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It can be hard to reconcile the adorable, innocent kiddo in the perfect costume, with the freakout factor of Halloween.  Where, exactly, are you going to take your lollipop lovin' cowboy, or scared-of-the-dark Little Red Riding Hood?  In Fairfield County, the answer is Fairfield's Burr Homestead.  For 20 years now, they've put on the Enchanted Castle, a Halloween-time event geared toward children ages 2-10. For even more ideas in your inbox, sign up for our weekly newsletter.  Check out our Halloween and Fall Fun Guide for lots of other great info!

How could this have happened? How could there only be two (or in some cases one) more weeks of summer left before school begins? Make the most of these remaining summer days by turning to our Event Calendar which offers lots of fun for Philly families.

Meet characters from Star Wars at the Please Touch Museum. Check out New Garden Flying Field's Festival of Flight Air & Car Show. Catch Media Theatre's Aladdin Jr. or Hedgerow Theatre's Beauty and the Beast as they close this weekend. Or, get outside to learn about bugs, butterflies and mushrooms. On the other hand, embrace that school is almost here and get some 'Back to School' deals at an area consignment sale.

Stay up-to-date on the latest fun by following us on Twitter and Pinterest, like us on Facebook and sign up for our free weekly newsletter which is delivered every Thursday. Have fun soaking up the last few weeks of summer fun.

Families can find plenty of outdoor fun in Boston this weekend, including two super-cool festivals: one to celebrate the environment and another to celebrate ways we can reuse junk to create something fantastic. Both of these festivals have similar goals, and they both offer fun for local families.

Besides the festivals, this is a perfect weekend to check out the stars or go play in the park. With only a couple of weeks remaining before school starts up again, I plan on soaking up every possible minute of summer with my kids!

Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:

• Summer isn't over yet! If you find yourself with a free day, check out these 15 day trips for Boston families.
• If you really want to experience the outdoors this summer or fall, try one of these campgrounds near Boston.
• There's a new theme park in town! Thomas the Tank Engine has made his home in Carver, and we have the scoop. 

Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar! Note: due to projected bad weather, be sure to check with venues before heading to any outdoor events.

Start packing in the fun as summer winds down to its last few weeks. Go on a scavenger adventure outdoors in Hampton Bays or indoors in Hicksville.

Catch the last run of Mary Poppins at the Long Island Children's Museum or Cinderella's Glass Slipper at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center. 

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

The Battery's aquatic-themed SeaGlass Carousel is about to debut, and we can't wait to experience this virtual ocean ride. Plus, Volkswagen Beetles take over Governors Island, Clifford the Big Red Dog meets his young fans in Bryant Park, Long Island City hosts an art-filled block party and family-friendly shows continue at the Fringe.

Read on for all of our best bets. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.

If you’re looking for fun family activities in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend, you’ve come to the right place! For a FREE performance by a troupe that’s played at Carnegie Hall, catch the Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. Pixie lovers will delight in a Fairy Walk, while baseball fans can enjoy extra entertainment at Rockland Boulders Beach Day. For midway fun, try the Otisville Country Fair, and the most intriguing nature program on our radar is Sky Hunters in Flight, which introduces visitors to the uncommon sport of falconry.

For more summer fun in and around Westchester, look no further than our Event Calendar, where you'll find many more great ways to enjoy August with your family—many of which are FREE. 

It's no secret that the Queens neighborhoods of Sunnyside and Woodside are loaded with kids and families, and while we're spoiled with fantastic parks and libraries, the popular area is definitely lacking indoor play spaces.

Sure there's Chuck E. Cheese's, but try finding a local drop-in play spot on a rainy or too cold or too hot day, and you're sure to hear other parents complain about the dearth of options—until now. Sabrina's Play Studio opened this summer on busy Queens Boulevard across from the New Calvary Cemetery, and parents immediately, with their toddlers and older kids in tow, began to queue.

Check out our review of this bright, indoor kids' playground in western Queens that offers both weekday and weekend drop-in play sessions.

Nature is abound on Long Island and one way to squeeze in some quality family time is to learn which animals share our home. Luckily, various kinds of birds can be found here throughout the year and families can learn more about where the best spots are to watch our feathered friends take flight.

Can't get enough? We've also rounded up places where you can have an Animal Encounter or On the Farm birthday party.