Atlanta Haunted Houses and Scary Halloween Attractions for Teens

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There are terrors around every corner at House of Four Scythes Haunted Attraction. Photo courtesy of the event

As Halloween approaches, you may realize that your older kids and teens (once scared of the dark) eagerly want holiday frights, complete with blood, guts, and gore. We’ve rounded up Atlanta haunted houses and Halloween attractions guaranteed to scare older kids and teens to pieces.

Please pay close attention to the recommended age guidelines for these scary Halloween events in Atlanta. Bear in mind the use of theatrical props, music, lighting, and stage makeup create a truly immersive and terrifying experience that some teens (and parents) can’t handle. Also, avoid long lines by going earlier in the season or purchasing fast pass/VIP tickets when offered.

Best Halloween Trails and Haunted Houses Near DC for Kids: From Simply Spooky to Super Scary

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There are some not-so-spooky haunted houses across the area that little kids would love. Photo courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation

Haunted houses and spooky Halloween trails are on many families' fall bucket lists. But some kids (and grown-ups, too) aren't into anything too terrifying or creepy. Luckily, there are plenty of Halloween trails and haunted houses near DC to suit any fear tolerance, from simply spooky to super scary. These Halloween attractions range from themed haunted houses for younger kids to terrifying jaunts through the woods for tweens, teens, and adults.

If you dare, add these spooky trails and haunted houses near DC to your list of things to do this Halloween. For more seasonal fun, check out our Halloween Events and Activities Guide for Kids in Washington, DC, our roundup of the top Halloween events in DC for kids, and our list of the best free Halloween events for families.

10 Spectacular Places to View Fall Foliage in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers a rainbow of fall foliage to take in during the autumn.

The transformation that takes place during the fall foliage season in Westchester and the Hudson Valley is truly magical. Westchester and the Hudson Valley provide countless stunning backdrops to enjoy the autumn leaves and scenery, whether you want to drive right up to a scenic foliage spot or go for a walk in the woods.

Read on for our top 10 favorite fall foliage spots in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

And be sure to check out our rundowns on the many lovely destination parks in the area and the best spots for hiking. Our Fall Fun Guide for Westchester Kids also has plenty more ideas for seasonal fun. 

Halloween Drive-thrus in the Tri-State Area: Pumpkins, Lights, and Haunted Scenes for 2022

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Enjoy an elaborate display of intricate, creative hand-carved, and lit pumpkins at Wagner Farm Arboretum's Brite Nites attraction.

With Halloween on the horizon, we’re ready to load up the car and visit a Halloween drive-thru in the tri-state area. Ranging from sweet to spooky, visiting one of these Halloween dive-thru light shows in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut makes for a fun night out that's a bit different from the usual spooky celebrations.

So, don your costumes and hop in the car to visit one of these Halloween drive-thrus nearby. There are plenty of options for ghosts and goblins big and little, from drive-thru jack-o'-lantern displays to truly haunting scenes. We've got more seasonal picks in our Guide to Halloween Fun for Families.

Best Fall Theater in NYC for Kids: 21 Showstoppers for Families

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Red Riding Hood: The Musical comes to the stage at at Merkin Hall via the 92NY's Theater for Young Audiences performance series. Photos courtesy of 92NY.

Here's something deserving of applause: This is the first jam-packed NYC season of fall theater in NYC for kids since 2019! Even better, you don't need to shell out big bucks on Broadway to give your kids a memorable live entertainment experience. In fact, this fall theater season boasts more high-quality, family-friendly productions for young audiences than ever—so many in fact, we have a whopping 21 picks on this list of the best fall theater in NYC for kids, and that's after whittling down the contenders.

Preschoolers will be thrilled to see Disney doggy Bluey and fuzzy Sesame Street stars live on stage. Older kids can check out page-to-stage adaptations of The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland, and The Three Musketeers. Plus everyone in your family can enjoy the circus spectacles coming to town, including Big Apple Circus, Bindlestiff Calvacade of Youth, and Circus Vazquez. Best of all, many of our picks are $25 or less per ticket. Read on for our top picks for fall theater in NYC for kids and bookmark our NYC Guide to Children's Theater and Shows for more top picks and reviews.

20 Kid-Friendly Pumpkin Recipes for Fall and All Year Long

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Pumpkin adds some sweetness to pancakes. Photo courtesy of Inspired Taste

Everyone loves a great pumpkin bread recipe, but pumpkin consumption shouldn't begin and end there—there are loads of tasty pumpkin recipes for every meal of the day. Although pumpkin is often found in rich desserts, it’s actually full of important nutrients for kids. Pumpkin is packed with iron, potassium, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C, and is made up of 94% water, making it low in calories. From pumpkin muffins to pumpkin pancakes, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite kid-friendly pumpkin recipes.

For more great recipes for children, visit our Guide To Easy Recipes for Kids, which includes fun fall recipes like these easy apple recipes and our favorite Halloween treats for kids.

20 Hilariously Spooky Halloween Jokes for Kids

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Add a dose of humor to the holiday with these Halloween jokes.

Get your little goblins giggling with these hilarious Halloween jokes for kids. They're all rated G and sure to lead to more laughs than scares!

Read on for our favorite Halloween jokes for kids, and find all the best things to do this spooky season in our local Halloween activities guides, from pumpkin patches to fun events.

For more at-home Halloween fun—from the best Kids' Halloween movies to easy pumpkin carving ideas and more—check out our Halloween Activities Guide for Families.

Now (Finally) Open: An Awesome New Playground in West Hollywood

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The new playground at the West Hollywood Park has climbing things and sliding things and music things and makes for huge smiles.

If your child is anything like mine, they get bored with visiting your same old beloved neighborhood playground week in and week out. So, I was excited to hear that after years of closure, West Hollywood Playground at West Hollywood Park had finally reopened. I had heard raves about it in years past, but it's been closed practically my daughter's whole life. Let me cut to the chase: it was worth the wait, and I have a new favorite playground! Better than that, my daughter has a new favorite playground; in fact, she had so much fun at the rock climbing and music-making stations that she insisted we go back the very next day. Read on to discover why this inclusive, all-ages playground is our new favorite, and why I think you'll love it, too.

If you're looking for a new playground to add to your repertoire, we've made lists of the best playgrounds in Los Angeles and also amazing playgrounds specifically designed for toddlers in our Favorite Parks and Playgrounds of Los Angeles Guide.

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