New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. This one’s for the Gen X-ers. The Darker Waves Festival just announced their 2026 lineup and unearthed ’80s heroes, ’90s icons and more for a one-day goth and punk extravaganza … Read more
‘Tis the season for the hottest dinner table debate: Apple or pumpkin pie? While there might not be anything quite as American as apple pie, for a small sliver of the year, the classic dessert gets edged out by a seasonal star featuring the orange gourd. At Hoosier Mama Pie Company in Chicago, apple pie is the … Read more
Go big or gourd home. Twin brothers grew the world’s heaviest pumpkin of all time weighing in at a staggering 2,819 pounds and 4 ounces. Ian and Stuart Paton, 64, of Hampshire, England, who have been growing pumpkins for over 50 years, have come close to achieving the fall feat, but have never accomplished the Guinness World … Read more
This is batty! A British farm honored the Prince of Darkness, fittingly for Halloween — and broke a world record. Sunnyfields Farm in Southampton paid homage to Ozzy Osbourne the late Black Sabbath singer by arranging hundreds of their home-grown pumpkins and squashes in his image to earn the title of largest cucurbita mosaic, according to … Read more
In early October, when a truck with 4,000 pumpkins suddenly showed up on Amsterdam Avenue, right around the corner from Hillary Wallace’s Upper West Side brownstone, none of her neighbors were surprised. That’s because Wallace has become known for transforming the front steps of her 135-year-old home on West 82nd Street into a stylish Halloween … Read more
Sherry Jenkins is a Halloween person by default. She lives in Blairstown, New Jersey, a rural town where much of the original “Friday the 13th” horror movie was filmed. That date is, of course, a huge draw for tourists, but the town and its residents are all in on promoting Halloween as well with a parade and … Read more
They’re out of their gourds over these celebrity pumpkins. Karrah Youngblood’s amazing likeness of Taylor Swift carved into a pumpkin racked up 11.6 million social media views, with swooning Swifties demanding she do the same for Travis Kelce. “I was like, ‘That’s a great idea. Plus he’s good looking.’ . . . I thought he … Read more
Give them pumpkin to talk about. Gourds and ghouls gathered in Tualatin, Oregon, for the 21st annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta to watch competitors turn huge pumpkins into hollowed-out floating boats. The event has been drawing large crowds to the Portland suburb since 2004. A giant pumpkin is tested ahead of a race during … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Trick or treat… or pee in peace? Believe it or not, pumpkin seed oil could squash your need to go. “Six months ago, I was literally peeing my pants every … Read more
This is truly the witches’ brew. Influencers are bringing hollowed-out pumpkins into Starbucks for employees to use in place of coffee cups. The content creators are demanding that the baristas brew their favorite fall-themed drinks in the gourds to maximize the seasonal experience. However, not everyone is enamored by the new fall trend, with some … Read more
A California engineer and gardening enthusiast won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California after growing a giant jack-o’-lantern gourd weighing 2,346 pounds (1,064 kilograms). Brandon Dawson, of Santa Rosa, California, clinched the victory Monday at the 52nd World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco. Brandon … Read more
This dessert is the pick of the patch. Costco’s beloved Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is officially back on shelves for autumn — and the colossal confection is taking up plenty of in-store real estate. The fan-favorite dessert weighs a whopping 58 ounces — that’s 3 pounds and 10 ounces of pie. Costco’s beloved giant Kirkland … Read more
Pumpkin spice wasn’t always so nice. The iconic pumpkin-spiced latte from Starbucks that went on to create a whole pumpkin spice industry almost didn’t make the cut. In 2003, the coffee giant set out to create a fall-inspired drink that featured flavors that were comfortable and warm. The iconic PSL from Starbucks almost didn’t make … Read more
There may be more than a month left of summer, but it’s officially fall at Dunkin’. On Aug. 20, the coffee chain announced that its fall menu has arrived in stores nationwide, complete with pumpkin spice favorites, an expansion of Sabrina Carpenter’s Daydream Refresher lineup, and the return of the $6 Meal Deal. There’s also … Read more
Fall is coming early to Starbucks. The coffee giant is bringing the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte back to menus nearly a month before fall even begins. PSL fans will be able to get the iconic autumnal beverage starting Aug. 26, Starbucks announced. Starbucks announced the Pumpkin Spice Latte will return August 26. Starbucks In addition, … Read more
The Big Apple is home to an eye-popping 436 Guinness World Record holders, nearly 8% of all the risk-takers in the country and second only to California’s 615, according to the 70th edition of the “Guinness World Records.” Here are four of the New Yorkers whose grit and determination helped them reach immortality. Miki Sudo – Most wins … Read more
Billy Corgan has a jaw-dropping confession. The 57-year-old revealed he could be related to comedian Bill Burr thanks to his stepmom’s suspicions. After Howie Mandel realized he had a picture of Burr, 56, behind him instead of Corgan on the Tuesday episode of the Howie Mandel Does Stuff podcast, the Smashing Pumpkins founder understood it … Read more
Bill Corgan’s mother-in-law was injured after a car drove through his teahouse, Madame ZuZu’s, in Highland Park, Illinois, on Wednesday. The Smashing Pumpkins singer, 57 — married to Chloe Mendel — shared the announcement on behalf of his wife in an Instagram post shortly after the accident. According to Corgan’s post, his mother-in-law was at the tea and … Read more
You don’t know Jack — o’-Lantern. Carved pumpkins might be a treasured fall tradition, but one expert is warning that the spooky season staple can turn your home into a total pest magnet. “Porch pumpkins are non-negotiable for Halloween,” said Cassandra Leisz, Creative Director at innovative interiors brand, Ruggable. Carved pumpkins can attract the wrong kind … Read more
It’s the spice that comes at a price. Every year, Americans eagerly await pumpkin spice season, but it turns out they’re often shelling out far more money for the beloved fall flavor. A study by LendingTree has uncovered the “pumpkin spice tax,” revealing that pumpkin-flavored products cost an average of 7.4% more than non-pumpkin alternatives … Read more