Outlet mall north of Phoenix gets ready for Christmas
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The mall, located in the Anthem area, is one of the first places to kick off the holiday season, and 2020 is no different, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. FOX 10 photojournalist Joe Tillman has a look.

Lowe’s to offer free curbside trick-or-treating for Halloween

The company announced that it plans to have “drive-through curbside trick-or-treating events” at all locations nationwide.

The Haunted Manor is sure to scare in San Tan Valley
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'Tis the season for all things spooky, and one valley family is definitely ready for Halloween. The McCaslin's, out in San Tan Valley, usually set up a haunted house every year, but the pandemic has changed their plans. So, they've decided to make their outdoor display even better this year. FOX 10 photojournalist Eduardo Santiago gives us a look. The Haunted Manor opens Oct. 3 and it'll run from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. through the month of October. Their address is 37868 N. Bonnie Ln., San Tan Valley, Arizona.

Krispy Kreme offering free Halloween doughnut to anyone who shows up in costume

Krispy Kreme announced on Wednesday that anyone who visits a participating location on Oct. 31 while wearing a Halloween costume will be entitled to a free doughnut of their choice.

Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will not ride the rails for 2020

The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not roll through southeast Wisconsin in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Hallmark Channel releases 2020 holiday movie lineup

Despite Halloween being just around the corner, the Hallmark Channel has decided to release their holiday movie lineup, and the first movie premieres in October.

Boredom prompts half of Americans to start holiday shopping early, study claims

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, thanks in part to all the hectic holiday shopping. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to dread dealing with the crowds at stores or malls, as everyone tries to find the perfect gift before it sells out.

Kraft releasing pumpkin spice mac and cheese this October

Kraft Heinz has released a pumpkin spice mac and cheese with fall seasoning, the newest autumn offering to hit the market.

CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities

The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.

New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square will be virtual in 2020

The organizers of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square say this year the event will be "virtually enhanced" due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high

For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Scottsdale costume shop, affected by COVID-19, hopes to stay open by Halloween

The Mardi Gras Costume Shop in Scottsdale, like many businesses in the Valley and across the U.S., has been badly affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and has had to lay off its staff members.