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Best Classes for Preschoolers and Toddlers in Chicago

Submitted by Maureen Wilkey on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 10:06am

Baby crawling through tunnel. Photo courtesy of Canva

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

Submitted by Christine Mooney on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 10:00am

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

Submitted by Dana Shemesh on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 9:30am

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

Submitted by Charlotte B on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 9:09am

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

Submitted by Andrea Kuhar Isom on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 9:00am

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.

Best Pumpkin Patches in the Hudson Valley for Families

Submitted by Sonia Gonzalez on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 7:58am

Pierson's Farm in Middletown offers a pumpkin patch and plenty more fall fun.

Nothing beats hitting a pumpkin patch in the Hudson Valley for fall fun. At these nearby farms, you'll find top seasonal activities like hayrides, petting zoos, and plenty more.

Check out our Westchester & Hudson Valley Halloween Guide and our Fall Fun Guide for the best things to do with kids in the area this autumn.

Best Pumpkin Patches on Long Island for Kids

Submitted by Lisa Mancuso on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 7:56am

Head to Harbes Family Farm for a day of pumpkin picking and fall fun.

The best pumpkin patches on Long Island are jam-packed with interactive fall fun and adventures the whole family will love. From Nassau County to the East End, destination farms are brimming with pumpkin patch excitement.

The farms often have festivals, fall treats, and family-friendly activities for kids of all ages. Some farms have an admission fee, particularly on weekends or for certain activities. Check the pumpkin farm sites for the latest details before a visit. We've rounded up a list of as many locations as possible of Long Island's best pumpkin patches to enjoy this season with kids.

Find more seasonal adventures check out our Fall Day Trips with Kids on Long Island Guide and our Long Island Halloween Guide.

Best Pumpkin Patches in New Jersey for Families

Submitted by Laurie Rein on Sun, 09/15/2024 - 7:53am

Pick the largest pumpkin you can carry at Alstede Farms. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

This year, skip the grocery store pumpkins and head to a New Jersey pumpkin patch, where you're sure to experience other fall fun, including barnyard animals, corn mazes, and plenty of juicy apples that are ripe for the picking.

Find more Halloween activities in our New Jersey Halloween Guide and check out our New Jersey Fall Fun Guide for the best things to do with kids this autumn.