People to spend more on Halloween due to tariffs
According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend a record $13 billion this year on Halloween. About a $114 per person. The prices on candy are downright scary.
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Toys R Us to open new stores ahead of holiday season
Toys R Us is attempting a comeback ahead of the holiday season as the nostalgic toy retailer announced it will open more than 30 new stores across the country.
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U.S. Capitol Christmas tree begins journey to Washington, D.C.
The tree, named “Silver Belle,” will make stops at parades, festivals, and community gatherings across Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kentucky before arriving on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
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Locals attend free pumpkin patch at Yuma Palms
A free pumpkin patch was held at the parking lot of Five Below at the Yuma Palms Regional Center from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Locals attend Dia de los Muertos event in Yuma
The event took place at the park at 5:00 p.m., and had live entertainment which included music and dancing. There was also food and drink vendors and plenty of activities for people of all ages.
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LASD holds dog-friendly Halloween party
Footage released by the LASD shows some of their therapy dog team dressed up as ketchup and mustard bottles, an In-N-Out employee, and a hamburger.
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Free Pumpkin Patch to be held at Yuma Palms Regional Center
The free event will be at the parking lot near Five Below. The pumpkin patch is planned for Sunday, October 26 starting at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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El Centro Library to host Halloween at the Library
According to a press release, the event is taking place at the library, located at 1198 N. Imperial Avenue, on Thursday, October 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Scary & Safe Trick or Treat event to be held at Yuma County Fairgrounds
The Yuma Police Department (YPD), along with Yuma County Fair Inc. and the City of Yuma, will be hosting the Scary & Safe Trick or Trick event at the Yuma County Fairgrounds.
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AWC to host Catrinas and Catrines Contest
According to a press release, the contest is taking place on Thursday, October 30 at the AWC Yuma Campus from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is in honor of Dia de los Muertos.
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Elephants at Oregon Zoo smash pumpkins
Elephants at the Oregon Zoo smashed, and snacked on, giant pumpkins at the 27th annual Squishing of the Squash in Portland, Oregon Thursday.
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Halloween costume prices to increase due to tariff taxes
Approximately 90% of materials for Halloween costumes and decorations are imported from China, one of the countries affected by the new tariff tax charges.
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Downtown Christmas returns to Yuma
Downtown Christmas will have family friend activities such as live music, community performances, a skating rink, pictures with Santa and more.
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Yuma Christmas Dinner and Dance to be held at Elks Lodge
The Yuma Farmers Market presents a Homemade County Christmas Dinner and Dance. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge (1917 W. 32nd St.) on December 13, 2025.
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NRF survey says $4.3 billion will be spent on Halloween costumes
The National Retail Federation’s annual consumer survey says $4.3 billion will be spent on costumes, and nearly three-fourths of Americans who plan to celebrate Halloween will dress up.
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20th Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch returns to town
The Annual Yuma Family Pumpkin Patch is back in town! The three-week event is at Champion Church in Yuma. The Pumpkin Patch is open Fridays and Saturdays 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and Sundays 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. until October 26.
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Armadillos at a Rhode Island zoo enjoy festive pumpkins
Armadillos enjoyed some bug-filled pumpkins at a zoo in Rhode Island that was celebrating spooky season.
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Amazon holds Prime Big Deal Days
With the holiday shopping season just around the corner, Amazon kicked off its second Prime sales event of the year Tuesday. It will go until Wednesday.
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Spirit Halloween to open more Christmas stores
Starting in early November, 30 new “Spirit Christmas” locations will open in the Northeast and Great Lakes regions.
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How a costume shop in California is navigating tariffs this Halloween season
The Halloween season is upon us. People are decorating their homes and office spaces with their favorite characters and thinking about their costumes, but celebrating the day is getting more expensive for some people.
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