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Natural Grocers Hosts Family-Friendly Halloween Event with Treats, Crafts, and Savings
Last Updated on October 24, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Looking for a Halloween celebration that’s equal parts fun and wholesome? Natural Grocers is rolling out the orange carpet for families this October with their “Spooktacular” event—a free, family-friendly Halloween bash that proves treats don’t have to come with tricks (or questionable ingredients).
Mark Your Calendars: October 25
On Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., participating Natural Grocers locations will transform into Halloween headquarters for kids and families. The nation’s largest family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer is pulling out all the stops with activities designed to delight little ghouls and goblins—without the sugar crash.
What’s Brewing at the Spooktacular Event?
The good4u® Crew has conjured up an impressive lineup of activities that’ll make this Saturday morning one to remember:
Limited-Edition Halloween Bags (and a Chance to Win Big)
Early birds get the worm—or in this case, a reusable Halloween bag. The first 200 customers at each location will snag a limited-edition tote, and here’s where it gets interesting: 20 lucky bags contain gift cards worth up to $50. It’s like trick-or-treating, but with better odds and no costume required.
Kids’ Treasure Hunt
Forget wandering the neighborhood in the dark. Kids can embark on an in-store treasure hunt, solving clues hidden throughout the aisles to discover healthy, spooky goodies. It’s part scavenger hunt, part nutrition education, and all fun.
Halloween Craft Station
Each participating store will host a craft table stocked with materials for kids to create festive Halloween-themed projects. Whether it’s decorating pumpkins or crafting paper bats, there’s something to spark every young artist’s imagination.
A Monster Mash-Up of Savings
The fun doesn’t stop at the event. Through October 25, Natural Grocers is offering “spooky-good” discounts across every department—perfect timing for stocking up on Halloween treats and fall favorites.
Snacks and Treats
Score deals on crowd-pleasers like Annie’s™ Organic Fruit Snacks, Quinn® Snacks Pretzels, Health-Ade Kombucha®, and Natural Grocers® Brand Beef Sticks. These are the treats parents can feel good about handing out—or keeping for themselves.
Bulk Savings
Natural Grocers Brand Bulk items are getting the discount treatment, including Organic Roasted Salted Sunflower Seeds and Organic Dark Chocolate Coconut. Stock up now and thank yourself later when holiday baking season hits.
Supplement Sale
Natural Grocers Brand Supplements are 25% off—a deal that’ll make even the most health-conscious vampires do a double-take. It’s the perfect opportunity to replenish your wellness arsenal before the holiday season kicks into high gear.
Recipes That’ll Make You Scream (With Delight)
Need inspiration for your Halloween spread? Natural Grocers has released a collection of festive recipes that balance fun with nutrition:
- Caramel Apples – A classic fall treat, elevated
- Cocoa Pear Chips – Crunchy, chocolatey, and surprisingly wholesome
- Vampire’s Pleasure Refresher – A blood-red beverage that’s actually good for you
- Bloody Zombie Mocktail – All the drama, none of the alcohol
- Thai-Inspired Pumpkin Curry – Because pumpkin deserves to be more than just pie
- Gluten-Free Spiderweb Brownies – Decadent dessert that accommodates dietary needs
These recipes prove that Halloween food can be both Instagram-worthy and nourishing—a rare combination in the world of seasonal celebrations.
Looking Ahead: Turkey Pre-Orders
Once the jack-o’-lanterns are composted and the costumes are packed away, Natural Grocers is already thinking about your Thanksgiving table. The retailer exclusively partners with Mary’s Free-Range Turkey® to offer humanely raised, high-quality poultry for the holiday season.
Customers can choose from eight turkey options and pre-order online or in-store. Here’s the kicker: {N}power Members who reserve their turkey by November 2 will receive a $5 reward, valid November 20-26. It’s the grocery equivalent of planning ahead and actually being rewarded for it.
The Natural Grocers Difference
Founded in 1955, Natural Grocers has built its reputation on uncompromising quality standards. Every grocery product must meet strict guidelines—no artificial flavors, preservatives, synthetic colors, or hydrogenated oils allowed. The company sells only USDA-certified organic produce, pasture-raised dairy products, and free-range eggs.
But what sets Natural Grocers apart isn’t just what they sell—it’s how they operate. The company is committed to its Five Founding Principles, including a “Commitment to Community” and “Commitment to Crew.” In fiscal year 2024 alone, they invested more than $15 million in incremental compensation and discretionary payments for employees.
