Halloween is fast approaching and kids across the country are gearing up for the big thrill of trick-or-treating. Here are some simple safety tips to help ensure your children have a safe and fun Halloween.



When selecting a costume, it's important to choose one that allows your child to see clearly. Instead of a mask, use face paint. It's also a good idea to pick out a bright-colored costume if your child will be trick-or-treating at night. This helps maximize visibility to motorists.

Wondering where to take your little ghosts and goblins for a Halloween haunt? There are lots of great things to do with the kids this month, from Boos at Zoos to festivals and corn mazes. Theme parks, including Disney World and Hersheypark, are also getting spooky for Halloween.



Here's a look at some of the best kid-friendly Halloween events happening across the country:

If you haven't gotten your pumpkin yet, it's time to go picking. If you want to have the biggest, baddest pumpkin on the block, you've got to shop early for the best selection. Plus, going to the pumpkin patch is a great fall activity the whole family will enjoy.



If you're lucky enough to live near one of the following pumpkin patches, get there and get there fast because these are among the best in the country. Not only do these patches have the greatest pumpkins, but there are plenty of other activities to take part in, too.