SAN DIEGO – October 01, 2026 -- Drybridge No. 86, a whiskey-inspired non-alcoholic spirit made in San Diego, enters Sober October with three 2026 industry awards in hand, aiming to keep sober-curious drinkers at the bar rather than home on the sidelines.

The veteran-owned brand took home American Whiskey of the Year at the 2026 International Non-Alcoholic Competition, a Silver Award with a score of 80 at the 2026 Summer PR%F Awards tasting competition, and a Double Gold at the same event's design competition.

Las Vegas – October 01, 2026 -- America First Credit Union has launched a new Vegas Golden Knights-branded Visa debit card, giving members perks tied to the NHL team's 10th anniversary season. The card debuted alongside the Golden Knights' season opener against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sept. 29 at T-Mobile Arena.

New York – October 01, 2026 -- Starting October 1, shoppers who buy three qualifying ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda products can score a Buy One, Get One Free LEGOLAND ticket and enter a sweepstakes for a free family getaway.

Limited-edition boxes carry LEGOLAND artwork through year-end

ARM & HAMMER's iconic orange box now features limited-edition LEGOLAND Resorts-themed packaging. The promotion runs from October 1 through December 31, 2026.

Missoula, Mont. – October 01, 2026 -- onX Hunt has rolled out a set of new safety and navigation tools for hunters, including live group location sharing, fully offline turn-by-turn navigation, and a separate $49.99-per-year emergency rescue add-on called onX SOS.

Grand Rapids – October 01, 2026 -- Homeowners planning a kitchen or bathroom overhaul often underestimate how long the process actually takes, according to insights from Grand Rapids remodeling expert Ray Runyon of Avalon Remodeling.

Kansas City – October 01, 2026 -- America Haunts has named its top five haunted attractions for 2026, recognizing the mega-haunts that deliver the Best Scream for Your Buck through year-round preparation and large-scale production.

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.