Best Corn Mazes Near Orlando for Fall Fun with Kids

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

Fall is the time of year when we start thinking about corn mazes near Orlando, in addition to pumpkin picking, hayrides, and Halloween. Several Central Florida family farms have created spectacular corn mazes for children and parents to venture through together. Add in attractions like barrel trains, ziplines, pony rides, play areas, and pumpkin patches, and an outing to an Orlando corn maze becomes a perfect fall family day trip!

For more ways to play this season, use our massive Fall Fun Guide for Orlando Kids to get the latest and greatest scoop! And if you sign up for our free Orlando newsletter, you'll receive tips straight to your inbox about local events, including more seasonal events coming soon.

Amazing Corn Mazes Near Chicago for Kids

Have some fall fun at these corn mazes near Chicago. Photo courtesy of All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock, Illinois.

Corn mazes near Chicago are usually located on a farm that offers a cornucopia of fall fun. Corn mazes throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin present creative themes and different ways to navigate the twists and turns, so children of varying ages can join in the challenge. Some corn mazes also have flashlight corn maze nights and hayrides.

At most of these corn mazes near Chicago, families can also enjoy plenty of harvest time fun, including apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn bins, and even Halloween-themed outdoor movies. Many of the farms listed on our corn maze list also host fall festivals throughout the season. Read on for our top picks for corn mazes near Chicago, and check out our Fall Fun Guide for Chicago Kids for more seasonal fun.

Corn Mazes in Westchester and the Hudson Valley for Families

Look for clues as you make your way through the corn maze at Outhouse Orchards. Photo by Sara M.

Get ready to get lost in a fantastic corn maze at a family-friendly farm in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. In addition to corn mazes, the farms on this list offer other fall activities, including apple picking, hayrides, and more—so you can make it a day filled with fall fun.

For more seasonal ideas, bookmark our Fall Fun Guide, and be sure to check out our Event Calendar.

Corn Mazes Near Los Angeles

The Pumpkin Factory's Live Oak Canyon Corn Maze is fun for kids and dragons.

Corn mazes usually come after apple picking in the progression of fall things to do in Los Angeles. It's actually easier to find a corn maze near Los Angeles than an apple orchard! Corn mazes are typically crafted in a unique design. Some corn mazes even include a scavenger hunt within the tall walls of corn that tower over most adults. 

If you head into the maze at dusk, be sure to bring a flashlight, though you won't find a haunted corn maze on our list—for the scary stuff, check out our list of scary Halloween haunts for big kids in Los Angeles

See where to go apple picking near Los Angeles, find the best pumpkin patches in Los Angeles, and discover more fall traditions in our Fall Fun Guide for Los Angeles and OC Kids.   

49 Things To Do in Midtown West with Kids

Macy's flagship store at Herald Square is a hub of activity in Midtown West no matter the season.

For many people, Midtown West conjures up visions of Times Square with its Broadway theaters, illuminated billboards, crowded chain restaurants, megastores, and tourist traps. But go a little further west and you'll find the treasures of Clinton, an amenity-filled residential neighborhood that many actors, artists, and families call home. Also known as Hell's Kitchen, the area was once infamous for gangs and poverty but started changing in the 1990s. Tenements were renovated, luxury condos went up, and a slew of new restaurants and bars opened, especially on Ninth Avenue.

Further south, the renaissance has continued with new skyscrapers of Hudson Yards and Manhattan West bringing destination-worthy shopping and dining, plus hotels, performing arts, playgrounds, and even a beautiful new connection to The High Line.

Read on for our favorite things to do in Midtown West with Kids and find more local neighborhoods to explore in our Manhattan Kids Neighborhood Guide

Best Gifts and Toys for 4- & 5-Year-Olds: Top Birthday Gift Ideas for Preschoolers

There are tons of creative ways to use Magna-Tiles, like playing matching games or making your own marble runs. Photo courtesy of Magna Tile

If you're looking for amazing gifts for a special preschooler in your life, check out our ultimate gift guide for 4 & 5-year-olds.

When you’re a kid, presents are pretty much the best thing ever. As an adult, finding gifts for preschoolers comes with a little more thought. Ideally, it's a toy that entrances, teaches, and grows with kids, sticking around in the playroom for a while. All while keeping your budget in mind!

Luckily, we have tried pretty much every toy for every kind of kid with every interest under the sun. These are the toys that Mommy Poppins writers and editors can't get enough of with our own kids, and that we turn to when giving gifts.

If you're looking for more ideas about gifts for kids, the Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays has got you covered—we've got everything from gifts for baby's first birthday to gifts for toddlers, and more!

What Can Really Be Recycled? Myth-Busting the Recycle Symbol

It can be hard to determine just what goes into the recycling bin.

We all know how important recycling is for the environment. Unfortunately, it's hard to figure out exactly how to recycle. What does the recycle symbol mean? What can be recycled (and what can't)? Where do we put items we want to recycle? And, most important, how do we teach kids about recycling symbols and what they mean?

This confusion—coupled with the fact that recycling rules often vary from city to city—is part of the reason only 32% of trash in the US is recycled, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.

We're here to (hopefully) answer all of your questions about what to recycle, how to recycle it, and just how to decode that ubiquitous recycle symbol. Check out our Earth Kids Guide for more tips on creating Earth-friendly habits for your family, including our tutorial on how to compost. And, sign up for our Earth Kids newsletter for more ideas and activities every month.

Step Back in Time at Cape May's Historic Cold Spring Village

There are pirates, music, and family fun to look forward to during Seafarer's Weekend at Historic Cold Spring Village.

Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May is definitely worth a visit if your kids are interested in history or you are hoping to pique their interest in history. The village is the largest open-air living history museum in New Jersey. You could spend a few hours strolling around the shady village or even the whole day.

When you visit the restored buildings on the 30-acre grounds, the 1800s really come to life! Kids will get a kick out of watching the hilarious puppet show, meeting the farm animals, and seeing how different life was 200 years ago! Read on to find out why my kids loved our day spent meandering around in the 19th century. 

While you are in Cape May, be sure to check out the FREE Cape May Zoo, the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, the Harriet Tubman Museum, or the bike along an old railroad track with Revolution Rail

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