Arte Museum Is Stunning, But Should You Visit with Kids?

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The visuals at Arte Museum wow visitors, but we urge caution if you plan to visit with little kids.

Arte Museum New York is NYC's newest immersive experience, and it's completely screen-scentric. My husband and I had the chance to check out the eye-popping displays during a nighttime preview event before its grand opening.

While it made for a unique date night, we walked away with some key points for parents to consider before bringing their kids along. Read on to find out whether Arte Museum is a good fit for your next family outing, and bookmark this list of NYC's most kid-friendly museums for our favorite local culture spots to see with kids.

Spooktacular Halloween Songs for Kids of All Ages

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What's a Halloween celebration without some spooky (or not-so-spooky) tunes? Photo by Mike Szpot

Having a children's Halloween party? Set the spooky (or not-so-spooky) scene with some fun Halloween music for kids that is sure to bring the giggles—and maybe even some silly dance moves!

We're here to help you create the perfect kid-friendly Halloween playlist for any age group, from toddler and preschool Halloween songs to elementary school Halloween music to songs tweens and teens will love.

Once you've got the music covered, add even more seasonal party fun with our lists of fun Halloween party game ideas for teens and tweens and the best kids' Halloween movies. And if you want to mix some non-Halloween songs into the party playlist for younger children, find some on our list of the 100 best sing-along songs for kids.

Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery Is a Hidden Gem for Family Fun

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Green-Wood Cemetery is 478-acres of peaceful landscapes in the heart of Brooklyn.

While a cemetery might not be the first place you think of for a family outing, Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery is an unexpected treasure for parents looking to mix history, art, and the great outdoors. With sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty, fall foliage that rivals any city park, and unique events for kids and families, Green-Wood is far from spooky—it’s an inspiring, educational, and even playful destination.

Whether you’re pushing a stroller, chasing curious toddlers, or looking to spark older kids’ imaginations, here’s why Green-Wood Cemetery should be on your family’s fall adventure list. Find more green spaces to explore on this list of NYC's most underrated parks or bookmark our NYC Kids' Guide to Playgrounds and Parks for more hidden gem parks to explore.

Best Halloween Events in Dallas-Fort Worth for Kids and Families: Theme Parks, Trick-or-Treating, and More

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Kids having fun at Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth. Photo credit:iStock

Double, double, toil, and trouble... spooky season is nearly here! If you're already counting down the days until trick-or-treaters line the streets, then you're in luck. There are plenty of Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth, and some even start in September. Theme parks, seasonal attractions, local municipalities, and other organizations are hosting all sorts of frightfully fun Halloween events filled with thrills for everyone from toddlers to teens. Read on for our top picks for Halloween happenings in and around DFW.

Best Halloween Events in San Francisco 2025 for Kids and Families

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Enjoy these spooky events. Photo courtesy of Winchester Mystery House

Halloween events in San Francisco are haunting all corners of the Bay Area and are springing up at a supernatural rate. There are terrifyingly terrific Halloween activities for kids of all ages, from trick-or-treating to pumpkin patches to Halloween train rides. 

Keep reading below for scary, good Halloween events in San Francisco. Halloween events continue to brew, so check our SF calendar of events for more haunts and happenings. 

For more spooky and festive fun, enjoy gourds galore at the best pumpkin patches near San Francisco and fall into the best harvest & pumpkin festivals in San Francisco. There are more not-so-frightening festivities to discover in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for San Francisco Kids.  

Best Halloween Events in Los Angeles 2025 for Kids and Families

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Treat yourself to an adorable Halloween. Photo courtesy of Kidspace Children's Museum

Halloween events are creeping up on us, bringing chills and thrills, bags full of sweets, and loads of Halloween events in Los Angeles—including Boos at Zoos, Halloween haunts, cemetery tours, and trunk-or-treats. Among the Halloween events in Los Angeles we're looking forward to are Carved at Descanso, Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland Resort, and Boo at the LA Zoo, plus tons of Halloween shows and movie screenings.

Some kids (and adults) like the spooks and scares while other kids prefer gentler Halloween activities, so in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for Los Angeles & Orange County Kids, you'll find our picks for not-so-scary events for preschoolers as well as scary Halloween haunts for big kids—plus free Halloween events in Los Angeles for kids, and much more.

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