With 168 stores across 21 states and headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado, Natural Grocers continues to prove that a smaller-store format can deliver big on affordability, quality, and community connection.
How to Join the Fun
Ready to experience the Spooktacular event? Visit www.naturalgrocers.com to find participating store locations near you. While you’re there, consider downloading the Natural Grocers App to unlock {N}power rewards and digital coupons, or subscribe to the good4u Health Hotline® for recipes, educational articles, and sale highlights.
This Halloween, skip the processed candy corn and mystery-ingredient treats. Instead, head to Natural Grocers for a celebration that’s genuinely good for your family—and your community. After all, the best treats are the ones that don’t come with a side of regret.
The Spooktacular event takes place Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at participating Natural Grocers locations. Arrive early for the best selection of limited-edition bags and to avoid the midday rush. No purchase necessary—just bring your family and your Halloween spirit.
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Invisible Warriors Brings 600,000 Untold Stories to the Screen for Black History Month
The documentary “Invisible Warriors” highlights the contributions of African American women during World War II, showcasing their roles on the home front while battling racism and sexism. Set for release on February 3, 2026, it emphasizes their significance in history and aims to correct the narrative surrounding their efforts and impact.
Black History Month is often a time for big names and headline moments—but some of the most powerful chapters in American history were written by people whose stories never made it into the spotlight. This February, a new documentary aims to change that.
Vision Films has announced the North American transactional VOD release of Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II, arriving February 3, 2026 across major streaming and cable platforms in the U.S. and Canada. The film is directed, written, and executive produced by Gregory S. Cooke, with executive producers Ethel “Becky” Cooke and Basil Spalding Jones, and associate producer Joyce Licorish.
At the center of the documentary: the 600,000 African American women who served on the home front—many as “Rosie the Riveters”—while fighting a second battle against racism and sexism at home.
A WWII story we rarely hear—told by the women who lived it
Invisible Warriors is built around first-person accounts and rare archival footage, giving audiences a direct line to the voices of women who stepped into factories, shipyards, and government offices at a time when opportunity was heavily gated by both race and gender.
These were not symbolic roles. These women helped power the war effort, kept industries moving, and proved—daily, publicly, and under pressure—that they belonged in spaces America had never intended to share with them.
The documentary frames their contributions as more than wartime necessity. It positions them as trailblazers whose work helped reshape what was possible for generations of Black women in industry, civil service, and beyond—opening doors that had been locked for decades.
Why this release hits differently in 2026
Vision Films Managing Director/CEO Lise Romanoff calls the documentary “an important” tribute that keeps alive the legacy of women who joined the war effort “despite racial, gender and societal obstacles,” adding that it celebrates heroines who paved the way for working women—and for those still fighting for racial and gender equality today.
Cooke, an educator and historian, puts it even more plainly—and personally. He describes these women as “arguably… the most significant group of Black women in the 20th Century,” noting that his own mother was also a Rosie. In his view, their story isn’t optional history—it’s foundational.
A film with a classroom mission baked in
This isn’t just a documentary release—it’s part of a larger educational push. Cooke’s nonprofit, The Basil and Becky Educational Foundation (BBEEF), has developed companion Social Studies and STEAM curricula tied to the film, targeting grades 8–12. The goal: move African American experiences from the margins to “the main pages” of history, and make that history relevant to students now.
That educational angle feels especially aligned with the film’s purpose: not simply to honor the past, but to make sure it’s taught accurately, widely, and with the context it deserves.
International recognition—and a long list of supporters
The film was originally co-sponsored by the Dutch government, which sought to honor African American women for their role in the WWII liberation of the Netherlands. Additional support came from organizations and foundations including Drexel Alumni, Better Angels/Lavine Fellowship, Gift of Life Donor Program, Always Best Care Senior Services, Darryl & Leslye Fraser Foundation, and CARIE: Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly.
That range of backing signals something important: this story resonates far beyond a single community or a single country. It’s a missing piece of WWII history—period.
Where to watch (and where to start)
Pre-orders are already live on:
- iTunes/Apple TV: https://bit.ly/4pJ6fXN
- Fandango at Home: https://bit.ly/4qUj0zU
For updates and more info, visit: https://invisiblewarriorsfilm.com
About BBEEF: https://bbeef.org
About Vision Films: https://www.visionfilms.net
The takeaway
Invisible Warriors isn’t positioned as a niche WWII documentary—it’s positioned as a correction. A long-overdue recognition of women who helped win a global war while being denied full equality at home, and who still showed up anyway.
