Kennett Square, Pa. -- Longwood Gardens will open A Longwood Christmas on November 20, 2026, running through January 10, 2027, with a cosmos-themed holiday display and timed tickets already available at longwoodgardens.org.

Baraboo – October 01, 2026 -- Homeowners in southern Wisconsin should schedule HVAC maintenance in early fall, before freezing temperatures arrive, according to HVAC expert Gary Kowalke of Terrytown Plumbing, Heating & Cooling in Baraboo.

Auburn, Maine – October 01, 2026 -- Scott & Jon's is adding a new frozen meal to grocery freezers this fall: Homestyle Tuna Noodle Casserole, the brand's first tuna product, packing 21 grams of protein and cooking in just four minutes.

The recipe blends classic comfort with modern nutrition

The dish combines al dente egg noodles, peas, chunk light tuna and a creamy sauce made with real milk, cream and cheddar cheese, finished with seasoned breadcrumbs. Each serving delivers 21g of protein, 3g of fiber and comes in under 500 calories.

Los Angeles – October 01, 2026 -- Sports Research has launched Creatine + Electrolytes, a sugar-free powder drink mix now sold in single-serve stick packs at select Costco warehouses, marking the family-owned company's first product in Costco's sports nutrition aisle.

Houston – October 01, 2026 -- Creative Blinds is offering 20 percent off qualifying replacement window coverings this October for Houston families who swap out older, corded blinds and shades for cordless alternatives, timed to National Window Covering Safety Month.

Glendora, Calif. – October 01, 2026 -- Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU) has officially changed its name to Azusa Pacific University Global (APU Global), aligning its fully online degree programs with the Azusa Pacific University (APU) brand.

APU Global continues to offer 100% online, asynchronous associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs built for working adults. APU, the traditional campus-based institution, keeps its focus on on-campus and hybrid education.

Las Vegas – October 01, 2026 -- Neon City Festival revealed its expanded 2026 lineup for a free, all-ages, three-day celebration set for Nov. 20-22 in downtown Las Vegas.

Diplo, Big Boi and Three 6 Mafia headline newly announced acts

Diplo, Big Boi, Cobra Starship, Freddie Gibbs, Joyce Manor and Three 6 Mafia join previously confirmed performers Kaskade, Subtronics and The Fray for the third annual event.

Lisle, Illinois – October 01, 2026 -- The Morton Arboretum's holiday lights exhibition Illumination opens for its 14th season on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, and runs through Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, adding four new large-scale installations and a model train experience called Pine Whistle Railroad.

Tickets went on sale to Arboretum members on Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. CT and open to the general public Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. CT through mortonarb.org/illumination.

Longboat Key, Fla. – October 01, 2026 -- AGCF, the luxury accessories house founded by Alexandra Gucci Zarini, has opened its second boutique inside the lobby of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort on Florida's Gulf Coast. The opening marks the brand's first East Coast location, following its flagship at 479 N. Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

Concord, N.C. – October 01, 2026 -- Homeowners with backyard pools face hidden winter risks that can turn into costly repairs if left unchecked, according to a new HelloNation feature spotlighting guidance from Brandon and Carmen Whitley, pool contractors based in Concord, NC.

The article explains that cold temperatures stress water chemistry, plumbing lines, and mechanical equipment long after swimming season ends. Experienced builders, it notes, help homeowners spot these issues early before small problems become expensive fixes.