Massive Anoka pumpkin being carved into world’s largest jack-o-lantern

The city of Anoka is saying go big or gourd home. A champion pumpkin grown in Anoka is expected to break two Guinness World Records this week.

Plymouth man with Parkinson's trades beloved light show for Halloween event

After pulling the plug on his annual holiday light show in Plymouth last year, Mike Justak of PD Shimmers is back with a Halloween projection show to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease – something he's battled for nearly two decades. 

LA County neighbors get 'mandatory trick-or-treat' fliers demanding Halloween candies

It is unknown if the fliers were distributed by a sweet-toothed child. However, some families are not taking these "mandatory" Halloween trick-or-treat demands lightly. In fact, some found the act annoying.

Small business holiday gift ideas

We had such a strong response to our small business section last year that we’ve doubled the capacity for this year. Enjoy these thoughtfully made gifts as we shine some light on the little guys.

Dentist shares best, worst Halloween candy for your teeth

Atlanta dentist Alex Rodriguez, who is also a father of two, says there is no such thing as "bad" candy for your teeth, but you may want to limit certain kinds of candy that can be trickier on your teeth.

Pumpkin patches in north Georgia: Directions, hours, farms to visit

The weather is cool and crisp. Autumn has officially arrived in Georgia. If your idea of a fun fall day is picking out a pumpkin to carve into a Jack-O-Lantern, here are some pumpkin patches in the metro-Atlanta area:

A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly

From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.

Turkey prices up 73% compared to last year due to factors like the bird flu

Turkey businesses dealing with cases of the bird flu are having their production for the holiday season impacted as the cost of turkey rises at grocery stores.

How to stop squirrels, other critters from eating your pumpkins

From cayenne pepper to owl decoys, here are some suggestions from experts on how to safely keep the squirrels at bay this Halloween.

12-foot Halloween skeleton stolen from Austin neighborhood

An Austin community is offering a reward for information leading to the identity of the person caught stealing a 12-foot skeleton from a front yard.

Holiday return policies: What to know

The National Retail Federation says stores incur $166 million in merchandise returns for every $1 billion in sales.