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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Ocean Park Halloween "Dark Castle" Partners with Jackson Wang
Hong Kong's Ocean Park has unveiled its 2026 Halloween "Haunted Mansion" event, running from October 9 to November 1, featuring a major collaboration with global music icon Jackson Wang . Key Attraction: "Under the Castle": A haunted house experience co-designed with Jackson Wang's original fantasy IP, featuring five immersive zones: AI Phantom Space Mirror in the Mirror Dark Realm Dark Edition Crash Nightmare Game Booths Additional Attractions: "Yin and Yang Road: Coffin Boy": A classic Hong Kong horror cinema experience "Haunted Asylum": Bone-conduction headphones for an immersive audio terror experience "Voodoo Boo Evil Playground": 3D glasses transform the world into a neon nightmare Daytime Offerings: Cosplay parties, trick-or-treat events, and a "Hell's Idol" music show . Date: September 5 to November 1
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Smithsonian's National Zoo Hosts Two Ticketed Halloween Events
The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is hosting two wildly popular after-hours events this October: Boo at the Zoo and Night of the Living Zoo . Boo at the Zoo (Oct 16-18, family-friendly): Trick-or-treating at over 25 stations Pumpkin patch photo opportunities Kids' dance party and frolicking skeleton vignettes Indoor access to Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center, and Reptile Discovery Center Tickets: Members $29.75; General $35 Night of the Living Zoo (Oct 23, adults 21+): Eight open bars with libations Circus acts including aerialists and fire breathers Live bands and DJs (Les the DJ and Cinema Hearts) Tarot card readings and "Zoostrology" Tickets: Members $63.75; General $75 Note: Full-faced masks and weapon-like accessories are prohibited at both events
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Pabst Blue Ribbon Turns Beer Box Into Jason Voorhees Mask
Pabst Blue Ribbon has partnered with Horror Inc.'s Jason Universe for a Halloween collaboration that transforms the classic PBR 12-pack into a wearable Jason Voorhees mask . Collaboration Includes: The mask is made from the actual beer box itself Jason-themed apparel, glassware, bobbleheads, tap handles, and koozies Events and promotions running from September through Friday, November 13 The partnership comes at an appropriate time, with the highly anticipated Crystal Lake series set to premiere on Peacock and A24 this fall .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Blenheim Palace Announces Biggest-Ever Halloween Trail
Blenheim Palace in the UK has unveiled its most ambitious Halloween trail yet, running from October 22 to November 1, featuring an enormous spider puppet, a monster disco, and dozens of new installations . Key Attractions: 1.3-kilometer after-dark trail through the UNESCO World Heritage Site grounds Enormous Spider Puppet: A showstopper that stalks visitors before bursting into sudden movement Monster Disco: A colorful, upbeat dance finale with rotating mirror balls Dracula's Lair: A theatrical world of mausoleums, gravestones, and rolling mist Headless Horsemen: Two mounted performers greeting arrivals Scale: Over 50 gravestones, 40 skeletons (including four 12-foot figures), 50 pumpkin lanterns, 24 coffins, 70+ skulls, 100 spiders, and 100 crows . Pricing: Tickets start from £19 per adult and £13.50 per child, with peak pricing at £25 and £19.50 respectively .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Mars 2026 Halloween Trends: Candy as "Social Currency"
Mars' annual "Tricks, Treats and Trends" report reveals that Halloween has become America's longest retail season, with candy acting as "social currency" that helps consumers claim the title of "best house on the block" . Key Findings: 75% of U.S. adults agree a shared candy bowl builds community 71% believe the candy they hand out says something about them 71% want texture in their treats; nearly 60% seek "extreme" flavors New for 2026: TWIX Skulls SNICKERS Pumpkins Fun Size SKITTLES POP'D Creepy Crunch Returning: SNICKERS Ghoulish Green and M&M'S Halloween Blend Discovery Channels: 53% of Gen Z spot Halloween trends on TikTok, 49% on YouTube, and 48% on Instagram—but 43% still shop at large-format retailers for treats .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Halloween Trends 2026: "Happiest Hauntings" and Cozy Family Focus
Hallmark's 2026 Halloween trend report identifies a shift toward "Happiest Hauntings," where spooky season is becoming more about joyful family togetherness than sheer fright . Top Trends: Color Palettes: Muted pastels, retro rainbows, and varying shades of black alongside traditional orange glows Icons: Friendly ghosts, playful pumpkins, dancing skeletons, and cute monsters with googly eyes Decor: Halloween trees, no-carve pumpkin painting, and googly-eyed monsters Activities: Weekly Halloween movie nights, group photos, family baking sessions, and collaborative October bucket lists The report emphasizes "memory-forward decorating" and creating shared traditions, such as painting portraits on mini pumpkins or decorating a Halloween tree with photos of costumes past
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Fanta Launches Original "Haunted Universe" for Halloween
Fanta is making its biggest move yet to own Halloween by launching Fanta's Haunted Universe, a new world of entertainment including original characters, storytelling, and immersive experiences designed to run through this year's spooky season and beyond . Key Initiative: The Coca-Cola-owned brand debuted the universe with a cinematic trailer, marking a major shift from being a seasonal Halloween marketer to an original content creator . Ibrahim Khan, global vice president of marketing at Fanta, stated the goal is for the universe "to be a platform that entertains fans for many years to come" .
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
"Summerween" Trend Drives Early Halloween Shopping
Retailers are reporting that Halloween merchandise is selling out quickly as early as August, driven by a consumer trend dubbed "Summerween" . Key Statistics: 70% of shoppers plan to buy fall or Halloween items before September 57% of U.S. adults say Halloween is no longer a single day but a full season Nearly 60% of Gen Z is aware of or has participated in the "Summerween" trend Retailer Response: Home Depot's 12-foot "Skelly" skeleton often sells out by Labor Day Michaels has seen customers asking for Halloween items since July Mars (the candy company) released its full 2026 Halloween portfolio nationwide starting in July, noting that "culture, not the calendar" is driving demand
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-26
Target Apologizes and Pulls "Offensive" Halloween Clown Costume
Target faced widespread backlash and issued a formal apology after selling a children's Halloween costume that social media users 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, and an exaggerated white smiling mouth . 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 know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members, and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won't happen again," Target stated . The company confirmed the product is no longer for sale and is reviewing internal processes . The incident comes nearly a year after Target scaled back its Diversity, Equity, and Inc
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Source:Holiday Party / Time:2026-08-25
Thanksgiving Card Messages and Traditions
Thanksgiving card messages can be heartfelt, funny, or grateful, with different approaches for family, friends, and Friendsgiving celebrations . Sample Messages : For Friendsgiving: "Here's to the family we chose. Happy Friendsgiving — thank you for making this holiday feel like home." For Family: A handwritten note at each seat setting is a simple but memorable touch. Key Dates: U.S. Thanksgiving: Fourth Thursday of November — November 26, 2026 Friendsgiving: Celebrated with chosen family the weekend before or after, separate from the obligatory family dinner Industry Summary Thanksgiving 2026 is characterized by: Date: Thursday, November 26, 2026, with federal holiday closures Home Décor Trends: Versatile fall pieces, muted metallic colors, Highland cow and whimsical duck figurals, cross-merchandised displays Retail Hours: Target, Costco, and Home Depot closed; Whole Foods and H-E-B open with reduced hours; CVS and 24-hour Walgreens open "Campsgiving" Trend: 68% of Ge
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