Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Great Jack o' Lantern Sail, Haunted Hatchery, Country Fair, October 24-25

Whether you want to be shaking in your boots or pleasantly entertained, there's a spooky(ish) walk that's just right for your family in Albertson (both spooky and not so spooky), Rockville Centre, Smithtown and Westbury.

Be sure to peruse our complete roundup of Fall Fairs and Festivals. And with Halloween fast approaching, you'll also want to check out our Halloween Guide for plenty of fun with the kids.

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Weekend Fun for CT Kids: Pumpkins, Hayrides, and Halloween Fun, October 24-25

The house is decorated, and I think we've finally nailed down the Halloween costumes for this year so we're ready have some serious Halloween adventures this weekend. The Howl-o-Ween Celebration at Beardsley Zoo looks like just the right level of scary for us, but if we're feeling particularly brave we might also wander up to the Haunted Hayrides at Fairview Tree Farm.

If the prospect of next Saturday night's trick or treating is making you apprehensive for the younger ones, there are a bunch of daytime options available this weekend, including a farm, a sports center, and a town green. There are also two fantastic opportunities for overnights this weekend: one at the CT Science Center in Hartford and another at the Mystic Aquarium. Both require advanced registration so act soon to guarantee a spot.

We will continue to update our events calendar with the latest and greatest spooktacular Halloween activities. Make sure that you subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest so that you won't miss out on any fun!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Weekend Fun for Westchester Kids: Halloween Parades, YoFi Film Fest, Chocolate Expo, Oct. 24-25

It’s the final weekend before Halloween! Westchester cranks up the fun, so read on for some of our faves.

Two excellent parades are the Tarrytown Annual Halloween Parade and the Nyack Halloween Parade, whether you march or spectate. The former draws a large crowd and culminates in a night-time street party, while the latter is second in size only to the Greenwich Village parade in Manhattan. The younger set will enjoy the abundant offerings at Harvest Moon Festival, as well as fall fun at the Scarecrows and Pumpkins Parade.

Though it’s hard to pass up all the Halloween fun, another highlight is the YoFi Fest - Yonkers Film Festival—a four-day cinematic sensation that includes special activities just for kids all weekend.

But that’s not all! Promising fall family performances take place this weekend, as do two sweet ragamuffin parades. Be sure to consult our Halloween guide for Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and to turn the creepiness up a notch, check out our guide to Cemetery Tours. Believe it or not, there are even more options to choose from on our Event Calendar, so read on! 

Weekend Fun for NJ Kids: Halloween Camp In, Pumpkin Patch Day, October 24-25

Beautiful autumn weather weekends are dwindling fast, so put on those cozy sweaters and take the family out for an adventure. With Halloween just around the corner, there’s plenty of ghoulishly good fun to be had from the Pre-Halloween Trick or Treat event in downtown Westfield to the Halloween Camp In at Liberty Science Center to Night of the Living Zoo at Turtle Back. And to get your fill of all things autumn, head to The Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm, Pumpkin Patch Day at Liberty Hall Museum or take a leisurely Fall Leaves Walk at Liberty State Park. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy it with family and friends. For even more activity options, check out our Event Calendar.

Superheroes Descend on New-York Historical Society

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superheroes in Gotham! The New-York Historical Society's brand-new exhibit debut celebrates our city's role in the creation of caped crusaders like Superman, Batman and Spider-Man, and the evolution of the genre from comics to TV shows to multimillion-dollar movies.

With only a few hands-on stations and lots of long passages to read, the exhibition was created with adults in mind. However, school-age kids who love comic books or superheroes will find plenty of things that make them exclaim, "Holy smokes!" Robin-style, including a Batmobile from the campy '60s TV series Batman and an original copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man. It's one of our top NYC fall art picks this season.

Best Professional Children’s Photographers in NJ: Capturing the Moment


‘Tis the season for holiday cards adorned with (professional) pictures of your cutie pies! Many moms today are hiring photographers to capture those very special moments in their child's lives, whether their child is 1 week old or 1 year old. Some of these experienced baby photographers will even travel to your home for a session. Here's a round-up of some very talented--and very patient!--New Jersey baby photographers who can capture some beautiful images of your baby.

Lower Hudson Valley Destination Playground: Hasbrouck Park in New Paltz

The leaves may be turning and the weather getting chillier, but this doesn’t mean kids have any less any energy. During our travels around the Lower Hudson Valley in search of fall fun, we checked out the Hasbrouck Park playground in New Paltz to see if it’s worth the trip and destination playground status. 

We’ve already told you about the many cool things to do in New Paltz, and we’re pleased to add this playground as yet another reason for families to head up to Ulster County. 

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