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LEGOLAND Germany Halloween Event 2026: October 3 – November 8
LEGOLAND Germany Resort is hosting its annual Halloween event from October 3 to November 8, 2026, featuring spooky activities for children of all ages, with tickets starting at €39 . Key Activities: Horror Street: A spooky-decorated path from the entrance through the park Land of the Knights: Enchanted pumpkins, friendly ghosts, and rattling skeletons Monster Dance in MINILAND: On Halloween Saturdays, DJs host a monster dance party Pimpinella's Witch House: Trick-or-treating at the witch's house LEGO Studios 4D Film: "The Monsters Are Loose!" children's event Grand Finale: On Saturday, November 7, the park will stay open late with a fantastic fireworks display at approximately 7 PM . Monster Characters: Witch Scarecrow Skeleton LEGO Halloween characters for meet-and-greets
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Six Flags New England Fall Events: Kids Boo Fest and Fright Fest
Six Flags New England has announced its 2026 fall events lineup, featuring Oktoberfest, family-friendly Kids Boo Fest, and the thrills of Fright Fest from September through November . Kids Boo Fest (Sept. 26 – Nov. 1): Family-friendly Halloween celebration for younger guests Trick-or-treat trails Halloween-themed activities and entertainment Festive experiences designed for little ghouls and goblins Takes place on weekends and select dates Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS (Select nights): Signature Halloween event with haunted attractions Scare zones and terrifying mazes Frightening characters throughout the park Takes place on select nights, including weekends Auditions: Six Flags New England is seeking actors, singers, and dancers for Fright Fest and Kids Boo Fest teams, with auditions on August 22 and September 5 .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-31
Ozzy Osbourne Haunted House at Universal Studios
Universal Studios has opened an "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness" haunted house at its Orlando and Hollywood parks for Halloween Horror Nights 2026, inspired by the late heavy metal icon's music and career . The Experience: Themed houses based on Ozzy's solo career, spanning four decades of music Inspired by albums: BLIZZARD OF OZZ, DIARY OF A MADMAN, BARK AT THE MOON, NO MORE TEARS, and ORDINARY MAN Music serves as the "red thread" through every room The Hollywood house is a "time travel" from his early childhood to the "Osbourne Asylum" The Orlando house takes visitors through "old ruins and dark dungeons" before boarding the "Crazy Train" Sharon Osbourne's Reaction: "I'm sure he's watching from above with a smile," Sharon said. "He always joked that every day was Halloween at our home. This attraction couldn't be more fitting" . The houses run through November 1, 2026 .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-31
Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights 2026: 35th Anniversary with 10 Haunted Houses
Universal Orlando Resort's Halloween Horror Nights 2026 kicks off August 28, marking its 35th anniversary with 10 haunted houses, running for 49 select nights through November 1 . The Theme: "Infernal Carnival of Nightmares" overseen by icons Jack the Clown and Dr. Oddfellow, who reign as the ringmasters of terror. The event blends horror and pop culture, twisted original tales, and notorious characters from Horror Nights past . Haunted House Lineup (10 Houses): Stranger Things 5: The final season of Netflix's hit series Sinners: Based on Warner Bros. Pictures' vampire film set at Club Juke Hellraiser: Descend into the Lament Configuration puzzle box with Pinhead Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness: A tribute to the heavy metal icon's disturbing world Evil Dead Burn: A terrifying journey through Deadite encounters Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control: The twisted rivalry between Horror Nights icons INVASION: Alien Abduction: An encounter with an aggressive alien craft H.R. Blooden
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Halloween Riots Break Out Across Europe: 86 Arrested in France
Riots broke out in several cities in Scotland, Germany, Austria, and France on Halloween, with 86 arrests in France alone . Violence Across Europe: Multiple cities affected in Scotland, Germany, and Austria 86 arrests in France Unrest linked to Halloween celebrations The reports highlight growing concerns about public disorder during Halloween celebrations in European cities. Authorities have faced challenges managing large crowds during the holiday
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TikTok Drives Halloween Discovery, But Stores Drive Purchases
Mars' report reveals a clean digital-to-physical shopping journey for Halloween treats, with social media driving discovery but brick-and-mortar stores closing sales . Discovery Channels (Gen Z): TikTok: 53% YouTube: 49% Instagram: 48% Purchase Channels (Gen Z): Large-format retailers: 43% Grocery stores: 41% TikTok Shop/social commerce: only 10% Retailer Advice: "When online excitement peaks, shelves need to be ready," LeBel advises. Retailers should stock both novelty and classic offerings, as consumers view Halloween as a whole season .
