11 Hayrides Near Boston: From Bucolic to Bone-Chilling
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Find hayrides near Boston, from family friendly to super spooky!
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Houston for Fall Fun
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Take a day trip to a nearby farm, or head to a pumpkin patch inside the loop.
22 Fall Weekend Getaways near NYC for Families
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Fall in the Northeast is a lovely time of year to enjoy one of these weekend getaways near NYC. The crisp air, fall colors, and outdoor activities are hard to resist for most kids (and grown-ups). While you can surely experience some seasonal magic close to home, there's nothing like a weekend away to recharge fully. If you skipped the summer travel season, these fall weekend getaways near NYC are the perfect antidote to the back-to-school blues. So, go ahead and get planning. Before long, you'll immerse your family in seasonal fun.
We've rounded up 22 fall weekend getaways near NYC, whether you're looking for a quick car-free getaway or you've got a long weekend and want to travel a bit further. If you've only got a day to escape, consider one of these 30 fall day trips from NYC, and find more ideas for fall travel in our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.
Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley
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Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Families can get in the Halloween spirit early this weekend at the opening of The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor. Or celebrate Asian culture at the Moon Festival in Port Jervis, the largest multicultural event in the tri-state region.
Other family-friendly festivals this weekend include the Sleepy Hollow Block Party, the Yonkers Riverfest, and a Back-to-School Family Block Party at the Katonah Museum of Art.
Long Island Fair and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids
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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.
Enjoy blue-ribbon competitions, exhibits, circus acts, and more at the Long Island Fair this weekend. Or cheer on the dragon boat racing teams competing in a 250-meter race along the majestic Port Jefferson Harbor.
Plus, Touch-a-Truck events roll into Riverhead, Shelter Island, Lynbrook and Farmingdale this weekend.
Read on for more great events across LI this weekend.
The Great Pumpkin Festival and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend
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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
September is in full bloom with the kickoff of this season's Holland Ridge Farms Fall Flower Festival.
Other seasonal biggies also make their fall debut this weekend, including Six Flags Great Adventure's Fright Fest Extreme and the Great Pumpkin Festival.
Touch-a-Truck, Story Pirates, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids
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Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
This weekend starts early, as San Gennaro's carnival fun spins in to Little Italy for a fortnight starting Thursday. Mommy Poppins' Seaport Kids Back-to-School Bash—postponed due to last weekend's rain—is on again this Saturday, and we'll be on Montague Street on Sunday, too! Plus, kids can touch a truck in Bed-Stuy, meet R.L. Stine in Union Square, and party with the Story Pirates on the Upper West Side.
Best Corn Mazes Near DC for Kids and Families
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Corn mazes are a popular fall activity for many families. Navigating twisty paths cut through giant stalks of corn—often while solving clues and finding hidden surprises—is a great way to bond while enjoying the crisp autumn air. The best corn mazes near DC have fun themes, multiple challenge levels, or even flashlight nights, when visitors can tackle the mazes in the dark with only flashlights to guide them.
Here are 16 of the most ah-maize-ing (sorry, couldn't resist) corn mazes near DC for kids and families, including three haunted corn maze options for only the bravest teens. Many of these corn mazes in Maryland and Northern Virginia are part of larger harvest and pumpkin festivals that offer fun activities like hayrides, giant slides, petting zoos, and more.
Looking for even more fun things to do with kids this fall? Be sure to visit our Fall Fun Guide for DC Families and our Halloween Events and Activities Guide for Kids in DC.
Best Pumpkin Patches Near Chicago for Families
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Looking for the best pumpkin patches near Chicago? Read on for our top picks.
Illinois is the number one pumpkin-growing state in the country, so it should come as no surprise that there are dozens of great pumpkin patches near Chicago for jack-o'-lantern enthusiasts and pie bakers alike. Even better, many pumpkin patches also offer an array of autumn-themed activities like apple picking, corn mazes, and after-dark experiences for older kids. Here are more than 20 of our favorite pumpkin patches near Chicago, all within a two-hour drive of the Loop!
For more seasonal fun, don't forget to check out our Fall Fun Guide. And if you're zeroing in on Halloween activities, check out our rundown on the best Chicago neighborhoods for trick-or-treating and other Halloween ideas in our Halloween Events & Activities Guide for Chicago Kids.
Best Hayrides in Connecticut for Kids and Families
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Hop aboard Connecticut hayrides for some autumn fun!
