31 Fall Day Trips from Los Angeles—Plus Weekend Getaways

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 at a time of year when the weather is beautiful. 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

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

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.

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

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.

20 Best Corn Mazes in New Jersey for Fall Family Fun

Get lost in the maze at Johnson's Locust Hall Farm. Photo by the author

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.

Best Bar Mitzvah Venues in NYC for Families

A synagogue-turned event space, Boerum Hill's Deity is a lovely bat mitzvah venue in New York City. Photo by Kelly Williams

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.

Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers on Long Island Who Come to You

Let Them Play brings foam play equipment and ball pits to your backyard.

Long Island's at-home birthday party entertainers have expanded their offerings in the past few years and notched up the engagement factor for optimal birthday party fun. Consider hosting your next soiree at home with the help of these birthday party pros.

From drive-in style movie nights and mobile spas to pop-up glamping tents and backyard laser tag competitions, at-home birthday party services on LI give kids fabulous entertainment options in a comfortable setting.

All of the options below service the entirety of Long Island. For more party planning help, check out our Long Island Party Guide.

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