Fall Bucket List for Long Island Kids: 35 Top Things To Do

The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze features hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns in elaborate displays at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Fall on Long Island offers exciting things to do and seasonal fun for the whole family. Long Island farms are overflowing with pumpkin patches to visit and tons of interactive fall activities. There are apples to pick, hayrides to hop on, festivals to enjoy, fall treats to try, and spooky Halloween walks to explore. 

There are countless things to do this season with the kids, so we've rounded up dozens of the best fall activities on Long Island.

Keep up with all the seasonal entertainment with our Fall Fun Guide for Long Island Kids and our Halloween Fun Guide.

25 Fun-Filled Fall Day Trips from New Jersey for Families

Johnson's Locust Hill Farm is a picture perfect backdrop for a stroll through sunflowers. Photo by Cody Conk

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.

NYC Hotels with Views of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Take in views of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at the JW Marriott Essex House New York.

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.

31 Fall Day Trips from Los Angeles—Plus Weekend Getaways

Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms

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

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.

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.

Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists

Kids of all ages can pitch in on family chores, and chore charts can help keep them motivated and organized.

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.

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.

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