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Autumn in New Jersey is a perfect time for a family day trip. We've got the lowdown on the best foliage tours, apple picking, and pick-your-own farms in the state—so grab a sweater and a mug of hot cider, and head out with the family on one of these fall day trips from New Jersey
Find all our picks for seasonal fun in our Fall Fun Guide and bookmark our Day Trips Guide for all-seasons destinations.
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Chances are you're not even thinking about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade yet. After all, we still have Halloween to get through! But anyone familiar with NYC hotels will tell families looking to book an NYC hotel room where they can watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2024 to begin doing so up to a year ahead of time. If you want to score one of these NYC hotels with a view of Snoopy, Spidey, Hello Kitty, and their friends, you've got to plan in advance.
It's not just NYC tourists who splurge on hotels for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. We've had many New Yorkers write in asking which NYC hotels look out on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route. While some of these NYC hotels still have availability as of this writing, call right away, as everything will likely sell out. If you do get shut out, it's worth checking closer to Thanksgiving since there are sometimes last-minute cancelations.
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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.
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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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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.
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Want your kids to help more around the house? A chore chart may be just the ticket! Research shows that engaging in chores can offer significant psychological and emotional benefits, and that children as young as 2 or 3 can handle simple tasks. A chore chart for kids helps them remember what tasks they need to do and gives them a sense of accomplishment as they check off each one (or place a sticker next to it).
Of course, little kids and big kids differ in what chores they can handle and what motivates them to help. We've tapped experts and veteran parents to make these age-by-age chore lists with developmentally appropriate jobs for toddlers to teenagers.
If your big kid's chore chart includes help with meals, check out our Guide to Easy Recipes for Kids.
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Ready … set … it's time to get lost in a New Jersey corn maze! The Garden State is home to many spectacular corn mazes, ranging from massive,10-acre labyrinths to simple, child-friendly courses with fun attractions just right for toddlers and preschoolers.
Games and clues enhance many of the more elaborate corn maze experiences. Got a tween or teen? Some of these corn mazes offer haunted after-hours experiences for a spooky, nighttime adventure.
Check out the top orchards for apple picking in New Jersey and much more in our Fall Fun Guide for NJ Kids.
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Finding the perfect bar mitzvah venue in New York City is a huge undertaking. Whether you're looking for a full-service bar mitzvah venue to handle everything in-house with an event manager orchestrating the party, or you're searching for a blank canvas to create your unique event, we've found 15 bar mitzvah venues in New York City ready to serve as the backdrop for your teen's big day.
These bat and bar mitzvah venues in New York City range from classic and sophisticated to more laid-back and focused on teen fun. Some of our picks even have multiple event spaces to host your ceremony and party. If you're looking for more options, consider casting a wider net and hosting your party at one of these spectacular bar mitzvah venues on Long Island.
Of course, we've got more party planning tips for everyone from toddlers to teens in our New York City Birthday Party Guide.
