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With coronavirus cases surging across the U.S., kids and parents are being reminded to celebrate Halloween safely. Etiquette expert Elaine Swann joins LX News to provide social distancing tips you should consider to have fun and stay safe this weekend.

The city of Hartford is asking residents to avoid going door to door to trick-or-treat this Halloween and to look for safe alternatives amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hartford’s mayor, health director, and fire chief held a news conference Monday afternoon to give guidance on how to safely celebrate Halloween. “Like almost everything else in 2020, Halloween has got to look…

Need ideas to make your Halloween festive in spite of the pandemic? Lifestyle expert Limor Suss shared her best tips with us, including ways to have fun with your food, throw a virtual party or play games outside.

Ghost, ghouls , goblins and candy are all staples of the Halloween season, but this year with COVID-19 New Haven natives Henry and Lucy Dunn knew the haunted holiday was bound to look a little different. “I didn’t really have any plans but I was still disappointed because it’s always fun to go out and get free candy,” said...

Halloween may look different this year, but one New Haven family is trying to bring the holiday spirit.

Westfarms is holding Mall-O-Ween, a safe alternative to trick-or-treating, Halloween morning, Saturday, October 31, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Westfarms parking lot.

The spirit of Halloween is alive and well. Costumes and apparel continue to sell. Houses remain decorated. Halloween itself, though, may take on a different look this year.