The fall brings with it not only a smattering of seasonal changes and outdoor fun like apple picking but New Yorkers can also look forward to an exciting roster of new museum exhibits to explore at NYC's top culture spots.

We've rounded up 12 exciting museum exhibits citywide that we can't wait to see with kids this season. From museum exhibits honoring history makers like Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Obamas, to interactive picks at our favorite children's museums, and two huge fashion installations, there's something on this list for everyone, from toddlers to teens.

Big news: the Cat and the Hat finally found Chicago! The Dr. Seuss Experience opens at Water Tower Place on October 8th, but tickets are available for purchase now.

One of our Houston writers was able to visit the exhibit in her city, and we're sharing her experience here ahead of the Chicago opening, as well as some tailored tips for attending the event in Chicago. Read on for all the installation details and tips for attending. But should you go yourself? Well..."If you never did you should. These things are fun. And fun is good."

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but breakfast ideas are hard to come by, and it's easy to fall into a rut. A good breakfast gives kids the fuel they need to take on school, play, and everything in between, so healthy breakfast ideas (that kids will actually eat!) are as valuable as gold.

We even have easy breakfast ideas you can make in just a few minutes on a busy weekday morning—your kids will take longer to find their missing shoe than it will take for you to make some of these recipes! From protein-packed pancakes to two-minute muffins, these breakfast ideas are sure to get your kids off to a great start. For more meal ideas (including 100 School Lunch Ideas for Kids), check out our Easy Recipes for Kids Guide. 

Summer Shakespeare is the norm and as summer passes into fall, much of our outdoor theater also fades away. However, that's not the case at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum in the Forest of Topanga (I know it’s a canyon, but it reminds me of the Forest of Arden!). Here Shakespearean actors tread the boards (and Shakespeare's fairies flit through the trees) into November. The annual production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is perfect for even young kids—there were kids as young as two in the audience when we saw it—running a tight 80 minutes, with plenty of singing, slapstick, and even animals. Read on to discover why everyone from tots to teens delights in this production filled with mistaken identities, naughty fairies, unrequited love, and an Amazon queen.

You won't be long into your parenting journey before you realize your toddler has a more robust social life than you. Once your kid hits preschool, your weekends are no longer your own. Instead, you'll be toting your kid from one party place to another—and maybe classes, too. I've been at the game for more than a decade and have ushered three kids to countless soirees around New York City. I've seen my fair share of the city's kid-party venues, so I'm rounding up a sampling of Manhattan's best-of-the-best to recommend for your preschooler's next birthday party.

Whether your style is exorbitantly fancy or simple and classic, here are eight spots in Manhattan perfect for hosting your preschooler's party.