A Dubliner has spent a six-figure sum over the years on decorations to transform the front of his home into one of Ireland's most spectacular Halloween attractions.
Halloween is the perfect opportunity to think about the dichotomies inherent in the human condition. While its origins are murky, it appears to have evolved from ancient Celtic celebrations centered on the change of seasons and superstitious beliefs about evil spirits and death. During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church attempted to replace this pagan holiday with All Souls Day, dedicated to honoring saints and the dead.
Last year, he took it to another level, dressing as No-Face, a character from the Academy Award-winning animated film "Spirited Away." Wembanyama wore an all-black one-piece fit and covered his face with the trademark mask. The costume preceded a 25-point, 9-rebound, 7-assist performance plus 5 steals and blocks each against the Utah Jazz -- the second time in his career he put up at least five each in five stat categories.
I normally wait until the last minute to pick up candy for Halloween. This entails going to the supermarket during my lunch break on Halloween only to find that all of the Halloween-themed bags have already been replaced with Christmas ones. This usually leaves me with no option but to buy the only candy that normally comes individually wrapped in bulk: blow-pops and stacks and stacks of fun-sized chocolate bars. Beggars can't be choosers.
It's a huge weekend on the London social calendar, with Halloween parties galore, Day of the Dead fiestas, a smattering of early Bonfire Night celebrations and the final few days of October half-term entertainment all happening over the next couple of days. But while that sounds really fun, it also sounds...expensive! Blown all your money on a killer Halloween costume and/or a week of entertaining the kids? No worries; it's also an excellent weekend for wallet-friendly fun around the capital.
Welcome to Slate's weekly news quiz. It's Friday, which means it's time to test your knowledge of the week's news events. Your host, Ray Hamel, has concocted questions on news topics ranging from politics to business, from culture to sports to science. At the end of the quiz, you'll be able to compare your score with that of the average contestant, as well as that of a Slatesterwho has agreed to take the quiz on the record.
That's the point of Halloween, isn't it? It's spooky season, after all. But where other kids seemed to delight in this, like passengers on a roller coaster feeling exhilarated by the terror, for me, it was distinctly unpleasant, and the weirdness of feeling out of step with everyone else was a second, ancillary unpleasantness, one that blossomed in particular in my twenties as going out on Halloween became a de rigueur social event.
A-ha, the easiest fill-in question on a Friday ever. Are you just watching Game 6, which could be the final game of the "2025 Championship Season," or is there something more topically relevant also going on? Are you perhaps combining the two, somehow? (If you're towards the East Coast and have kiddos, the candy-gathering is probably done before the game starts;
Carving pumpkins is one of those Halloween activities that never really gets old, no matter how many times you do it. You get to display your artistic talent (or lack thereof), play with sharp objects, and even roast the seeds for a crunchy treat at the end. You won't get any actual pumpkin seeds out of Ghost Town Pumpkin Festival, but it's still a great seasonal space to hang out, carve pumpkins, and partake in other timeless Halloween activities.
Welcome to the Monster Mash-Up Generator - where spooky meets snackable. It's part art project, part chaos experiment, and 100% Halloween magic. Answer some spooky questions, mix in a monstrous mood, and watch as your creation transforms into a deliciously unhinged delight. Whether it's a cupcake werewolf, a Jell-O ghost, or something no kitchen should ever allow, your masterpiece awaits. Go on - do the mash!
On Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd of the Washington Capitols became the first African-American to play in an NBA game; Lloyd would go on to play for nine seasons, winning an NBA championship in 1955 with the Syracuse Nationals. Also on this date: In 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed a proclamation making Nevada the 36th state, eight days before the presidential election.
But while people may love these Halloween traditions, not everyone agrees on what to call the night of October 30, a night where pre-Halloween pranksters often come out. For many people, it's "mischief night"; for others, its "cabbage night," "goosey night," "devil's eve," "gate night," "moving night," "mat night," or "corn night." And then there are those who don't have any word at all for Halloween eve and save their tricks for Halloween proper.
I looked around. There were no utensils to eat it with. "Can I have a knife and fork please?" I asked. My friend stared at me with disbelief. "No, we don't do that here." You see, in the U.K., at least at that time, pizzas came whole. No slices. And you ate the pizza with a knife and fork. So I was a bit confused.
Costume is a small boutique in Dublin's city centre, usually fronted with elegant window displays of beautifully dressed mannequins. Last October, however, Marguerite O'Molloy was passing on her way for a manicure and found something startlingly different. The shop is on Castle Market, a pedestrian shopping area, O'Molloy says. It's a really lively, cool area and a regular haunt of mine; I actually met my husband in the famous Grogan's Castle Lounge pub on the opposite corner.
On a Sunday afternoon in San Jose, a teenage girl in a witch's hat rushed toward a table piled with crystal jewelry while down the aisle a boy in a Spider-Man suit stopped to stare wide-eyed at a jumping spider crawling in a display case. This is the Peculiarities Market, a parking lot on 866 Park Ave. transformed on Oct. 12 into an unusual gathering of spooky craftmakers.
Downtown Pleasant Hill invites families, friends, and Halloween enthusiasts of all ages to join its beloved Annual Halloween Spooktacular celebration! This free community event is packed with festive activities and spooky fun in the heart of Downtown Pleasant Hill. An afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun, featuring a face painter, an interactive balloon artist, chalk art, photo booth, and free goodie bags for children (while supplies last).
Start your Most Best Halloween night with KALW! Join us for an evening of karaoke, open mic, live art, poetry, costumes, prizes, and the final night of the OPEN DECKS art show. Bring your voice, your verse, your weird, your wonderful. Step up to the mic, sing your heart out, or just enjoy the talent and mischief of the KALW community. We'll have live art, poetry performances, and treats (no tricks!) to keep the vibes flowing.
