Do you have a child who loves adventure—or who can often be found scaling walls or scrambling up trees? While a family hike is always a great outlet for these high-energy kiddos, you might want to up the ante with a day trip to an outdoor zip line course or ropes course in Connecticut. Our state is home to a number of zip line courses with a range of age-appropriate challenges that will excite thrill-seekers young and old. 

What if the weather is cold or wet? Kids can put their climbing skills to the test at It Adventures Ropes Course in New Haven, or monkey around at these Connecticut indoor obstacle courses instead. 

Do you have a child who loves adventure—or who can often be found scaling walls or scrambling up trees? While a family hike is always a great outlet for these high-energy kiddos, you might want to up the ante with a day trip to an outdoor zip line course or ropes course around Boston. Massachusetts is home to a number of zip line courses with a range of age-appropriate challenges that will excite thrill-seekers young and old. 

What if the weather is cold or wet? Kids can monkey around at these Boston-area indoor obstacle courses instead. 

As we all embark on the school year, let's not forget about the importance of eye health. Most eye doctors recommend that kids get a comprehensive eye exam each year to help identify any possible conditions. Children diagnosed with nearsightedness or "myopia"—a common condition that makes distance vision blurry—may be able to benefit from advances in myopia management that slow its progression, making early diagnosis that much more meaningful.

Read on to find out what parents need to know to ensure their kids are getting the best eye care for lifelong vision health—and to learn about Brilliant Futures™ Myopia Management Program with MiSight® 1 day contact lenses, a new option available for age appropriate children dealing with myopia.

Beautiful parks are plentiful throughout Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley—and while picnicking, hiking, and gorgeous views are great, what kids tend to care about most are the playgrounds.

These seven fun spots are a step above your average local playground and all are worth the drive. All boast imaginative play structures, shade, and other amenities that add up to a day of fun for the whole family, so start planning your trip now.

The CDC might be warning against trick-or-treating in 2020, but there are elements of Halloween that seem ready-made for our new pandemic lifestyles. After all, it is one of the few holidays that takes place almost entirely outdoors and includes the option to wear a mask. Win.

We've rounded up 10 top spots to shop for Halloween face masks for kids. Wear them all month long or as a costume accessory on the big night.

Grab your putter and get ready to launch a larger-than-life adventure: The Angry Birds have landed at American Dream with an interactive, immersive mini-golf world set to debut Thursday, October 1, when the megamall reopens.

You'll come toe-to-toe with Red, Chuck, Bomb, and the Pigs, and embark on an 18-hole quest to help save Bird Island and Pig Island at the Angry Birds Not So Mini Golf Club.

There's more to Halloween than just trick-or-treating; Halloween parties packed with Halloween games allow for fun that doesn't (necessarily) involve candy! These at-home Halloween games are a great way to celebrate all season long, up to and including Halloween night. Invite your kids' friends over to play these Halloween party games, make some spooky snacks, and watch your witches and monsters run off the extra energy dancing like zombies and limboing under a broomstick.

For bigger kids, we've got 25 Halloween Party Game Ideas for Tweens and Teens and so many more Halloween crafts, treats, and activities in our Halloween Guide.

And for Halloween activities near you, check out our Local Halloween Fun & Activities Guide!

The Berkshires may be associated with romantic escapes and girls' getaways, but make no mistake: This hilly, charming region of western Massachusetts is a great choice for a family getaway. With breathtaking nature trails, waterfalls, mountains, quirky museums, and welcoming farms dotting the region, the Berkshires offer something for all kids, especially ones who appreciate the outdoors and the arts. We've narrowed down our 25 favorite things to do in the Berkshires as a family.

Our New England Travel Guide has more ideas for exploring all the region has to offer, including our favorite nearby state parks and forests for outdoor adventures.