The Creepiest, Kookiest Fall Festival for Kids: AddamsFest 2025 in Westfield

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As part of AddamsFest, Quimby Street in Westfield closes to traffic and transforms into an Addams-centric street fair. Photo by author

This creepy, kooky, but not-too-spooky celebration takes over New Jersey's suburban town of Westfield in October, honoring Addams Family creator and hometown native Charles Addams. In its 8th fabulous season, this year's theme of the month-long Halloween festival is femme fatale, and it celebrates the iconic matriarch Morticia Addams.

From the Wicked Windows of Westfield display to the Addams Family Fun Day, the mostly free and non-spooky events of AddamsFest are bewitching for all ages and well worth checking out. 

For an even more frightfully fun Halloween, don't miss our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids and Best Halloween Events in New Jersey for Kids and Families.

NYC Hotels with Views of the 2025 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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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 2025 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, Bluey, and 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.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 35 Top Things To Do in Orlando This Fall

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Visiting kid-friendly farms, especially those with fun attractions, is a great way to spend a fall afternoon. Photo by Charlotte Blanton

It might not feel like fall just yet (thanks, lingering heatwaves), but the season of pumpkin spice lattes (iced, of course... this is Florida) is officially here! Fall in Orlando brings a welcome break from the heat, and with it comes a lineup of seasonal events that make the most of gentle temperatures and festive vibes. From epic fall festivals to family-friendly happenings, Orlando knows how to celebrate every season in style!

We’ve gathered our favorite fall things to do in Orlando, perfect for families of all shapes and sizes. Find Central Florida fall festivals and more Orlando fall activities in our Orlando Fall Guide.

Fall Bucket List for Kids: 31 Top Things To Do Near DC This Fall

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It's not fall without a visit to the pumpkin patch. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms

Fall is just around the corner in DC, and that means gorgeous weather, no stifling humidity or bugs, and beautiful fall foliage. It's the perfect time to enjoy all of the wonderful outdoor things to do in DC that are on our fall bucket list for kids, like pumpkin picking, petting zoos, and tons of family-friendly fall festivals. There are also Halloween events galore, amazing exhibits and shows to see, and exciting fall train rides.

Read on for our list of 31 things to do in DC this fall and its surrounding areas with kids. The list includes fall activities in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the city itself for families and kids of all ages. For even more ideas for autumn activities, check out our DC Fall Day Trips Guide for 2025.

17 Top Things To Do with Kids in Lehigh Valley, PA

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MusikFest Photo by Ken Duh courtesy of ArtsQuest

Lehigh Valley, comprised of Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, is chock-full of entertainment for the kids. From crayons and caverns to music, science, and more, the Lehigh Valley has something to offer everyone in the family year-round.

With so much to do, and its proximity to Philadelphia and NYC, this pretty Pennsylvania region makes for the perfect place for a long weekend getaway with the family, or even a day trip. 

Looking for more fun things to do in Pennsylvania? Check out our Ultimate Bucket List!

Visiting the Getty Center in Los Angeles with Kids – Tips & Insider Guide

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Run over to the Getty Center with kids! Photo by Kylie Williams

Learn how to make the most out of visiting The Getty Center with kids in Los Angeles. 

Maybe you and your kids have squeezed every last drop of fun from Travel Town or have soldiered through every stroller-friendly hike in LA within driving distance. You're itching for a dose of culture that doesn't include a kiddie museum, stuffed animals, or squeaky toys (not that there's anything wrong with them); but at the same time a real museum seems daunting. Should you brave LA's iconic Getty Center? Short answer? You definitely should. 

The Getty Center is one of the must-do 100 free things to do in Los Angeles with kids. Don't forget, there's a whole other Getty museum in Los Angeles, and you can check out The Getty Villa with kids, too. For more kid-friendly exploration, check out our Museum Guide for Kids in Los Angeles and Orange County. 

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