praise from David Beckham this week after he dressed up as the soccer star for Halloween.
1 year ago
Dwayne Johnson and soccer player David Beckham attend Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards, July 17, 2014, in Los Angeles.
1 year ago

Keep the Halloween spirit alive with this vampire-inspired cocktail

Chef George Duran shows us how to whip up this creepy, “bloody” beet juice cocktail, complete with lychee fruit eyes.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Keep the Halloween spirit alive with this vampire-inspired cocktail
1 year ago

How to sustainably discard jack-o-lanterns once the holidays are over

Millions of pumpkins will be sent to landfills, but there's a better way.
1 year ago
Millions of pumpkins will be sent to landfills, but there's a better way.
1 year ago

I’m a dietitian and mom. This is what I do with Halloween candy

Dani Lebovitz, a mom of three, says kids can use candy for playing, eating and learning.
1 year ago
Dani Lebovitz, a registered pediatric dietitian, encourages her daughters to eat and play with their Halloween candy.
1 year ago

Watch Heidi Klum transform into a peacock for Halloween 2023

Heidi Klum is known to deliver some of the most iconic Halloween looks, and she didn't disappoint this year when she transformed into a peacock.
1 year ago
Heidi Klum attends Heidi Klum's 22nd Annual Halloween Party presented by Patron El Alto at Marquee on October 31, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Heidi Klum)
1 year ago

Peta Murgatroyd shares sweet photos of sons Rio, Shai for Halloween

Peta Murgatroyd shares photos of sons for Halloween.
1 year ago
Peta Murgatroyd appears in this split main image with her four month old son, Rio.
1 year ago

Heidi Klum says she tapped Cirque Du Soleil to help with costume reveal

“GMA” spoke to Heidi Klum about the inspiration behind her peacock costume on the red carpet of her Halloween party.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Heidi Klum says she tapped Cirque Du Soleil to help with costume reveal
1 year ago

Watch Heidi Klum’s incredible costume reveal

Heidi Klum dressed up as a peacock, proving once again that she is the queen of Halloween.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Watch Heidi Klum’s incredible costume reveal
1 year ago

Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns line steps of Kentucky's Transylvania University

Some 500 jack-o'-lanterns flickered on the steps of Transylvania University’s Old Morrison building in Lexington, Kentucky, for the 13th annual PumpkinMania festival.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Hundreds of jack-o'-lanterns line steps of Kentucky's Transylvania University
1 year ago

FDA warns parents to look out for medicinal gummies in Halloween candy

Reports of kids mistaking medicinal gummies for candy have risen, according to officials.
1 year ago
VIDEO: FDA warns parents to look out for medicinal gummies in Halloween candy
1 year ago

Sisters named 'best dressed' for viral Halloween costume

Two sisters in Georgia teamed up to pull off a creative Halloween roller coaster costume that has since gone viral.
1 year ago
Laurie Dabbs Gayton and her sister dressed up as the "Real Estate Rollercoaster" for Halloween.
1 year ago

Pair of Georgia sisters go viral with spectacular and home-made Halloween costumes

This duo has scared up massive attention with their outfits. The siblings from the Dirty South have garnered approximately 27 million views on TikTok showing off their costumes.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Pair of Georgia sisters go viral with spectacular and home-made Halloween costumes
1 year ago

'GMA' hosts 'Monstrous Masquerade' costume contest

Three families face off for a grand prize and the Golden Pumpkin Trophy.
1 year ago
VIDEO: 'GMA' hosts 'Monstrous Masquerade' costume contest
1 year ago

Michigan family dazzles with extravagant 'Stranger Things' Halloween display

The Bostick family always does Halloween in style. This year's display, which was complete with pyrotechnics, flashing lights and music from the Netflix show, was no exception.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Michigan family dazzles with extravagant 'Stranger Things' Halloween display
1 year ago

Last-minute Halloween looks

Etsy trend expert Dayna Isom Johnson has what you need to know about this year’s Halloween trends and last-minute costume ideas.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Last-minute Halloween looks
1 year ago

The meaning behind color-painted pumpkins

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jen Ashton explains how color-painted pumpkins can signal a child’s allergy or special needs to trick-or-treaters.
1 year ago
VIDEO: The meaning behind color-painted pumpkins
1 year ago

Tips for last-minute Halloween party

"GMA" lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto shares ideas to transform items you can find at your local drugstore into decorations for the Halloween festivities.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Tips for last-minute Halloween party
1 year ago

Ariana Grande, Elizabeth Gillies pay homage to 'Showgirls' for Halloween

Former "Victorious" co-stars Ariana Grande and Elizabeth Gillies are winning Halloween with their "Showgirls" homage.
1 year ago
Elizabeth Gillies and Ariana Grande in stills from a video of them recreating a scene from "Showgirls."
1 year ago

Kids' Halloween costumes inspired by 2023's biggest news stories

In “Boo Are You Wearing?,” the kids of “The View” get decked out as this year’s hottest topics, joined by the show's wardrobe supervisor Ashley Alderfer-Kaufman.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Kids' Halloween costumes inspired by 2023's biggest news stories
1 year ago

Twin Cities see biggest Halloween snowfall in over 30 years

Minneapolis-Saint Paul residents awoke to a white Halloween as over two and a half inches of snow fell on the city.
1 year ago
A snow storm hits Minnesota on Oct. 31, 2023.
1 year ago

Dad builds incredible 'Cars' Halloween costume for son

Edgar Escobar's 3-year-old son is crazy about semitrucks, so he transformed his electric truck into the character Mack from the Pixar film "Cars."
1 year ago
VIDEO: Dad builds incredible 'Cars' Halloween costume for son
1 year ago

'GMA' hosts dog costume parade for Halloween

Four-legged stars from the 33rd annual Tompkins Halloween Dog Parade in New York City were invited to show off their costumes and compete in the categories of creativity, character, comfort and more.
1 year ago
VIDEO: 'GMA' hosts dog costume parade for Halloween
1 year ago

Houses across the US show off Halloween displays

ABC News’ Lara Spencer highlights some of her favorite festive and spooky displays from homes in Michigan, Utah, New York and Georgia.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Houses across the US show off Halloween displays
1 year ago

Carla Hall and Richard Blais face off in Halloween dessert competition

The "Top Chef" alums showcase two tasty treats to serve at your holiday party.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Carla Hall and Richard Blais face off in Halloween dessert competition
1 year ago

These NICU babies are ready for Halloween -- See the adorable pics

The NICU babies at Advocate Children's Hospital are all dressed up for Halloween.
1 year ago
Twins Emelia and Maeve are the sweetest Twinkies.