Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers on Long Island Who Come to You

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Let Them Play brings foam play equipment and ball pits to your backyard.

Long Island's at-home birthday party entertainers have expanded their offerings in the past few years and notched up the engagement factor for optimal birthday party fun. Consider hosting your next soiree at home with the help of these birthday party pros.

From drive-in style movie nights and mobile spas to pop-up glamping tents and backyard laser tag competitions, at-home birthday party services on LI give kids fabulous entertainment options in a comfortable setting.

All of the options below service the entirety of Long Island. For more party planning help, check out our Long Island Party Guide.

39 Things to Do With Kids in Long Beach

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Dive into tons of fun in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of Aquarium of the Pacific

I've been to Long Beach like most Angelenos—but until recently I had never considered taking a weekend getaway there. Mainly, my family was excited to visit the beloved Aquarium of the Pacific. We quickly learned that the aquarium, while wonderful, is not the only attraction for kids in the area. 

Long Beach is packed with family-friendly fun, all at a consistent forecast of "sunny and 75" (well, most of the time!). Keep reading for more suggestions on maximizing a trip with kids in Long Beach. Take a look at some of the activities for kids in Long Beach in our Instagram Reel! 

While you're in Long Beach, take the ferry to Catalina Island with kids, discover more exciting road trips from Los Angeles for a weekend family getaway, and plan all the family adventures with our Weekend Getaway and Day Trips for Los Angeles Families Guide. 

Best Classes for Preschoolers and Toddlers in Chicago

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Classes for preschoolers and toddlers are a step up from parent-tot classes. If your Chicago preschooler wants to pursue their interest, even if it's just for 30-45 minutes once a week, then this list is for you! We've found a variety of fun things for kids who aren't in kindergarten yet but could use a little more time away from their caregiver during the day. Whether they're interested in music, movement, swimming, or the arts, when it comes to preschool classes in Chicago, we've found a little something for everybody.

If your kid isn't big enough to be dropped off yet, check out our Best Baby Classes in Chicago. As your preschooler gets older, check out our Guide to the Best Classes for Kids in Chicago. And have fun with your child's newfound interests and hobbies!

Best Pumpkin Patches Near DC for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

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Pick the perfect pumpkin at Great Country Farms.

Nothing says autumn like a trip to the pumpkin patch. Getting out on a beautiful fall day to pick a pumpkin, enjoy some apple cider, and have fun on a hayride is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season in the DC area.

We've put together a list of our favorite pumpkin patches near DC to help you find the best pumpkin patch to visit with your family. Many of these pumpkin patches are part of local farms with fun fall festivals, elaborate corn mazes, playgrounds, and other fun activities.

Read on for our list of 15 great pumpkin patches in Maryland and Northern Virginia for families. For even more ways to celebrate autumn, check out our Fall Fun Guide for Washington, DC kids and our Halloween Events and Activities Guide for Kids in Washington, DC.

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Atlanta for Fall Farm Fun

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Pumpkins at Callaway Gardens welcomes guests during the day AND night for major fall fun! Photo by Rebecca Leffler

Pumpkin patches near Atlanta open up this fall and offer a million ways to carve, decorate, pie, seed, and lots of other verbs you can apply to pumpkins. An Atlanta pumpkin patch allows local families to welcome fall, bond with each other, and spend time outdoors. Many of these Atlanta pumpkin farms offer additional attractions like corn mazes, petting zoos, playgrounds, slides, and more to keep kiddos entertained the whole day.

For more fall farm fun, check out our guide to Atlanta Farms for Apple Picking. Read on for our list of the best pumpkin patches near Atlanta, and get more seasonal ideas by visiting our Atlanta Fall Guide!

Best Pumpkin Patches Near Orlando for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin

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Choose the perfect pumpkin at East Lake Pumpkin Patch. Photo by the author

Fall has arrived, and that means it's pumpkin patch season! Central Florida is home to plenty of pumpkin patches, where you can find the perfect pumpkins to carve or paint. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Orlando pumpkin patches, which make great settings for fall family photos, as well as additional attractions like pony rides, petting zoos, playgrounds, and more. 

Looking for more kid-friendly fall fun? Explore fall festivals around Orlando, check out local corn mazes, and stay tuned for trick-or-treat updates in our Orlando Halloween Guide!

Best Pumpkin Patches for Philly Kids That Are Worth the Drive

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Head to Medford for pumpkin picking at Johnson's Corner Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm

It's the quintessential way to welcome the harvest season: a family pumpkin patch adventure! There's no shortage of pumpkin picking patches near Philadelphia: the Philly suburbs abound with places for kids to load up a wagon with their top pumpkin picks and enjoy a whole host of family-friendly activities. 

Wherever you choose to get your pumpkins, you're bound to spend a couple extra hours hanging around once the picking is done. Discover even more for Philly kids in our Fall Activity Guide, where you can find amazing apple picking, our Fall Bucket List, and more.