Don't be spooked by a little rain on Halloween: Boston-area kids can still show off their costumes and haul in some candy on October 31st, indoors and out! You can always choose to break out the big umbrellas and trash-bag ponchos and bring the kids to one of our favorite trick-or-treating neighborhoods in Boston, Metrowest, the North Shore, or South Shore. Or, you can take cover—and protect those sparkly costumes and scary makeup—at one of these indoor trick-or-treating spots and Halloween events in the area. Malls and libraries in particular offer plenty of dry, comfortable space to celebrate Halloween, day or night. Wherever you find yourself on what's sure to be a wet-and-wild Halloween, stay safe and have fun!

In early October, Disney officially opened "shop-in-shop" stores inside select Target locations across the United States. As if you needed another reason to love shopping at Target!

Superfans of the popular sandbox video game Minecraft will have the opportunity to meet other players and compete in tournaments when Minefaire, the ultimate Minecraft fan experience, comes to the New York Hall of Science on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, with plenty of activities for Minecraft enthusiasts of all ages.

Families love to spend time together, but there are times when everyone—parents and kids—need a break. Whether it's for a daytime appointment (sans toddler) or to have the first date night in an eternity, New Jersey parents have plenty of flexible daytime and evening drop-off options, from day cares to trampoline parks, indoor play spaces, and beyond.

Read on for more than a dozen NJ places that can lend a hand, whether you need a drop-in day care, somewhere fun to send the kids when school's closed, or a relaxing parents' night out!

Hudson Yards has brought NYC families plenty of new attractions and ways to play—but another big development is still to come. Mark your calendars: Edge, the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, is set to open on March 11, 2020 at Hudson Yards, and tickets are now on sale.

Situated on the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, Edge's observation deck sits at 1,131 feet above street level—that's higher than both the Empire State Building's main observation deck and the Top of the Rock. Read on for details on how to visit.

What kid doesn't love animals? (Or at least, one kind of animal...) Lucky for us Texas parents, the Lone Star State is home to many attractions and zoos that house exotic and regional animals, from elephants to deep sea creatures. We've picked some of our favorites to help while planning your next Texas family vacation.

Along with seasonal celebrations of Native Americans as well as the humble turkey, November in Boston is packed with kid-friendly films, live performances, and museum programs. It's also the start of holiday season excitement, so get the early scoop on festive light displays (from Faneuil Hall to the Stone Zoo), Christmas trains, and more.

We hear about exciting new family-friendly happenings each day, so keep tabs on our events calendar to make sure you don't miss a thing as one holiday blends into the next. Many events require advance registration or tickets, so go ahead and claim your seats to the season's hottest events!