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Fall Bucket List for Long Island Kids: 35 Top Things To Do

Submitted by Kimberly Rae Miller on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 9:15am

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze features hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns in elaborate displays at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Fall on Long Island offers exciting things to do and seasonal fun for the whole family. Long Island farms are overflowing with pumpkin patches to visit and tons of interactive fall activities. There are apples to pick, hayrides to hop on, festivals to enjoy, fall treats to try, and spooky Halloween walks to explore.

There are countless things to do this season with the kids, so we've rounded up dozens of the best fall activities on Long Island.

Keep up with all the seasonal entertainment with our Fall Fun Guide for Long Island Kids and our Halloween Fun Guide.

25 Fun-Filled Fall Day Trips from New Jersey for Families

Submitted by Dore Duhaime on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 9:14am

Johnson's Locust Hill Farm is a picture perfect backdrop for a stroll through sunflowers. Photo by Cody Conk

Autumn in New Jersey is a perfect time for a family day trip. We've got the lowdown on the best foliage tours, apple picking, and pick-your-own farms in the state—so grab a sweater and a mug of hot cider, and head out with the family on one of these fall day trips from New Jersey

Find all our picks for seasonal fun in our Fall Fun Guide and bookmark our Day Trips Guide for all-seasons destinations.

Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Submitted by Katherine Dhurandhar on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 9:11am

Join the fun at the Armonk Cider and Donut Festival this weekend. Photo courtesy Armonk Chamber of Commerce

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Fall festivities are in full swing this weekend, with family-friendly events including Yorktown's Feast of San Gennaro and the Hudson Valley Apple Festival.

Families can also celebrate the monarch butterfly at the Mamaroneck Monarch Butterfly Festival or join the Oktoberfest Celebration at Bear Mountain State Park.

Greenport Maritime Festival and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 9:10am

The Sands Point Preserve welcomes autumn with its Fall Fun Fest. Photo courtesy Sands Point Preserve

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Set sail for some seafaring fun as Greenport Maritime Festival takes over the harbor area this weekend. Meanwhile, the Sands Point Preserve welcomes autumn on the great lawn with a slate of family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, animals, live music, and more.

Plus: head to the big top at South Shore Mall and check out Flip Circus or enjoy Not-So-Scary Days, which debut for the season at the Bayville Scream Park this weekend.

Read on for more great events across LI this weekend.

Hot Air Balloon Festival and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 9:09am

Enjoy the sight of hot air balloons and take part in activities like tethered rides at the Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Fall makes its official debut this weekend, and what better way to celebrate than an everything-autumn festival like Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival. Plus, witness a sky full of beautiful balloons at Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Morningside Lights and More Fun Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

Submitted by Drew Kristofik on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 9:08am

Morningside Lights returns to illuminate the night in a procession of awe-inspiring handmade lanterns floating through Morningside Park to Columbia's campus. Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Morningside Lights' dazzling lantern parade is set to illuminate the Upper West Side on Saturday night. If you're looking for daytime fun, Battery Park's Block Party promises live music and games, Governors Island welcomes back the annual African Film Festival's Family Day, and Latin culture takes centerstage during Carnegie Hall's Family Day. Sunday brings with it can't-miss fun during the Flatbush Frolic!

Witch's Houses, Fall Festivals, Live Music and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

Submitted by Nicole O'Donnell on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 7:16am

Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Photo courtesy of the venue

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

As the crisp autumn air settles in, Philadelphia and its surrounding areas come alive with fall festivities and family fun. This weekend, dive into a hayride adventure to the friendly witch's house at Linvilla Orchard or immerse yourself in the musical magic of the XPoNential Music Festival at Camden’s Wiggins Park. For a spookier thrill, Hersheypark's Halloween event and Bates Motel's haunted attractions offer heart-pounding excitement. Don’t miss out on Yardley Harvest Day’s crafts and live music, or the Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill, where history comes to life. With so many options, there’s no shortage of autumnal activities to enjoy with the whole family!

31 Fall Day Trips from Los Angeles—Plus Weekend Getaways

Submitted by Mike Horelick on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 2:26am

Head up to Big Bear for foliage and fishing. Photo courtesy of Visit Big Bear

Fall day trips with kids from Los Angeles make for fun, seasonal adventures. Or, if you have time, to get out of town for the whole weekend. Although Los Angeles is known as a city without seasons, we all know that is not exactly true. Favorite fall activities are easily within a day's drive, from apple picking to fall foliage, alpine lakes, and national parks.

The next time you have a day with no plans, hop in the car for one of these fall day trips from Los Angeles. Pack a bag, as you might want to stay longer and turn it into a long weekend away.

Check off all the fall fun in our LA fall bucket list for kids and discover more road trips from Los Angeles for a weekend family getaway. Plus, get inspired for additional local adventures in our Weekend Getaway and Day Trip Guide for Los Angeles Families.