If Black History Month is about remembering, this film is about restoring.
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EBONY Media Debuts EBONY Voices With Short Film “Standing in the Ashes,” Marking One Year Since the Altadena Fires
EBONY Media Group has launched EBONY Voices, a multimedia series highlighting human-interest stories. Its first release, “Standing in the Ashes: One Year After the Altadena Fires,” features three families affected by the 2024 Eaton wildfire, showcasing their journey of loss and resilience in their historically Black community.
LOS ANGELES — EBONY Media Group has launched EBONY Voices, a new multimedia series focused on human-interest stories aimed at connecting and uplifting communities. The debut release is a short film, “Standing in the Ashes: One Year After the Altadena Fires,” marking one year since the Eaton wildfire devastated parts of Los Angeles County in January 2024.
Film details
“Standing in the Ashes” is directed by Lyric Perez and produced by EBONY Media Owner and CEO Eden Bridgeman Sklenar and EVP of Editorial Content Cori Murray.
The film follows three long-time Altadena families as they navigate loss, rebuilding, and whether to remain in a historically Black community disproportionately impacted by the disaster:
- Staci and Thomas Andrews
- Ronda Carson and her mother, Barbara Carson
- Antoinette “Toni” Bailey-Raines, a community leader recognized as a 2025 EBONY Power 100 Community Crusader
Bailey-Raines co-hosts Altadena Talks, a grassroots radio show and podcast launched in response to the fires.
What EBONY is saying
“Standing in the Ashes reflects what EBONY Voices was created to do—center humanity, honor legacy, and ensure our communities are not reduced to statistics in moments of crisis,” Bridgeman Sklenar said in the release. “These families remind us that rebuilding is not just about homes, but about protecting history, culture, and the right to remain rooted where generations before them built a future.”
Impact of the Eaton wildfire
According to the release, the Eaton wildfire:
- Claimed 19 lives
- Destroyed or damaged 9,418 homes and buildings
The release also cites a UCLA Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies data study indicating disproportionate impacts in Altadena:
- At least 60% of affected homes were Black households
- 61% of Black households were within the fire perimeter (vs. 50% of non-Black households)
- Nearly half of Black households experienced destruction or major damage
- A majority of Black homeowners in the area are over age 65
Where to watch
“Standing in the Ashes: One Year After the Altadena Fires” is available now as part of EBONY Voices:
About EBONY
For 80 years, EBONY has chronicled the Black American experience and has expanded into a multimedia brand spanning EBONY, EBONY Studios, and JET, with a stated mission to Move Black Forward.
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Vision Films Sets Jan. 13 TVOD Release for Joan Collins Whodunnit A Murder Between Friends
Vision Films will release Joan Collins-led whodunnit A Murder Between Friends on transactional VOD Jan. 13, 2026, across major U.S./Canada platforms.
The company announced a North American transactional VOD release for A Murder Between Friends on Jan. 13, 2026, via a deal with Scott J. Jones and Artist View Entertainment. The “murder-com” feature stars — and is produced by — Dame Joan Collins (Dynasty), with Mark Rozzano writing and producing and Jacob Young and Trent Garrett co-directing.
The film was shot on location at Úsobí Castle in the Czech Republic and leans into classic country-estate mystery energy: six friends on vacation, one of them murdered, and everyone suddenly a suspect.
Synopsis (official): When six friends vacation at the country estate of a legendary true-crime TV star (Collins), the last thing they expect is to find one of their own murdered. Everyone is a suspect as they try to determine who among them would have the means, motive, and opportunity. As tensions grow, they enlist the aid of their celebrity sleuth hostess to uncover the truth before the killer can strike again.
The cast includes Nadia Bjorlin, Jacob Young, Trent Garrett, Toby-Alexander Smith, Simon Cotton, India Thain, Hana Vagnerová, Jim Borstelmann, and internet personality Espen Hatleskog (IG’s @pilotviking).
Vision Films CEO Lise Romanoff called it a twist-heavy mystery that keeps flipping expectations, with Collins bringing “authenticity and humor for a suspense-filled ride.”
Trailer: https://youtu.be/eUdW9Jt_rxw
Where to watch: A Murder Between Friends will be available on most major streaming and cable platforms across the U.S. and Canada on Jan. 13, 2026. Pre-orders are live on iTunes/Apple TV (US, CA) and Vudu/Fandango at Home (US).
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