Washing Halloween candy wrappers will reduce COVID-19 risk, researchers find

According to researchers at the University of California, the risk of contracting COVID-19 from Halloween candy could be reduced to near zero if candy givers wash their hands and wash the candy packaging with dish soap, a new study found.

To trick-or-treat or not: Families celebrate Halloween during coronavirus pandemic

Many families are changing their usual Halloween plans to celebrate quietly during the coronavirus pandemic, while others are opting to go trick-or-treating to keep things as normal as possible.

Artist creates 'Baby Yoda' out of giant 451-pound pumpkin

Pumpkin decorating season, it is. An Ohio artist turned a massive 451-pound pumpkin into an adorable "Baby Yoda" -- complete with the oversized ears.

7-year-old celebrates Halloween with ‘Lion King’ VHS costume

Max, 7, used hot glue, foam board, duct tape, posters and a Styrofoam cooler to dress up as a VHS copy of the Disney classic “The Lion King.”

Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Hillsborough deputies to remind sex offenders of Halloween rules

Hillsborough County deputies are heading to the homes of sex offenders to remind them they are not allowed to participate in Halloween activities.

NICU babies celebrate Halloween in adorable fashion at Florida hospital

Staff at a Florida hospital dressed up their NICU babies in pint-sized costumes to help their littlest patients celebrate their first Halloween in style,

Drugs found in child's Halloween candy after 'Trunk or Treat' event in Simi Valley

Police are reminding parents to inspect their children's Halloween candy after a bag of prescription painkillers and an anti-anxiety drug were discovered in a child’s bag of candy after an event in Simi Valley Friday evening.

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.