As cool, crisp nights begin to make outdoor excursions more bearable, fall-themed activities for families pop up all over the Philadelphia area. The corn maze is a Pennsylvania tradition—quite literally. The first corn maze as we know it was built in the state in 1993. Almost 30 years later, the Keystone State boasts some truly impressive mazes, and we've rounded up the best ones in the Philadelphia area, plus hay mazes near Philly and the best haunted corn mazes in the area, too.

Many of these mazes feature special themes, games, and activities. The sheer variety of these mazes offers something for kids of all ages. Some farms offer nighttime hours, where kids can work their way through a darkened maze with flashlights. Some mazes even offer thrills and chills for the truly adventurous. All told, these best corn mazes in Philadelphia have something for everyone!

For more seasonal fun, browse our Fall Activity Guide for Philadelphia Kids, which contains plenty of ways to enjoy the season, including our Apple Picking and Pumpkin Picking round ups.

Fall is the time of year when we start thinking about corn mazes near Orlando, in addition to pumpkin picking, hayrides, and Halloween. Several Central Florida family farms have created spectacular corn mazes for children and parents to venture through together. Add in attractions like barrel trains, ziplines, pony rides, play areas, and pumpkin patches, and an outing to an Orlando corn maze becomes a perfect fall family day trip!

For more ways to play this season, use our massive Fall Fun Guide for Orlando Kids to get the latest and greatest scoop! And if you sign up for our free Orlando newsletter, you'll receive tips straight to your inbox about local events, including more seasonal events coming soon.

Corn mazes near Chicago are usually located on a farm that offers a cornucopia of fall fun. Corn mazes throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin present creative themes and different ways to navigate the twists and turns, so children of varying ages can join in the challenge. Some corn mazes also have flashlight corn maze nights and hayrides.

At most of these corn mazes near Chicago, families can also enjoy plenty of harvest time fun, including apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn bins, and even Halloween-themed outdoor movies. Many of the farms listed on our corn maze list also host fall festivals throughout the season. Read on for our top picks for corn mazes near Chicago, and check out our Fall Fun Guide for Chicago Kids for more seasonal fun.

Get ready to get lost in a fantastic corn maze at a family-friendly farm in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. In addition to corn mazes, the farms on this list offer other fall activities, including apple picking, hayrides, and more—so you can make it a day filled with fall fun.

For more seasonal ideas, bookmark our Fall Fun Guide, and be sure to check out our Event Calendar.

Corn mazes usually come after apple picking in the progression of fall things to do in Los Angeles. It's actually easier to find a corn maze near Los Angeles than an apple orchard! Corn mazes are typically crafted in a unique design. Some corn mazes even include a scavenger hunt within the tall walls of corn that tower over most adults. 

If you head into the maze at dusk, be sure to bring a flashlight, though you won't find a haunted corn maze on our list—for the scary stuff, check out our list of scary Halloween haunts for big kids in Los Angeles. 

See where to go apple picking near Los Angeles, find the best pumpkin patches in Los Angeles, and discover more fall traditions in our Fall Fun Guide for Los Angeles and OC Kids.   

For many people, Midtown West conjures up visions of Times Square with its Broadway theaters, illuminated billboards, crowded chain restaurants, megastores, and tourist traps. But go a little further west and you'll find the treasures of Clinton, an amenity-filled residential neighborhood that many actors, artists, and families call home. Also known as Hell's Kitchen, the area was once infamous for gangs and poverty but started changing in the 1990s. Tenements were renovated, luxury condos went up, and a slew of new restaurants and bars opened, especially on Ninth Avenue.

Further south, the renaissance has continued with new skyscrapers of Hudson Yards and Manhattan West bringing destination-worthy shopping and dining, plus hotels, performing arts, playgrounds, and even a beautiful new connection to The High Line.

Read on for our favorite things to do in Midtown West with Kids and find more local neighborhoods to explore in our Manhattan Kids Neighborhood Guide. 

If you're looking for amazing gifts for a special preschooler in your life, check out our ultimate gift guide for 4 & 5-year-olds.

When you’re a kid, presents are pretty much the best thing ever. As an adult, finding gifts for preschoolers comes with a little more thought. Ideally, it's a toy that entrances, teaches, and grows with kids, sticking around in the playroom for a while. All while keeping your budget in mind!

Luckily, we have tried pretty much every toy for every kind of kid with every interest under the sun. These are the toys that Mommy Poppins writers and editors can't get enough of with our own kids, and that we turn to when giving gifts.

If you're looking for more ideas about gifts for kids, the Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays has got you covered—we've got everything from gifts for baby's first birthday to gifts for toddlers, and more!