Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in September and lasts into October. Here we've assembled some Hispanic Heritage Month facts and activities for kids to celebrate and honor the Latin culture and roots of many Americans.

Beginning as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968, Hispanic Heritage celebrations now encompass an entire month to celebrate the accomplishments and culture of people whose ancestors come from Latin America, Mexico, Spain, and the Caribbean. With more than 62 million Americans claiming Hispanic heritage, that's a lot to celebrate!

Read on for facts, foods, and fun that are perfect for kids and the whole family.

Local Burger in Southampton is the ultimate recreational destination for Long Island families. Aside from enjoying juicy burgers, you can work on your swing at the driving range or batting cages, enjoy a round of mini golf, or play lawn games. 

Click here to read about more LI restaurants that offer family entertainment, and find more great things to do on our Long Island Family Activity Calendar. 

Find interactive and immersive fun for kids across CT!

Basketball stars-in-the-making come to Overtime Elite (OTE) to show the world what hungry, young athletes can do. This modern basketball phenomenon offers the world's most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes; and gives us fans a glimpse into raw talent, through social media, digitally broadcast games, and in-person events at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. We got a special, insider's look into the world of OTE and why your sports-obsessed kids may already be fans and followers of these young basketball players!

Find family fun hiking Flume Gorge in the White Mountains of NH!

As the song goes, "I Love A Parade," and no one does parades better than Orlando theme parks! Universal Orlando Resort's newest daytime parade, Universal Mega Movie Parade, brings the magic of movies to life every day until mid-November. On-lookers both old and young will love the colorful parade floats, music, and live entertainment as it winds through Universal Orlando. Take a look at the cutest, family-friendly parade happening now!

If you're looking for an easy fall day trip from Chicago without a hotel stay or time off from work and school, you've come to the right place! From farms to quaint towns, and fall leaves, we've rounded up some of our favorite fall day trips from Chicago. Do you want to pick pumpkins, stroll through shops in Galena or Savanna, hike the shoreline in Sheboygan, or check out a haunted house? Yup, we've got a suggestion for you. And the best part? Every trip on this list is either in Chicagoland or less than a 2.5-hour drive away!

Happy fall exploring! Visit our Fall Fun Guide for more trip ideas, guides, holiday crafts, and more.

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.