Veterans Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed
As the nation honors Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, some services and store operations and hours may be affected by the holdiay in your area.
As the nation honors Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, some services and store operations and hours may be affected by the holdiay in your area.
Thanksgiving meal deals are here: What Walmart, Target, Aldi, Lidl and more are offering
For families on a budget this year, here are some options for Thanksgiving meal deals that are $40 or less.
For families on a budget this year, here are some options for Thanksgiving meal deals that are $40 or less.
How you can help brighten the holidays for hospitalized kids
What started with one wagon of Christmas presents for patients at Texas Children's Hospital has grown into a statewide effort to bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and foster youth.
What started with one wagon of Christmas presents for patients at Texas Children's Hospital has grown into a statewide effort to bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and foster youth.
Dreaming of a White Christmas? Old Farmer's Almanac predicts 16 states could have a wintry holiday
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released some of its winter predictions and is calling for a White Christmas across these areas this year.
The Old Farmer's Almanac has released some of its winter predictions and is calling for a White Christmas across these areas this year.
US Postal Service 'Operation Santa' adoption registration now open
You can help fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families through "Operation Santa," the U.S. Postal Service program that lets groups and individuals adopt a letter and shop for gifts.
You can help fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families through "Operation Santa," the U.S. Postal Service program that lets groups and individuals adopt a letter and shop for gifts.
These were the top trending Halloween costumes in New York in 2026, according to Google
Did your costume make the list this year?
Did your costume make the list this year?
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.
As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know.
Walmart's holiday meal basket offers meal for 10: How much it costs and what's included
Walmart has relaunched its budget-friendly holiday meal basket, adding more items to the package to enjoy for Thanksgiving dinner.
Walmart has relaunched its budget-friendly holiday meal basket, adding more items to the package to enjoy for Thanksgiving dinner.
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.
Costco released a Thanksgiving meal bundle ahead of the upcoming holiday season, catering to consumers searching for convenience amid their dinner planning.
Annual 'Day of the Dead' celebrations, once a Latin American phenomenon, gain popularity across the US
When the last of the trick-or-treaters get home on Halloween night, the next seasonal event, a two-day celebration called "Day of the Dead," kicks off the following morning.
When the last of the trick-or-treaters get home on Halloween night, the next seasonal event, a two-day celebration called "Day of the Dead," kicks off the following morning.
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.
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.
A new ranking is revealing the best U.S. cities for Halloween, based on metrics including trick-or-treating, Halloween activities, safety and walkability.
Lizzo named grand marshal for Houston's 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade
Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo will serve as grand marshal for the 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston!
Grammy-winning superstar Lizzo will serve as grand marshal for the 77th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston!
The legend of 'Stingy Jack': How jack-o'-lanterns became part of Halloween
Lots of Halloween fans look forward to carving jack-o’-lanterns every year, but do they ever stop to think why they do it?
Lots of Halloween fans look forward to carving jack-o’-lanterns every year, but do they ever stop to think why they do it?
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.
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.
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.
Houston pumpkin composting program 2026: Drop-off locations, dates and rules
Don't toss those Halloween pumpkins! Houston is bringing back its annual pumpkin composting program, with two free drop-off locations open through Nov. 28. Here's where to go, when to drop them off and what you need to do first.
Don't toss those Halloween pumpkins! Houston is bringing back its annual pumpkin composting program, with two free drop-off locations open through Nov. 28. Here's where to go, when to drop them off and what you need to do first.
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.
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.
Sam's Club reveals 2026 Thanksgiving meal: Here's what it will cost
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
Sam’s Club is ready to help members enjoy a festive Thanksgiving meal at a cost of under $10 a person.
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.
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.