Best Halloween Activities for Toddlers in Atlanta

Monster Mash is back at the Center for Puppetry Arts and perfect for a fun toddler Halloween! Photo courtesy of the center

Toddler Halloween activities are tried and true ways for kids to exercise their creativity by dressing up as anything they can imagine. And these Atlanta toddlers get to score lots of candy in October! We’ve rounded up a list of not-too-scary, toddler Halloween activities in Atlanta perfect for younger kids. 

To introduce toddlers to Halloween in Atlanta, visit Pumpkin Patches Near Atlanta or check out the Atlanta Halloween Guide for Kids for more toddler Halloween inspiration, craft activities, costume ideas, and much more. And get into the season with our helpful Atlanta Fall Fun Guide for continued ideas!

Fun Fall Train Rides and Halloween Train Rides for DC Families

Put on your best costume and hop aboard the Pumpkin Patch Express. Photo courtesy of the B&O Railroad

All aboard! Fall train rides are a fun way for DC families to soak up the autumn spirit and see the gorgeous fall foliage.

Some fall train rides offer a festive way to see the fall colors in all their glory. There are also Halloween train rides that offer both spooky and not-so-spooky activities such as pumpkin picking, trick-or-treating, ghost stories, and costumed characters. Whatever your family is looking for, there are fall train rides for every age and interest level within a four-hour drive of DC.

Here are 18 fall train rides and Halloween train rides to add to your fall bucket list. Find even more autumn fun, including our lists of the best harvest and pumpkin festivals and the best pumpkin patches near DC, in our Fall Fun Guide for Washington, DC Families.

Best Halloween Activities for Toddlers in Orlando

The Halloween party at Enzian includes spooktacular activities, lunch buffet, fun parade, and costume contest. Photo courtesy of the theater

When it comes to toddler Halloween activities in Orlando, it's always best to go the cute, cuddly route instead of the spooky, scary one. There are so many wonderful toddler Halloween activities to keep younger children happy, entertained, and most importantly, nightmare free! From theme park fun and trunk-or-treats, to daytime Orlando pumpkin patches and corn mazes, Orlando Halloween activities for toddlers and preschoolers keep things G-rated.

Take a look at just some of our favorite ways to celebrate Halloween for toddlers in Orlando this year that are age appropriate, family friendly, and totally awesome. Need Halloween ideas that will take it easy on your wallet? Check out our Free Halloween Events Near Orlando for fun and FREE ideas! Or better yet, visit our Orlando Halloween Guide for even more spooktacular ideas this month.

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Los Angeles for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Underwater pumpkin carvings are a treat to see! Photo courtesy of the Aquarium of the Pacific

Halloween events can be magical in Los Angeles. Neighborhoods go over-the-top with decorations, which shouldn't be a surprise since this is home to Hollywood, after all, and that means we know a thing or two about costumes. But the littlest trick-or-treaters are often overwhelmed by some of the most common Halloween elements: darkness, scary faces, and things that go bump in the night. With that in mind, these Halloween outings are perfect for preschoolers, delivering just the right atmosphere for your pint-size "ghouls" and "boos."

For some hauntingly good, money-saving deals, check out these free Halloween events in Los Angeles, see the best spots to go trick-or-treating in Los Angeles, and find more spooky activities in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles & Orange County Kids

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Toddlers

Trick or treat with the animals at Trevor Zoo's Howl and Holler in Millbrook. Photo courtesy of the zoo

Looking for the best Halloween events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for toddlers and preschoolers? Read on for our top picks.

Halloween can be the most fun holiday of the year, but the costumes and effects that make it thrilling for teens and adults can sometimes be too scary for the little ones. Thankfully, Westchester and the Hudson Valley are full of toddler- and preschooler-friendly Halloween events that go easy on the scary while still managing to be full-on fun. 

So get your little ones dressed up in their favorite costumes and get ready for some not-so-spooky fun. Our toddler-friendly Halloween events include festivals, parades, and even zoo animals. As an added bonus, many of the events on this list are FREE to attend. 

You can find more festive happenings for all age groups in our Westchester Halloween Guide and our Family Activity Calendar, which is continually updated with new, fun events as we learn about them.

Not-So-Scary Halloween Events on Long Island for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Follow your guide on the Enchanted Forest Trail at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge and meet whimsical, fun, and educational characters. Photo courtesy of the refuge

Looking for the best Halloween events on Long Island for toddlers and preschoolers? Read on for our top picks.

Halloween can be uber exciting, but also completely overwhelming for little revelers. With that in mind, we've rounded up several Halloween events across Long Island perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. These events promise plenty of fun with very little in the way of fright.

We've got tons more Halloween picks in our Long Island Halloween Guide. Whether you're looking for free events and activitiestrunk-or-treats, inspiring pumpkin carving ideas, or a family-friendly Halloween movie, we've got it all. Of course, before you can carve your pumpkin, you're going to need to pluck it from the vine at one of these top-notch Long Island pumpkin patches

Trunk-or-Treats in New Jersey for Halloween 2023

Take your trick-or-treaters off the street to hit up one of these family-friendly trunk-or-treats in New Jersey. Photo by Mommy Poppins

For a safer alternative to trick-or-treating, New Jersey kids can collect goodies at family-friendly trunk-or-treats. Instead of wandering door-to-door, young trick-or-treaters can load up their Halloween bags with candy from decorated cars.

These trunk-or-treats—most of which are FREE—take place in parking lots, parks, and on blocked-off streets. They sometimes include parades, costume contests, and other Halloween activities. Another bonus for sugar-crazed kids: Many of these trunk-or-treats take place before Halloween. That means double the loot if you make your plans right!

For more boo-tiful Halloween fun, check out our Halloween Guide for New Jersey Families, which includes our picks for The Best Halloween Events in New Jersey for Families and more.

Best Vacation House Rentals in the Catskills for Families

This Log House in the heart ofthe  Hudson Valley is perfect for multiple families, a  large family get-together or a birthdaygetaway!

The Catskills have been famous for many things and these unique Catskills vacation rentals make planning a family getaway to the region easier than ever. So, whether you want to explore the history of Borscht Belt comedians, Rip Van Winkle, Woodstock, and Dirty Dancing or enjoy some outdoor recreation in the 700,000 acres of mountains that cover four New York counties, we've found a vacation rental home in the Catskills to fit your family.

Once you've found the perfect Catskills vacation rental for your crew, all that's left to do is decide which of these 25 things to do in the Catskills with kids you'll check off first, including camping, hiking, skiing, river rafting, cave touring, visiting alpaca farms, horseback riding, zip-lining, and more.

Read on for our top vacation rental picks in the Catskills. These properties can sleep a crowd and provide family-friendly perks, like game rooms, bunk beds, and even sledding hills right out the back door. Find more local getaways in our Guide to Day Trips and Local Getaways.

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