Experience spooky fun with Arizona PBS
Join Arizona PBS as we embrace the spooky season this October. Dive into a month-long lineup of thrilling programs, eerie stories, exclusive interviews with Halloween enthusiasts and behind-the-scenes looks at spooky events. From spine-chilling moments to hauntingly inspiring tales, immerse yourself in the eerie and the mysterious as we celebrate Halloween fun.
In Search of Edgar Allan Poe
This award-winning documentary explores the triumphant yet tragic story of the brilliant poet, master short story writer, and influential critic, Edgar Allan Poe. It recounts how he invented the detective genre, pioneered science fiction, and shaped the horror tale, but was plagued by alcohol, lost loves, and a penchant for self-destruction. The series sheds new light on his mysterious death.
Where did the name Halloween come from?
Through a bizarre twist in history, the Catholic Church contributed just as much as Pagans did to the Halloween we know today. All Saints Day is also known as All Hallows Day; the night before being called All Hallow’s Evening. With a series of language corruptions throughout the following years, All Hallow’s Evening disambiguated into the name Halloween!
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Classical Halloween
In this special program for Halloween, “Arizona Encore” featured some spooky classical music favorites, like Carl Orff’s “O Fortuna” from “Carmina Burana,” “Mars, the Bringer of War” by Gustav Holst, as well as the truly chilling “Summer Nights” by Hector Berlioz.
Spooky activities and stories for kids
Foggy Trick or Treat: How Fog Forms | Weather Hunters
Have students watch the clip from Weather Hunters “Foggy Trick or Treat” to discover how fog is formed. Then use the activity to deepen their knowledge about the topic.
Halloween | All About the Holidays
Halloween hasn’t always been about candy and costumes. Take a look back at the historical traditions about spirits that are the basis for this holiday. You’re in for a treat!
Halloween treats
Voodoo Masquerade | Spatchcock Funk
In the Season 2 finale, the krewe conjures up the spirit of the Mecca of partying – things get spooky as the krewe prepares a New Orleans-inspired masquerade.
Make a pumpkin smoothie
Making Jack-O’-Lanterns is a fun Halloween tradition that inevitably produces excess pumpkin. Don’t waste those pumpkin guts this year! Save them and make this delicious pumpkin smoothie.
