Families are in for a treat this October in Orlando with a packed calendar of fun events to enjoy, including Halloween and fall festivals!

Fall festivals are in full swing and we've scoured the area for the best Orlando events in October for families and kids. Central Florida's theme parks are seasonally decorated, and guests can experience events such as Epcot's Food and Wine Festival, SeaWorld's Halloween Spooktacular, and Legoland's Brick-or-Treat. Set aside an October weekend to navigate your way through one (or more) of the impressive Orlando corn mazes, snap family photos at a local pumpkin patch, and make lasting memories at these awesome October events in Orlando.

Some of the best Halloween events in Orlando are included here, but be sure to check out our fully loaded Orlando Halloween Guide and Fall Fun Guide for Orlando Kids for all happenings and ideas this October. 

Families are in for a treat this October in Atlanta with a packed calendar of fun events to enjoy, including Halloween and fall festivals!

Kick off October events in Atlanta with fried food, amazing rides, and spectacular shows at the Georgia State Fair and the Cumming Country Fair and Festival. The delicious Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay takes place across two weekends in October, so families have their pick...of apples and fun! Then it's on to Halloween with Boo at the Zoo at Zoo Atlanta, Goblins in the Garden, and sooooo many more Atlanta Halloween events and festivals. 

If you are as hyped as we are about fall in Atlanta and want to make the most of it, check out our Atlanta Fall Bucket List, which includes 40 seasonal ideas families NEED to do, like Hay Rides and Corn Mazes Near Atlanta. Also, our Fall Fun Guide for Atlanta Kids is packed with fall travel ideas, yummy recipes, and cool crafts. 

There are tons of things to do in Los Angeles for ghouls and gals, but Halloween is the name of the game in October. Los Angeles comes alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and, of course, trick-or-treating—so many opportunities to wear Halloween costumes!

Major treats are in store for things to do in Los Angeles for families this October. With Trolls taking over South Coast Botanic Gardens and pedestrians taking over a Valley freeway, this month is full of reasons to say, "You don't see that every day!" Also, I have this weird feeling that there's something else going on in October. An odd, creepy-crawly chill climbs up my spine like I'm going about my own business when all of a sudden—BOO! Favorite fright activities include the chance to boo at the zoo, pick pumpkins at the farm, get fit for Halloween while helping defeat cancer, and so much more. 

These are just a few of our favorite things to do in Los Angeles in October—we're adding more events to the Los Angeles Family Event Calendar daily. Keep reading for the very best things to do in Los Angeles this October, and don't forget to check back weekly for our picks for the best things to do in Los Angeles each weekend.

Brooklyn families are fortunate to have a number of great Brooklyn preschools at their doorsteps. The borough is home to a wide range of preschools, which vary in size, educational philosophy, and scheduling flexibility.

To help families find the right preschool fit, we've rounded up 16 great Brooklyn preschools and divided them into categories, including traditional Brooklyn preschools, year-round Brooklyn preschools, Montessori and Reggio Emilia preschools in Brooklyn, and religious preschools in Brooklyn.

Preschool spots are always in high demand, so it's important to start your school search early. Most NYC preschools require you to apply in the fall a year before your child enrolls, with acceptance letters going out in February or March. The process begins by researching preschools' websites, taking tours, talking to other families, and learning what's most important for your family in a preschool.

For a comprehensive list of NYC preschools, check out our Preschools Directory, which includes our top picks for preschools in Park Slope, plus many more resources, including our best preschool admissions tips as well as 10 questions to ask during a preschool tour.