Family-friendly scares abound during a fall day trip to one of these awesome haunted locations and spooky spots in the Hudson Valley, on Long Island, in New Jersey, and even right in NYC. Plan a spooky day trip the whole family can enjoy and visit eerie mansions, hear ghostly tales, and follow expert guides on tours of some creepy locations near NYC.

Although these are awesome Halloween destinations for a fall day trip near NYC, most of the locations and events on this list are available year-round, so you can enjoy a haunted adventure in any season. If this isn't enough spine-tingling fun, consider booking one of these ghost tours in New Jersey and visit our Halloween Guide for more spooky season fun.

If you've got older kids or teens who love a good scare, a ghost tour is a unique and fun way to learn more about DC's spooky history. And while fall is the perfect time to do a ghost tour, most ghost tours near DC are offered throughout the year. These nighttime walking tours take visitors past places that are said to be haunted by the ghosts of presidents, assassins, heroes, and more.

Read on for 10 of the best ghost tours near DC for spooky family fun. Our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for DC Kids is full of more creepy (and not-so-creepy) ways to celebrate Halloween, from the best pumpkin patches near DC to the best Halloween events in DC for kids and families.

Looking for a Halloween weekend getaway that’s fun for the whole family? Philadelphia parents can explore a range of thrilling destinations just a short drive away. Enjoy spooky hayrides, haunted attractions, and eerie tours that offer both chills and family-friendly activities. From festive parades to charming coastal towns with ghostly tales, there’s something to delight every age group. These exciting trips provide a mix of thrills, scares, and fun that will create lasting Halloween memories for you and your kids.

Looking for more Halloween fun? Check out our Halloween Activities Guide for more spooky things to do!

Yes, there ARE actually free afterschool programs.

Afterschool programs provide enriching and fun activities for kids in Los Angeles when school's back in session. It's even better when those afterschool programs are free and affordable. Options for kids' sports activities, arts programs, and other activity classes for kids in Los Angeles are essentially endless, but let's be honest, the price tag can be tricky sometimes. 

The good news is there are several inexpensive and free afterschool programs for kids in Los Angeles. You don't have to throw your paycheck at afterschool care with these classes to engage your little one's mind and body at a price you can afford. 

For more enriching activities during the school year, browse our Classes Guide for Los Angeles Kids. 

If you think Florida is all beaches and the House of Mouse (and other awesome amusement parks), you probably haven’t been to Tallahassee. Just miles from the Georgia border, the capital of the Sunshine State is a cool college town filled with fun things to do and explore with kids.

In fact, Tallahassee has two of the coolest museums for kids in all of Florida, which is pretty fitting for the state capital! It’s also a great vacation base, as it's a short skip from two of my favorite day trips in all of Florida: Wakulla Springs and the Florida Caverns. So next time you plan a vacation to Florida, think about a visit to “Tally,” a progressive little city in the Panhandle.

Read on for the best things to do in Tallahassee with kids, and be sure to check out our Guide to Visiting the Florida Panhandle and our Florida Family Travel Guide.

From kid-friendly activities to seasonal events, explore all the fun at Boston-are farms!