Fall Bucket List for Long Island Kids: 35 Top Things To Do

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The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze features hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns in elaborate displays at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Fall on Long Island offers exciting things to do and seasonal fun for the whole family. Long Island farms are overflowing with pumpkin patches to visit and tons of interactive fall activities. There are apples to pick, hayrides to hop on, festivals to enjoy, fall treats to try, and spooky Halloween walks to explore. 

There are countless things to do this season with the kids, so we've rounded up dozens of the best fall activities on Long Island.

Keep up with all the seasonal entertainment with our Fall Fun Guide for Long Island Kids and our Halloween Fun Guide.

25 Fun-Filled Fall Day Trips from New Jersey for Families

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Johnson's Locust Hill Farm is a picture perfect backdrop for a stroll through sunflowers. Photo by Cody Conk

Autumn in New Jersey is a perfect time for a family day trip. We've got the lowdown on the best foliage tours, apple picking, and pick-your-own farms in the state—so grab a sweater and a mug of hot cider, and head out with the family on one of these fall day trips from New Jersey

Find all our picks for seasonal fun in our Fall Fun Guide and bookmark our Day Trips Guide for all-seasons destinations.

Best Things To Do with Kids this Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Dalmatian Day 2024 is a family-friendly extravaganza at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting. Photo courtesy of the event

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

Oktoberfests are the theme of this last weekend in September, with FREE family-friendly celebrations including Croton Oktoberfest and Sleepy Hollow Oktoberfest.

Kids can also enjoy a performance by the The Okee Dokee Brothers & Sonia de los Santos at Emelin Theatre or meet and play with 101 (well, maybe not that many) Dalmatians at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting's FREE Dalmatian Day.  

Rapunzel and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

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Circus artists mesmerize the audience at Flip Circus. Photo by Gwen Tundermann

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

The timeless tale of Rapunzel lets down its hair this weekend during its opening at The Engeman Theater in Northport. The latest exhibit at the Long Island Children's Museum, Block Party with Imagination Playground, also opens this weekend. 

Plus: Find fall festivals from Riverhead to Bellmore and many towns in between! 

Read on for more great events across LI this weekend. 

Harvest Home Festival and More Things To Do with Kids in New Jersey this Weekend

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Enjoy the sight of hot air balloons and take part in activities like tethered rides at the Warren County Hot Air Balloon Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

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

Take a step back in time this weekend for an old-fashioned fall celebration at Longstreet Farm's Harvest Home Festival. The fall festivities continue throughout the state, with events like Edison's Fall Family Spectacular Street Fair and South Orange Downtown Fall Festival.

Atlantic Antic, Halloween Lights, and More Fun Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

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Morningside Lights returns to illuminate the night in a procession of awe-inspiring handmade lanterns floating through Morningside Park to Columbia's campus. Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima

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

It's the last weekend in September, and we're focusing in Climate Week, with kid-friendly, consciousness-raising fun in Battery Park City and on Governors Island. The Nightmare Before Christmas Trail lights up the New York Botanical Garden, the Little Red Lighthouse Fest shines a beacon in Washington Heights, and the Brooklyn Book Festival is just plain lit. Plus, don't miss Atlantic Antic's Playtopia powered by Prospect Schools with help from Mommy Poppins and our friends at Brooklyn Bridge Parents!

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!

31 Fall Day Trips from Los Angeles—Plus Weekend Getaways

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Head up to Big Bear for foliage and fishing. Photo courtesy of Visit Big Bear

Fall day trips with kids from Los Angeles make for fun, seasonal adventures. Or, if you have time, to get out of town for the whole weekend. Although Los Angeles is known as a city without seasons, we all know that is not exactly true. Favorite fall activities are easily within a day's drive, from apple picking to fall foliage, alpine lakes, and national parks. 

The next time you have a day with no plans, hop in the car for one of these fall day trips from Los Angeles. Pack a bag, as you might want to stay longer and turn it into a long weekend away.

Check off all the fall fun in our LA fall bucket list for kids and discover more road trips from Los Angeles for a weekend family getaway. Plus, get inspired for additional local adventures in our Weekend Getaway and Day Trip Guide for Los Angeles Families. 

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