Halloween

The tradition of swapping candy for a joke dates back to just after World War II and can be found in only one other city. But it's not the only way St. Louisans celebrate.

Horror films are more popular than ever, and their stories go beyond slasher flicks.

Get goosebumps this Halloween from our spooky rendition of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic poem, “The Raven.”

Edgar Allan Poe is best known for works like “The Raven” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” During the pandemic, we bring you another Poe classic that’s frightening and spooky.

The Emmy Award-winning storyteller will tell scary stories for adults at the Chapel.

A fungus that can damage some crops has shown up early this year in Illinois and is a major worry for growers and canners of pumpkins.

How did Missouri celebrate Halloween during the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic? A professor shares what she's found in her research — and describes how Halloween has changed in the last century even beyond the need to contain germs.

The coronavirus pandemic has owners of the Darkness, Creepyworld and other popular St. Louis haunted houses questioning if they will make it through the 2020 season. Operators have spent thousands of dollars on cleaning supplies and countless hours modifying spaces to adhere to new health guidelines.

Halloween is yet another holiday that will be dramatically altered by the coronavirus pandemic, but some parents are determined to find ways to celebrate the scary season.

All month long, families have channeled their spooky senses and prepped their homes for Halloween. Decorations, costumes and candy all have to set the…