Best Corn Mazes for Kids in Orlando

Anyone and everyone will feel welcome at the Fox Squirrel Maze; activities include gigantic slingshot, cornhole, fun duck races, and more.

Fall in Orlando means cooler weather, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and yes, corn mazes! Orlando corn mazes at family farms transform fields into fun adventures, offering more than just a stroll through the stalks. With extras like pony rides, ziplines, barrel trains, play areas, and pumpkin patches, visiting a corn maze near Orlando makes for the perfect fall day trip for families.

Want even more seasonal fun? Check out our Fall Fun Guide for Orlando Kids to get the latest and greatest scoop! And sign up for our free Orlando newsletter to get updates on fall festivals and Halloween happenings straight to your inbox!

Top Free Halloween Events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley 2025

The Tarrytown Halloween Parade draws scores of ghosts and goblins! Photo courtesy of the event

Two of our favorite things collide in October: Halloween and FREE events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. With all the money spent on costumes, ticketed events, and parties, having no-cost events to add fun without adding expense is a perfect way to enhance the season.

From pumpkin painting to trunk or treats, there’s enough variety here to justify getting costume mileage on many occasions throughout the month.

Be sure to check out our Guide to Halloween Fun for Westchester & Hudson Valley Families for other ways to enjoy the spooky season. 

Best Farms on Long Island with Family-Friendly Entertainment

Kids love rolling around the barn full of corn at Fink’s Country Farm. Photo by the author

Long Island has no shortage of farms on Long Island, but not all farms are created equal. From petting zoos and playgrounds to festivals and u-pick, the farms we've hand-picked below are sure to make a family outing unforgettable. 

My family particularly likes farms where we get to spend substantial time feeding and petting the animals, as well as farms with interactive play equipment–and LI has some great options for both. 

Be sure to check out our Fall Activity Guide, featuring our Pick Your Own Guide to Farms on Long Island

Best 2025 Día de los Muertos and Day of the Dead Celebrations in NYC for Kids

Día de los Muertos in the Flatiron District kicks off Friday, October 10, with interactive activities and events running all month long. Photo courtesy of the Flatiron NoMad Partnership

Día de los Muertos is a vibrant Mexican holiday, and we've rounded up 15 Day of the Dead events in NYC where kids and families can celebrate the holiday while honoring the memories of loved ones.

Families can enjoy a celebration at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, complete with performances, crafts, and storytimes, create nicho boxes at Wave Hill, or spend an entire day in Green-Wood Cemetery.

Read on for all our top picks, and find more seasonal things to do in our NYC Kids Guide to Fall Fun.

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