Trick-or-treat Coverage

14-year-old Durham girl hit, killed by car while trick-or-treating

A teenage girl was killed in Guilford County on Halloween night while she was trick-or-treating.

Louie Tran, WXII reporter

Drivers, parents warned to be on high alert this Halloween. What you need to know to have a safe, fun night

The biggest threat for children on Halloween is being hit by a car. According to a study published in 2019 by JAMA Pediatrics, the average Halloween night resulted in four additional pedestrian deaths.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter

When is trick-or-treat this year? Monday, Oct. 31

When do trick-or-treaters hit the streets this Halloween? We have the answer for nearly three dozen communities in the region.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Heart of North Carolina turns spooky as Halloween approaches

Just ask anyone and they'll tell you that the fun Halloween activities and trick-or-treating in downtown Asheboro are frighteningly spooky.

Zenda Douglas. WRAL contributor

Fashion designer creates giant Marge Simpson wig out of Styrofoam

Khadijah Baylor, accountant by day, fashion designer in her spare time, thought the marge wigs for sale online were too short. So she made her own.

Pediatricians: Trick-or-treating is safe this season

While families wait for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to also OK children being vaccinated, many will wait not to trick-or-treat on Sunday.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Despite children being unvaccinated, pediatricians say trick-or-treating is OK

Just days before Halloween, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in children 5 to 11.

Chutes, cannons and other ways to give out Halloween candy

So here's a roundup of some fun ideas that provide a little distance for homeowners wanting to give out candy this year.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Halloween Light Guide: The Triangle's most shocking, spooky Halloween displays

As Halloween draws near, more families are looking for a spooky dose of fun. Consider this your guide to the best light shows and houses with the most stunning displays.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

How I became a trick-or-treat drop out

I was dressed like Little Red Riding Hood and literally a "Big Bad Wolf" scared me and I never trick-or-treated again. I was in kindergarten.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

'Go out there and enjoy Halloween,' Fauci says

Despite the wide availability of COVID-19 vaccines, not all Halloween parades have been safe from virus-related cancellations this year.

Benjamin Mueller, New York Times

People across Triangle find ways to enjoy Halloween, stay safe, during pandemic

It was a Halloween like no other on Saturday in communities and cities across the Triangle, North Carolina and the United States.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Trick-or-treating goes high tech for Charlotte family

A Charlotte family isn't let the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to trick-or-treating. They've created a self-sanitizing "TransylVending" machine to dispense candy.

Rhode Island man gets creative with candy delivery idea for Halloween

A Rhode Island man is known for his spooky decorations. Now he has a scary-good way to deliver candy to trick-or-treaters on Saturday.

How can I celebrate Halloween safely this year?

Wake County health officials are warning against coronavirus spreading this Halloween. Here is what you can do to make sure you have a safe and fun Halloween.

As families prepare for Halloween, Wake County urges caution to limit COVID spread

As we all gear up for Halloween weekend, Wake County Public Health Division is reminding people that we all need to do our part to reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

From pumpkin carving with goats to trunk or treats, 14+ ways to celebrate Halloween in the Triangle

It's Halloween week, and while COVID-19 may have scuttled your usual celebrations, there are still plenty of opportunities to dress up and have a little seasonal fun.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Treats, no tricks: Fire chiefs offer up Halloween safety tips

Halloween is nearly here, and while it likely will look a little different this year, no thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, plenty of us will still be lighting up jack-o-lanterns and getting in costume.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Trick-or-treating faces pandemic hurdles

For fans of trick-or-treating, Halloween is even scarier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Halloween celebrations will look different in the Triangle this year

Raleigh and Durham city leaders are releasing new guidelines to celebrate Halloween during the coronavirus pandemic.

What will Halloween look like during a pandemic?

With the holiday season quickly approaching, everyone wants to know when the pandemic will be over and if things will ever return to normal.

WRAL News

CVS and other stores want to help you safely trick-or-treat

Add trick-or-treating to the list of social activities upended by the pandemic this year.

By Parija Kavilanz, CNN Business

Virginia family comes up with unique way to distribute candy on Halloween

A Virginia couple found the answer to socially distanced trick-or-treating.

Flu, COVID-19 and Halloween: How to prepare for a triple-threat this fall

Fall and Halloween are upon us, and local experts say it could be a scary season due to a triple threat of health concerns -- the flu, COVID-19 and holiday celebrations.

Renee Chou, anchor/reporter, and Rick Armstrong, photojournalist

Local doctor says children can safely celebrate Halloween, go trick-or-treating

There were 25 mayors from across North Carolina who met Friday with North Carolina health secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen. One big topic was Halloween and whether cities should ban it.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist