Halloween isn’t just one night; it’s a whole week. By the time Oct. 31 comes around, we’ve already decorated our home, carved pumpkins, watched almost every spooky movie in existence and eaten more candy than we probably should have. If… read more
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How to Turn Your Jack-O’-Lantern Into a Magical Pumpkin Fairy House
We’ve carved the classic jack-o’-lantern year after year. They’re cute, but now it’s time to level it up and spark your family’s imagination by turning a simple pumpkin into a cozy fairy cottage. Grab the glitter, craft tiny furniture, tweezers… read more
Fall Drink & Treat Menus Around Gainesville: A Running List
Fall flavors are hitting Gainesville menus. Here's a running roundup of seasonal drinks and specials from local cafes and chains, updated as new ones are announced. Last updated: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 Brewing Thoughts 16 SW 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL… read more
Stalk Up on Autumn Fun! Paper Corn Crafts for Kids
Hello to all the a-maize-ing crafters out there! Are you ready to lend us your ears? This fall we'll show you how to turn simple paper into the coolest crop in the patch. This seasonal project will have you popping… read more
Gainesville Fall & Halloween Events: Festivals, Trunk-or-Treats, Pumpkin Patches and More
It's officially fall, which means Halloween, trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, haunted houses and fall festivals! To save your family time, Giggle Magazine rounded up all the spooky and fall-themed events near you for a festive, cozy season. Last updated: Monday, Oct.… read more
Black Cats, Bats and Spiders: Surprising Facts Behind Halloween’s Favorite Creatures
Did You Know? The Particulars About Bats Some bat species can fly up to 100 mph, making them the fastest mammals on the planet. There are over 1,400 species of bats. Bats pollinate over 300 species of fruit, including bananas,… read more
Trending Halloween Costume Ideas for Every Age in 2026
What’s Trending This Halloween? Age-by-Age Costume Ideas Halloween often spotlights the year’s most popular moments, from television shows to iconic film characters and classic superheroes and princesses. Pinterest saves are already through the roof for “Wicked” and “K-Pop Demon Hunters”… read more
Make Your Home Smell Like Fall With Homemade Potpourri
Nothing beats walking into a house that smells like fall. Warm pumpkin spice, dried citrus, hints of vanilla and pine — the type of scent that makes you immediately want to cuddle up in a blanket for movie night. That… read more
Three Ways to Throw the Perfect Halloween Party
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Thinking about throwing a Halloween party this year? Whether you are planning on a scary soiree for tweens and teens or something a little more subdued for tiny tots, one of these three themes (complete… read more
Wear These Fall-Colored Nail Polishes This Season!
Warm fall hues are never more perfectly displayed than on freshly manicured fingers. This year, as the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, add one of these fall-colored nail polishes to your nail polish collection. The perfect burgundy… read more
