Haunted Houses and Hayrides near Philly for Kids: From Simply Spooky to Super Scary

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Take a hayride through the woods at Shady Brook Farm's Eerie Illuminations. Photo courtesy of the farms

Easily spooked or barely fazed, we all have our own personal threshold when it comes to Halloween fright. Everything from friendly ghosts to outright gore await visitors at these local haunted house stops, from scary staples like Eastern State Penitentiary to new haunts on the block like Lincoln Mill Haunted House. Be sure to read descriptions on facility websites to see if a stop is right for your family. 

Kids need more treats than super scary tricks? Visit our Guide to Halloween in Philly to find something for everyone or browse our top 50 Halloween events in Philly for more ways to get some mileage out of those costumes.

Top Free October Events in Boston: Free Halloween Events and More!

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The Best free activities in Boston this October will make you dance in the streets! Honk! photo by Captive Moment

Looking for the top free October events in Boston? Halloween brings plenty of family activitiess to Boston and New England. Parents can save their money for candy because (woo-hoo!) a lot of October's best events also happen to be free. Here are our picks for seasonal fun that won't break the bank.

For more October activities, see our Halloween Fun Guide for Boston Kids. It has everything from Pumpkin Festivals and Jack-O'-Lantern Displays to 30 Best Kids' Halloween Movies. And check out our Events Calendar for all the best family activities (and fun free events) in Boston every month.

Las Vegas, Nevada: 50 Awesome Things To Do in Vegas with Kids

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Take a spin around the lazy river at Mandalay Bay.

"Kid-friendly" is probably not the first word that comes to mind when you think of Las Vegas, but America's playground for adults is increasingly becoming a popular family vacation destination. While there are plenty of casinos and other grown-up activities on the Strip, there are also many fun things to do in Vegas with kids, including parks, museums, shows, and memorable restaurants. Many Las Vegas hotels also offer amenities specifically geared for children.

My kids and I had a blast on a recent trip to Sin City, and my youngest is already asking when we can go back. Here are 50 of the best things to do in Vegas with kids, including delicious restaurants and kid-friendly hotels in Las Vegas. You'll see why Las Vegas made our list of the 30 best warm and sunny family vacation ideas! Check out our Family Travel Guide for more great options for your family's next trip.

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.

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