Pumpkins are now one of the most recognizable symbols of Halloween, but they weren’t used as jack-o’-lanterns until the mid-19th century. How did pumpkins go from being an ordinary squash to a ...

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is a Long Island treat that screams Halloween! Looking for a spectacle this spooky season? The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze transforms the Old Bethpage Village Restoration ...

What is Halloween without a jack-o'-lantern? The tradition of lighting a fire inside a vegetable is thought to be an ancient one originating in the Celtic traditions of Ireland and Scotland. Those ...

Ready for a gourd time? Nothing says Halloween like Jack O'Lantern Spectacular, a nighttime stroll through a dark forest speckled with thousands of glowing carved pumpkins. This magical treat draws ...

SEATTLE — After my daughter carved two jack-o’-lanterns this week, I was curious what we could do to keep them from getting moldy and help preserve them. So I searched, “how to protect your ...

Halloween is less than a month away and if you and your family are enthusiasts of this fun holiday, plan a day trip or a weekend to see The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze. You will not be disappointed.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In most area garden centers, pumpkins of many sizes, colors and shapes have taken the place of flowering hanging baskets and trays of perennials. It seems everyone is looking for ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. What’s more classic than carving a ...

Every season, picking pumpkins is the thing to do. And while the pumpkin patches across the U.S. are a fall-must-do, what's next? Brainstorming jack-o'-lantern ideas, of course! If you're looking to ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Jack-O-Lantern Trail returns to McConnell Springs Park this month and Lexington Parks & Recreation is asking residents to donate carved pumpkins to make the event ...