Tag Archives: Halloween

When radio producer Kara McGuirk-Allison was 4 years old, she woke up one night “absolutely convinced there was a ghost in the room with me.” As an adult, that memory  rushed back when she read a Pew Research Center survey that found that 65 percent of Americans believe in the …

We’re approaching that hallowed time of year that spooks parents. Last-minute costume scrambles, sugar-induced meltdowns, tracking teens’ whereabouts, and attempting to monitor the candy calorie intake. But for parents of kids with food allergies, there is a different and extra reason to be frightful. For millions of kids with food …

Halloween is almost here! If you’re hosting a party this year, impress your friends with these festive, affordable and easy decoration ideas! 1. Digital Decorations from AtmosFX

It’s time for scary costumes, carving pumpkins, candy and trick or treating. As Halloween approaches, there are some things parents and children need to remember. Sharon Schweitzer, an international etiquette expert, author, and founder of Protocol & Etiquette Worldwide, offers these 10 Halloween tips and tricks: • Select Appropriate Costumes: …

Win 4 tickets to Trick-or-Treating at Mount Vernon! When: Valid for either Saturday, Oct. 29 or Monday, Oct. 31, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Participate in a special scavenger hunt, take a wagon ride on the 12-acre field, and create a boo-tiful Halloween craft in this unforgettable evening. Come and see wool carding, …

How Scared Are You Willing to Get? From zombie walks to creepy haunted houses, we have you covered on the best local Halloween events all over the DMV.  Scare Level Key: 1 = Mild Scares 2 = Medium Madness 3 = Maximum Terror 1. Night of the Living Zoo Scare …