Halloween

Halloween may be over, but that doesn’t mean the frightful fun has to end. Northern Virginia has lots of spooky stories just dying to be told. In this 4 Your Reading, Jummy Olabanji speaks to paranormal researcher and author Alex Matsuo about her book, “Haunted Northern Virginia.” 

Heidi Klum and Tom Kaulitz completely transformed into extra-terrestrials for the model’s annual New York Halloween party, and the couple shared the extensive prep in an exclusive E! News interview. 

Kim Kardashian turned heads when she transformed into an albino alligator for Halloween 2024. For the look by Alexis Stone, she wore full-body prosthetics and haunting contact lenses.

The residents of Takoma Park are all in for Halloween. Check out these displays.

“A big firefighter fan,” one little boy told News4’s Tommy McFly.

Avoid a Halloween nightmare and call in some reinforcements this year if you run out of the good stuff.

How old is too old to trick-or-treat? Parents debated the topic in a TODAY.com survey ahead of Halloween.

News4’s Tommy McFly brought in pumpkin carving expert Suzy Mink into the studio to carve out portraits of the News4 Today team in celebration of Halloween. 

D.C. police are working with community partners to host Halloween Safe Havens for young trick-or-treaters. News4’s Juliana Valencia talks to police officers about the different themes for this year and gives advice for safe trick-or-treating. 

Before you chuck those pumpkins in the trash, consider donating them to these local organizations and farms that can put them to good use — while also helping the environment.

Heidi Klum is known for her outlandish Halloween costumes. Here are some of the supermodel-turned-TV personality’s most memorable looks.

Say his name three times and he’ll appear to help give you the perfect smile.

The staff at Mateer Orthodontics in Long Island, New York transformed into the cast of “Beetlejuice” for Halloween.

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, and city leaders want to make sure drivers and pedestrians are alert as children move around the streets to trick or treat and those streets get dark earlier. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.

Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

ZamDance is a dance fitness program for people with all abilities. News4’s Tommy McFly reports

John Legend gave a rather unexpected reaction to his wife’s attempt at a good scare.

Halloweekend, the Marine Corps Marathon and a preview of the 17th Street High Heel Race: Here’s what to do around D.C. this weekend.

Halloween revelers are used to asking for a trick or treat, but many don’t know that they could also be asking for a fine. Here are some of the strangest Halloween laws around the country.

Soon your kids and their friends will undergo a fall transformation — but certain costumes for little kids can pose a serious safety hazard. News4’s Susan Hogan explains.