Get into the spirit of the season with these Halloween displays in CT!

LA has some pretty iconic pumpkins... so what could be more fun than parading around town and taking photos with some of the smiliest jack-o'-lanterns in the city? I've pulled together a list of the most iconic pumpkins in the Greater LA area. Some you have to hike to, some you can ride in, and some are just impressive pumpkins in easy-to-access spots.  So, save this article and see how many of these pumpkins you can find before the spooky season ends! Consider this your official Mommy Poppins LA photo scavenger hunt assignment. 

Want more Halloween fun in Los Angeles? Check out our Halloween guide, read about our favorite LA neighborhoods for trick or treating, or learn about our top Los Angeles October events. Also, there are plenty more pumpkins at the best pumpkin patches in Los Angeles!

Known for its spectacular Holiday lights walk-through experience in the apple orchard, North Salem's Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard has introduced a new walk-through experience this Halloween season called Mystic Moon. Set in the forest area on the outskirts of the farm, amid majestic 80-year-old oak trees, Mystic Moon's synchronized music and lighting transform the forest into an enchanted wonderland featuring whimsical characters and numerous fun photo-ops.

I recently visited with my 10-year-old son, and Mystic Moon did not disappoint. Read on for our review and some tips to make the most of your experience. 

For more spooky fun, check out our Halloween Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley kids.

Saltwater Stories: We Need the Sea & the Sea Needs Me is an immersive new exhibit at the Long Island Children’s Museum that celebrates Long Island's connection to the sea through hands-on play, storytelling, and exploration. It's a great choice if you're seeking engaging and educational things to do with kids indoors. 

Read on for all the details to plan your visit to the Long Island Children's Museum. For even more activities, check out our guide to Long Island's best family-friendly museums and our Indoor Play Space Guide.

Get into the Halloween spirit with the best family-friendly Halloween streets in Philadelphia. Whether it's historic neighborhoods festooned with spooky decorations or fun-filled extravagance, these are some of our favorites places in the area to see Halloween decorations and lights.

Looking for more Halloween fun? Check out our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for more spooky things to do!

When it comes to Halloween thrills with kids, a tricked-out haunted house or spooky Halloween walk might be the right kind of boo for you. Haunted houses have long been popular suburban Halloween staples, but haunted houses in NYC are more limited. The most spooky picks, like Blood Manor, are definitely for teens and older. There are, however, a handful of haunted houses in New York City offering gentler Halloween chills for families.

Read on for the scoop on kid-friendly haunted houses in NYC, plus a few more scary options for tweens and teens. Be sure to heed the scare factor. While grade-school kids can attend most of these, not all are suitable for preschoolers. We've got the scoop on NYC's top Halloween events and plenty more spooky fun in our New York City Kids' Halloween Fun Guide.

Free baby stuff includes diapers, formula, baby gear, and samples that companies and organizations offer to new and expectant parents.

Free baby stuff can be a life saver for new moms and dads. After all, the cost of all those diapers, wipes, baby food, and other baby gear quickly adds up. But there are plenty of places that offer free baby stuff to offset the costs of newborn and infant care.

From baby registry welcome boxes to free baby samples to diaper rewards programs, there are many free items that new and expectant parents can get from companies. Plus, don't underestimate the generosity of friends, family, and neighbors.

This guide covers free baby samples, diaper and formula programs, registry welcome boxes, and local ways to get free baby stuff. Check out our Baby and Maternity Guide for more of the best baby gear, as well as our Guide to Free Activities, Events, Classes, and Camps for Kids for other ways to save. 

Launch trampoline park has landed in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, transforming the old Modell’s space on 86th Street into a high-energy indoor playground that’s already drawing crowds of local families. With wall-to-wall trampolines, giant slides, a climbing wall, and arcade games, Launch brings a much-needed indoor entertainment destination to South Brooklyn—especially welcome as colder months approach and parents look for active, weatherproof places to let kids burn off energy.

For more indoor play spaces, check out our list of the 24 best kids' indoor playgrounds and play spaces in NYC, and bookmark our NYC Kids Guide to Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones in NYC for even more romping spots.