An ancient Celtic Festival, the Catholic Church, the Irish Potato Famine, and community leaders turned Halloween into the holiday we know today. Here's the history.

Carving jack-o'-lanterns started long before the legend of the Headless Horseman. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks to Cindy Ott, author of "Pumpkin: The Curious History of an American Icon." ...

Since it's a haunting holiday, costumes based around spirits, ghouls, witches are classic and spotted throughout the years.

Heidi Klum has slithered straight into Halloween history. The self-proclaimed "Queen of Halloween" unveiled her jaw-dropping 2025 costume at her annual New York City bash — transforming into the ...

Buffalo Trace Distillery is celebrating Halloween with a new after-hours event called “Night at the Distillery,” offering guests a mix of history, folklore, and a few ghostly tales. The self-guided ...

Howlin’ at the Moon will be scaring up a spooky good time from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at the ...