Fall Fests, Hispanic Heritage Month, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids

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Celebración de los Árboles event photo courtesy of the Morton Arboretum

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

It finally feels like fall here in Chicago, and families can celebrate that with family fall fun fests at Eugene Field Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, or Triton College. It's also Hispanic Heritage Month, and kids can check out related events at the Morton Arboretum or Learning Express in Glen Ellyn.

It's a great time of year for both pumpkin and apple picking and we have lists detailing the best of both in Chicago! And if the changing temperatures have you worried about cabin fever, now might be a good time to sign up for a baby class in the city or surburbs.

Enjoy this amazing summer weekend in Chicago!

Halloween House, Chocolate and Coffee Festival, Pumpkins, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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It's time for the annual Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Estate. Photo by Maggie Clingan

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

It’s officially fall in Philly, and that means a season brimming with family fun! Dive into the festive spirit at the Halloween House, where you can explore uniquely themed rooms like the “Trick or Treat” room and the “Glow in the Dark” room. For those seeking a thrill, the Colonial Gardens Haunted Hayride offers spine-tingling surprises around every corner. Enjoy a day of apple picking and treats at the Linvilla Apple Festival, or marvel at the glowing gourds during the Adventure Aquarium’s Fintastic Pumpkin Glow. With events like Screamin' Green Hauntoween and the PA Chocolate and Coffee Festival, there’s no shortage of exciting activities to create lasting memories this fall!

Fall Harvest Festival, Oktoberfest, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend

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Pick a pumpkin from the annual Fall Harvest Festival at Underwood Farms. Photo courtesy of the farm

Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend

Our harvest has come in this weekend, and it is bringing a bounty of autumnal activities. Underwood Farms opens its annual Fall Harvest Festival with a "Friends of the Farm" themed weekend. Bavarian family-friendly fun takes over the south bay at the Locale 90254 Oktoberfest in Hermosa Beach. And Nights of the Jack lights the path to Halloween fun with thousands of hand-carved jack o'lanterns. 

Best Family-Friendly Restaurants near the American Museum of Natural History

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Round out your museum day with a kid-friendly meal at these family-friendly restaurants on the Upper West Side.

Starved after your visit to one of the top kid destinations on the Upper West Side? These family-friendly restaurants near the American Museum of Natural History are guaranteed kid-pleasers.

In addition to AMNH, kid-friendly attractions like the DiMenna Children's History Museum at the New-York Historical Society, and the Children's Museum of Manhattan mean few Manhattan neighborhoods scream kid-friendly quite like the Upper West Side, so the area's restaurants are overwhelmingly welcoming to families.

While you really can't go wrong anywhere, we've rounded up more than a dozen of the best spots to grab a quick bite or sit down for a full meal. For more family-friendly eateries, check out our NYC Kids Guide to Restaurants.

My Unpopular Opinion: Kids Shouldn’t Have Cell Phones

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How should parents navigate children’s exposure to technology?

Here is my unpopular opinion: kids shouldn’t have cell phones.

As much as a kids' cell phone might seem like the ultimate tool for staying connected, a growing body of research shows that a cell phone for kids—especially a smartphone—can have negative effects on brain development, mental health, academic performance, and more.

"But my kid NEEDS a cell phone to keep them safe." I strongly disagree! Read on to see why I think that...and how to solve these problems without a cell phone.

Save On Top-Rated New York City Outings and Experiences for Kids and Families

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Groupon's online marketplace offers tons of discounts on activities for kids and families.

Find tons of daily discounts on the top New York City kid activities and family experiences in Groupon’s online marketplace.

NYC is certainly a fun-filled city–but it’s an expensive one too! And we all know keeping costs down when you’ve got kids to keep busy is no easy feat. If you’re looking for New York City activities and outings for the whole family that won’t break the bank, we’ve rounded up some of Groupon’s best deals on top-rated experiences. Take a look at these 4- and 5-star-rated deals that’ll help you save on everything from zoos to movie tickets to tours of iconic NYC landmarks.

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