Halloween

Orlando high school student makes superhero costumes for NICU babies

For the fifth year in a row, 11th grade student Rachel Maretsky made 100 superhero capes for NICU babies at Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies.

‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is the spookiest (and funniest) TV show you should be watching right now

You’d probably never think that a “mockumentary”-style TV show about a group of vampires who are roommates would be enjoyable, but somehow, FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” is the funniest TV show you’re probably not watching.

Take a stab at a new card game from the minds behind Halloween Horror Nights

Rain chances increase Sunday, Monday before coolest air of the season arrives late-week

Cold front to bring extra clouds Saturday, higher rain chances Sunday

It could be an up-and-down week in the weather department heading into Halloween.

New Orleans, Salem, Chattanooga? These popular U.S. Halloween spots will surprise you

Halloween will be an even better experience visiting these spots around the U.S.

Cue creepy piano music: Test your knowledge of ‘Halloween’ movie with this quiz

What do you know about the original "Halloween" movie?

These are all the best Halloween movies and TV shows you can stream right now

Since Halloween only comes around once a year, you’ve got to get your Halloween film binge-watching in while you can.

Spooky season returns: Check out these Central Florida-area haunted houses, trails

October is finally here and that means spooky season is once again upon us.

All-time high of more than $10 billion is expected to be spent on Halloween 2021, according to this group

Whether it’s shortages that are driving up prices of certain items or enthusiasm for the day in general, one thing is clear: It looks like there will be a lot of money spent on Halloween this year.

Testing an idea: Pumpkin seeds in the air fryer vs. the oven -- which reigned supreme?

A great fall tradition is roasting all the pumpkin seeds that you scoop out of your soon-to-be jack-o’-lantern -- and you’ve more than likely done it in the oven.

13 spooktacular movies you can watch with your kids on Netflix all month

Let’s officially talk Halloween.

VOTE: Help Morning News anchor Kirstin O’Connor choose costume for baby’s first Halloween

Here's your chance to pick a costume for the newest member of the News 6 team.

15 of the cutest-ever dog, cat costumes for Halloween

Just when you thought you had everything ready for Halloween, you realize that your pet dog or cat is missing their own costume to join the spooky festivities. Coming up with a Halloween costume idea...

Sorry turkey, but chili cook-offs are the new Friendsgiving

There are so many things to love about this time of year, including Friendsgiving, which is when a group of friends gathers together to celebrate Thanksgiving.

A list of the best (and worst) candy to give kids this Halloween

As U.S. top infectious diseases experts said families can feel safe trick-or-treating this year, don't be that house giving out the type of candy kids hate.

Spooky-good Halloween fun for adults

Halloween isn’t just fun for children.

Knock on wood: 7 common superstitions and the quirky explanations behind them

Have you ever paused in your tracks when a black cat crossed your path, or thrown salt over your shoulder after spilling it?

These 7 hilarious Halloween costumes will make all your friends LOL

Sure, Halloween is considered a spooky holiday, but it's also an opportune time to show off some humor.

Celebrate ‘Owloween’ with Birds of Prey Center in Maitland

The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is hosting an "Owloween Skeleton Extravaganza" during the month of October.

11 cozy-sounding recipes you absolutely need in your life this fall

There’s just something magical about the fall: The weather, the change in season, that feeling that Halloween is almost here, and for some, crunchy leaves, sweaters and bonfires.

Brace yourselves: 13 of the cutest-ever baby, toddler costumes for Halloween

What's one of the best parts of having a baby or a toddler? Why, dressing them up for Halloween, of course.

Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando offering contest, party, seasonal drinks

Boardwalk Bowl is coming for your Halloween.

‘Go out there, enjoy it:’ Fauci says it’s fine to trick-or-treat this year

The government’s top infectious diseases expert says families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this year for Halloween as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

Scare scale: Ranking the best houses of Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights opened for its 30th year to some terrifying screams Friday night at Universal Orlando Resort.

Halloween typically sees an increase in fatal car crashes, no matter what day of the week it’s on

While the main features of Halloween are candy and costumes, there is something else that typically increases when the day rolls around: Fatal car crashes.

Orlando donut shop offering ‘clowngram’ deliveries for Halloween

An Orlando donut shop is offering a special delivery service for Halloween that is sure to give people a case of coulrophobia.

9 reasons why ‘Hocus Pocus’ is the best Halloween movie of all time

There are so many Halloween movies to choose from when it comes to celebrating the spooky holiday, but none of them come close to the magic that is "Hocus Pocus."

October road trip? Creepiest places in Florida guaranteed to haunt your dreams

Full disclosure: Some of the stories below are not for the faint of heart.

‘Spooky Seas’ Halloween event arrives at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

‘Screamin’ Green Hauntoween’ returns to Crayola Experience

The Crayola Experience at the Florida Mall has brought back its Screamin’ Green Hauntween event, which runs through Oct. 31.

WATCH LIVE: Closing arguments in penalty phase of Markeith Loyd murder trial

Fog alert, then lots of sun and a warm day in Central Florida

A dense fog advisory in effect for Sumter Region