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. 

We all know how important recycling is for the environment. Unfortunately, it's hard to figure out exactly how to recycle. What does the recycle symbol mean? What can be recycled (and what can't)? Where do we put items we want to recycle? And, most important, how do we teach kids about recycling symbols and what they mean?

This confusion—coupled with the fact that recycling rules often vary from city to city—is part of the reason only 32% of trash in the US is recycled, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency.

We're here to (hopefully) answer all of your questions about what to recycle, how to recycle it, and just how to decode that ubiquitous recycle symbol. Check out our Earth Kids Guide for more tips on creating Earth-friendly habits for your family, including our tutorial on how to compost. And, sign up for our Earth Kids newsletter for more ideas and activities every month.

Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May is definitely worth a visit if your kids are interested in history or you are hoping to pique their interest in history. The village is the largest open-air living history museum in New Jersey. You could spend a few hours strolling around the shady village or even the whole day.

When you visit the restored buildings on the 30-acre grounds, the 1800s really come to life! Kids will get a kick out of watching the hilarious puppet show, meeting the farm animals, and seeing how different life was 200 years ago! Read on to find out why my kids loved our day spent meandering around in the 19th century. 

While you are in Cape May, be sure to check out the FREE Cape May Zoo, the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, the Harriet Tubman Museum, or the bike along an old railroad track with Revolution Rail. 

When is the last time you stepped into The Met and had a curator encourage your child to touch and feel the exhibits? That tactile connection to artwork—to its making, its preservation, and ultimately, its appreciation—is at the forefront at the 81st Street Studio, the brand-new art and science play space that’s now open at The Met’s Fifth Avenue location.

Beyond giving city kids a new way to enjoy the wonders of The Met, the 81st Street Studio also makes it very accessible—admission to the space is completely FREE to kids and their families, surely cementing The Met’s status on our list of the best museums in NYC for children for years to come.

Orlando is synonymous with family-friendly vacations, and it's no surprise why. With its world-famous theme parks, beautiful weather, and a plethora of activities for all ages, it's the ultimate destination for a memorable family getaway. However, those hotels can really start to add up, when you're booking a long vacation with kids. Sometimes it's nice to stay in a house; one with multiple bedrooms, a kitchen, and even a backyard for the kids.

We've scoured the area to find our favorite home and condo vacation rentals for families in Orlando to help you book your dream vacation, with options for every budget. And if you are looking for a hotel, check out our Best Orlando Hotels for Families with Kids and Orlando Theme Parks Guide.

Bond with your little one during Mommy and Me—or really, Parent and Me—classes that help caretakers spend quality time with their babies and toddlers. Moms and dads have so many options in Atlanta for parent-child classes. From dance and gymnastics to art and music, Atlanta parents can try out fun, cute ways to connect with their young kids.