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Mars 2026 Halloween Products: Twix Skulls, Skittles Pop'D, and Ghoulish Green
Mars has unveiled its 2026 Halloween lineup, balancing nostalgic classics with sensory-driven novelty products . New for 2026: Twix Skulls: Skull-shaped Twix bars in fun size Snickers Pumpkins: Pumpkin-shaped Snickers in fun size Skittles Pop'D Creepy Crunch: Freeze-dried Skittles with Halloween flavors (Ghostly Lime, Cursed Apple, Blood Orange, Beastly Blackberry, Red Raspberry) Skittles Shriekers: Halloween-themed sour flavors in fun size M&M's Halloween Blend: Orange and black pieces playing into nostalgia Snickers and Twix Ghoulish Green: Bright green caramel filling for seasonal color appeal Consumer Preferences: 71% want texture in their treats 58% seek "extreme" flavors 72% say Halloween needs iconic candy brands M&M's is viewed as the #1 Halloween candy brand
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-31
Halloween Has Become a Full Season: 57% of U.S. Adults Celebrate Beyond October 31
Mars Inc.'s 2026 "Tricks, Treats and Trends" report reveals that Halloween is no longer a single-day event but a multi-month season . Key Findings: 57% of U.S. adults view Halloween as a full season instead of one day 66% would buy their favorite Halloween candy year-round Nearly 60% of Gen Z is aware of "Summerween" – the summer take on Halloween 30% of Gen Z have already participated in Summerween celebrations Summerween Origins: Summerween began as a fictional holiday in the TV show "Gravity Falls" and has been adopted by fans since 2020 as an informal summer Halloween celebration. The date is the second-to-last Friday of June, roughly 100 days before Halloween . Mars Strategy: "More than half of US adults view Halloween as a multi-month experience, and with the rise of Summerween celebrations, the category is adapting to a larger potential sales window," said Tim LeBel, chief Halloween officer at Mars Snacking North America. Mars now starts producing Halloween candy in the s
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Target Apologizes for Controversial "Blackface" Clown Halloween Costume
Target faced widespread backlash in August 2026 for selling a children's Halloween clown costume that critics compared to racist "blackface" imagery from the Jim Crow era . The Controversy: The "Kids' Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume" featured black and orange geometric patterns, a black hood, an exaggerated white smiling mouth, and black gloves. Critics noted that the product image, modeled by a Black child in a pose with one leg raised, mirrored historical photos of minstrel show performers . Target's Response: "We removed an offensive Halloween costume that should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer for sale. As a company, we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry," Target stated. "We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners" . The company is reviewing how the product was approved . DEI Context: Some community leaders noted that Target had scaled back its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives
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Liverpool and Merseyside Christmas Lights Switch-On Events 2026
Various towns across Liverpool, Merseyside, and Cheshire have confirmed their Christmas lights switch-on events for 2026. Key Dates: Liverpool city centre: November 13 (Christmas lights), November 20 (Christmas tree on Church Street) Eccleston, St Helens: December 6 with Christmas market, live performances, and funfair rides Gatacre: November 22, 4 p.m. with Wall of Sound Choir and Santa visit Huyton: November 14, 3-7 p.m. with TV presenter Claire Hannah hosting, Jersey Boys tribute band The Ragdolls Kirkby: November 21, 4-7 p.m. with Livin' Joy and Urban Cookie Collective performances Industry Summary Christmas 2026 across Europe and the US is characterized by: German Christmas Markets: Dortmund hosts the world's largest Christmas tree (45 meters, 138,000 LEDs); Carmel, Indiana offers the U.S.'s best market experience Historic European Markets: Austria's Schönbrunn Palace and Salzburg markets offer centuries-old traditions; Copenhagen's Tivoli has been celebrating since 1843
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