Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Join the fun at the Armonk Cider and Donut Festival this weekend. Photo courtesy Armonk Chamber of Commerce

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Oktoberfests are the theme of this last weekend in September, with FREE family-friendly celebrations including Croton Oktoberfest and Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest.

Kids can also enjoy a performance by the The Okee Dokee Brothers & Sonia de los Santos at Emelin Theatre or meet and play with 101 (well, maybe not that many) Dalmatians at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting's FREE Dalmatian Day.  

Rapunzel and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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The Sands Point Preserve welcomes autumn with its Fall Fun Fest. Photo courtesy Sands Point Preserve

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

The timeless tale of Rapunzel lets down its hair this weekend during its opening at The Engeman Theater in Northport. The latest exhibit at the Long Island Children's Museum, Block Party with Imagination Playground, also opens this weekend. 

Plus: Find fall festivals from Riverhead to Bellmore and many towns in between! 

Read on for more great events across LI this weekend. 

Harvest Home Festival and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

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Enjoy the sight of hot air balloons and take part in activities like tethered rides at the Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Take a step back in time this weekend for an old-fashioned fall celebration at Longstreet Farm's Harvest Home Festival. The fall festivities continue throughout the state, with events like Edison's Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair and South Orange Downtown Fall Festival.

Atlantic Antic, Halloween Lights, and More Fun Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

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Morningside Lights returns to illuminate the night in a procession of awe-inspiring handmade lanterns floating through Morningside Park to Columbia's campus. Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

It's the last weekend in September, and we're focusing in Climate Week, with kid-friendly, consciousness-raising fun in Battery Park City and on Governors Island. The Nightmare Before Christmas Trail lights up the New York Botanical Garden, the Little Red Lighthouse Fest shines a beacon in Washington Heights, and the Brooklyn Book Festival is just plain lit. Plus, don't miss Atlantic Antic's Playtopia powered by Prospect Schools with help from Mommy Poppins and our friends at Brooklyn Bridge Parents!

Halloween House, Chocolate and Coffee Festival, Pumpkins, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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Get in the Halloween spirit with bone-chilling tales from beyond the grave on a Candlelight Ghost Tour of Philadelphia! Photo courtesy of the venue

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

It’s officially fall in Philly, and that means a season brimming with family fun! Dive into the festive spirit at the Halloween House, where you can explore uniquely themed rooms like the “Trick or Treat” Room and the “Glow in the Dark” Room. For those seeking a thrill, the Colonial Gardens Haunted Hayride offers spine-tingling surprises around every corner. Enjoy a day of apple picking and treats at the Linvilla Apple Festival, or marvel at the glowing gourds during the Adventure Aquarium’s Fintastic Pumpkin Glow. With events like Screamin' Green Hauntoween and the PA Chocolate and Coffee Festival, there’s no shortage of exciting activities to create lasting memories this fall!

31 Fall Day Trips from Los Angeles—Plus Weekend Getaways

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Head up to Big Bear for foliage and fishing. Photo courtesy of Visit Big Bear

Fall day trips with kids from Los Angeles make for fun, seasonal adventures. Or, if you have time, to get out of town for the whole weekend. Although Los Angeles is known as a city without seasons, we all know that is not exactly true. Favorite fall activities are easily within a day's drive, from apple picking to fall foliage, alpine lakes, and national parks. 

The next time you have a day with no plans, hop in the car for one of these fall day trips from Los Angeles. Pack a bag, as you might want to stay longer and turn it into a long weekend away.

Check off all the fall fun in our LA fall bucket list for kids and discover more road trips from Los Angeles for a weekend family getaway. Plus, get inspired for additional local adventures in our Weekend Getaway and Day Trip Guide for Los Angeles Families. 

Why Online Public School Is a Great Alternative to In-Person Learning or Homeschooling

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At PA Cyber's tuition-free online school, students can pretty much learn from anywhere.

PA Cyber is a tuition-free, accredited public cyber school that offers K-12 students across Pennsylvania a personalized education and other benefits.

Finding the right school for your kiddo is all about fit. And whether traditional in-person programs just don’t meet your family’s needs or you're looking for more structure than homeschooling, an accredited public cyber school could be the path you didn’t even know you were looking for.

While Pennsylvania families can choose from a handful of online K-12 programs across the state, PA Cyber is one of the largest, most experienced remote public schools in the entire nation. Here’s why this tuition-free cyber charter school is a real standout for families–plus find out how to apply.

Save On Top-Rated Houston Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families

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Groupon's online marketplace offers tons of discounts on activities for kids and families.

Find tons of daily discounts on the top Houston kid activities and family experiences in Groupon’s online marketplace.

Keeping costs down when you’ve got kids to keep busy is no easy feat. So, if you’re looking for fun Houston area activities and outings for the whole family that won’t break the bank, we’ve rounded up some of Groupon’s best deals on top-rated experiences. Take a look at these 4- and 5-star-rated deals that’ll help you save on everything from must-visit museums to bowling to trampoline parks.

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