Green Your Halloween 
In the past few weeks, costume shops have started to pop up around town, signs for pumpkin patches have appeared and theme parks have started to advertise their spooky makeovers. While LA has been balmy and not the typical crisp fall we'd expect, it is time to start working on Halloween plans.
This week, Lulubel would like to offer some options to Green Your Halloween and to showcase some of the family Halloween events that are starting around town. As always, check out our EVENTS section for the most up-to-date Halloween events and stay-tuned next week for more Halloween fun!
Boos and Ahs of Halloween
When your kids show up for the costume parade or the fairies and dragons show up on your doorstep, you'll get Boos and Ahs for adding a touch of Eco in your Hallow's Eve with these easy tips!
Costume Makeup
 Beware of costume make-up purchased for cheap in the Halloween stores. Last year out of the 10 costume make-ups tested, all were found to have traceable amounts of lead. Check out Elegant Minerals for a non-toxic alternative or the All Natural Rainbow Face Paint kit by Luna Organics.
Decorations
Kids love to spook their friends when they come to trick-or-treat. Here are some fun decoration ideas you and your kids can put together to get into the spirit!
Create a spooky scarecrow with Dad's old flannel and jeans. Stuff it with old newspaper or towels and top with your freshly carved Jack-O-Lantern! For a more Rock 'N Roll Jack, create a guitar out of an old cardboard box, and trade in the flannel for your favorite Rolling Stones T-Shirt!
 Create some flying ghosts using old pillowcases and shoelaces. Stuff the top with a few socks, tie the sock-stuffed ball with the shoelaces and hang from doorways. For an extra spook, pull out the needle and thread to tie on some button eyes!
Eco Trick 'O Treating Totes
 Yellow Label is selling eco-friendly totes for collecting goodies on Halloween night! Old pillowcases and hats also can make perfect accessories and candy collectors for your child's costume!
Candy Treat Alternatives
 For a healthier option to dish out this Halloween try some Organic Sweets like those from Yummy Earth. Nothing makes my skin crawl more than candy laced with High Fructose Corn Syrup. So do all the kids in the neighborhood a favor and opt for the alternative options. If fresh treats are an option for a party or well-known neighbors, consider baking your own scary treats with ingredients you choose!
Pumpkin Patches, Festivals & More
Here are a few fun Halloween events for the family! Stay tuned for more Halloween happenings in LA!
Shawn's Pumpkin Patch has two locations offering Halloween fun for the family, including petting zoos, bouncers and more!
Culver City: 5750 Mesmer Avenue. Opening on Saturday, October 9, 2010 with a petting zoo and pony rides
Santa Monica: 2300 Wilshire Blvd, corner of 23rd Street. Opening on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 with a petting zoo, bouncer, ball house and small kids play area
Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkin Foods & Flavors, Pumpkin Baking Items, Pumpkin Beer, Pumpkin Crafts, Professional Pumpkin Carver, Contests, Rides and Games. October 16 & 17 from 10am - 5pm.
Hang with the Radio Disney Road Crew on Sunday, October 10 for the annual Great Pumpkin Giveaway. From 12-2pm, kids will enjoy crafts, games, contests, great prizes AND 4,500 pounds of FREE pumpkins! One pumpkin per child please.
Have a safe and spooky Halloween at Boo at the L.A. Zoo! Eucalyptus Grove will become a giant Pumpkin Patch with jack-o-lantern carving, photo opportunities, and eerie crafts. The Creepy Creature Encounter at the Winnick Family Children’s Zoo will feature trick-or-treating, a chance to get up close with some creepy creatures, and Halloween entertainment. All activities are free to GLAZA members and with paid Zoo admission. Oct 30 & 31 Only.
The Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum is having their annual Ghost Train Rides in Griffith Park. The train ride is festive fun for the whole family and has a very mild spook factor for the old and young that are easily frightened! October 15-17, 22-24, 28-31 from 7-10pm nightly
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