Find FREE family fun at these hidden gems around Connecticut!

Educational fun at one of our favorite Chicago zoos.

The gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains dip into Georgia, spreading south from the Tennessee and North Carolina state lines to Mount Oglethorpe (near Jasper) eastward to Tallulah Gorge (near Clayton). A prime spot for touring these scenic, tree-lined mountains is in the railroad town of Blue Ridge, just 90 minutes north of Atlanta.

Blue Ridge provides a great family getaway any time of the year. Families experience all four seasons, ranging from brilliant autumn foliage, snow during winter, and colorful flowers and lake activities during the warmer months. Whether you're driving for the day, spending a weekend, or planning a longer vacation, this Blue Ridge travel guide offers a range of exciting family-friendly activities, restaurants, and places to stay!

The transformation that takes place during the fall foliage season in Westchester and the Hudson Valley is truly magical. Westchester and the Hudson Valley provide so many stunning backdrops to enjoy the autumn leaves and scenery, whether you want to drive right up to a scenic foliage spot or go for a walk in the woods.

Read on for our top 10 favorite fall foliage spots in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

And be sure to check out our Fall Fun Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids for plenty more ideas for seasonal fun, including our story on the top family-friendly hikes in the region.  

The Haunted House of Hamburgers is a frightfully fun dining experience where Halloween is observed all year long. The Farmingdale restaurant's spooky vibes and delicious bites make it ideal for families with kiddos of all ages.

Read on for all the details about my family's recent visit and our multi-sensory experience. 

Check out our rundown on other Themed Restaurants on Long Island and get into the haunted holiday mood with our full Guide to Halloween Fun and Activities on Long Island. 

This creepy, kooky, but not-too-spooky celebration takes over New Jersey's suburban town of Westfield in October, honoring Addams Family creator and hometown native Charles Addams. In its 8th fabulous season, this year's theme of the month-long Halloween festival is femme fatale, and it celebrates the iconic matriarch Morticia Addams.

From the Wicked Windows of Westfield display to the Addams Family Fun Day, the mostly free and non-spooky events of AddamsFest are bewitching for all ages and well worth checking out. 

For an even more frightfully fun Halloween, don't miss our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids and Best Halloween Events in New Jersey for Kids and Families.

It might not feel like fall just yet (thanks, lingering heatwaves), but the season of pumpkin spice lattes (iced, of course... this is Florida) is officially here! Fall in Orlando brings a welcome break from the heat, and with it comes a lineup of seasonal events that make the most of gentle temperatures and festive vibes. From epic fall festivals to family-friendly happenings, Orlando knows how to celebrate every season in style!

We’ve gathered our favorite fall things to do in Orlando, perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. Find Central Florida fall festivals and more Orlando fall activities in our Orlando Fall Guide.

Fall is just around the corner in DC, and that means gorgeous weather, no stifling humidity or bugs, and beautiful fall foliage. It's the perfect time to enjoy all of the wonderful outdoor things to do in DC that are on our fall bucket list for kids, like pumpkin picking, petting zoos, and tons of family-friendly fall festivals. There are also Halloween events galore, amazing exhibits and shows to see, and exciting fall train rides.

Read on for our list of 31 things to do in DC this fall and its surrounding areas with kids. The list includes fall activities in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the city itself for families and kids of all ages. For even more ideas for autumn activities, check out our DC Fall Day Trips Guide for 2025.