Attention feline lovers, Brooklyn now has its very own pop-up cat cafe. Earlier this year we told you all about Meow Parlour, NYC's first cat cafe. Now, Brooklynites can head to The Cat's Meow in Fort Greene to meet, play with—and possibly adopt—some very adorable cats and kittens. Naturally, a cat cafe is a huge hit for kids and families, so we decided to check it out. Read on to find out what to expect, when to visit and other useful tips.

UPDATE: This cat cafe moved into permanent digs in spring 2016 at 149 Atlantic Avenue (between Clinton and Henry Streets). It's now known as Brooklyn Cat Cafe.

In a simpler time, sending our kids to school was easy; people mostly sent their children to the local public school. But as test scores drop and class sizes increase, parents are increasingly interested in looking at alternatives. Here in Los Angeles, there seems to be a new private or charter school opening every day, including science magnets, language immersion and arts focused schools. Joining the options this week is the STEM3 Academy, a high school specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math for children with social or learning differences; the school's open house on Tuesday includes a special screening of Most Likely to Succeed, a lauded documentary about the state of education in America. Get educated about education and then discuss your findings over a free coffee and donut at Krispy Kreme's National Coffee Day.

October kicks off mid-week, and hints of Halloween are in the air. Stop by Barnes & Noble for Spooky Story Halloween. Rejoice in the season at the Great Pumpkin Festival, and Trailside’s Hayride & Campfire. Plus, get your thrills and chills at Six Flag’s renowned Fright Fest. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

As we welcome in October this week, there is so much fall fun for kids of all ages. From fairs and festivals to the launch of the Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns, families can start to celebrate the season in a variety of ways.

Looking to get a jump on Halloween activities? Check out our Halloween Guide. Also, be sure to visit our Long Island Events Calendar often. And if you want events sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter

Fall is most decidedly in the air, and we've got some ideas to make the most of it this week. Want to avoid the weekend crowds picking apples or pumpkins? Weekday visits to local orchards and farms are generally less crowded, but check for hours before you go.

It's also the perfect time of year to check out the Native Voices exhibit at the Boston Children's Museum (pictured). My kids especially loved the basket-weaving and native food activities that helped them learn about local tribes.

Finally, when the calendar turns to October, all kinds of haunted happenings crop up, so keep an eye on the full Event Calendar for the scoop!

There is a lot to love about 24th Street Theatre. The team behind this homey little playhouse is passionately devoted to education, to neighborhood outreach, and to a different kind of children's theater. Most of the the shows 24th Street produces are not public events, because the company devotes most of its resources to programming for local schools. But when this team decides to launch a public production, you can count on it being inventive and thought-provoking. 24th Street is not a place to see another Saturday morning Snow White; it's a place for ground-breaking theater that takes kids along for the ride. The last show we saw there, Walking the Tightrope, delighted so many families that Center Theater Group picked it up for an extended run. The company's latest production, Man Covets Bird, may follow the same path.

The calendar flips to October this week, so it's getting down to the wire for apple picking. Expect pumpkin patches to take over throughout the tri-state area later this week. Leaves are also turning, a sure sign that autumn has truly arrived. You can also enjoy some fall culture on the cheap with a pair of awesome theater discounts: 20at20 ($20 tickets for participating Off-Broadway productions) and Off-Broadway Week (two-for-one tickets to participating shows).

Our best bets for Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 2 include a series of hands-on fashion workshops at the Children's Museum of the Arts, a fall storytime, outdoor chess lessons and the New Victory Theater's season opener, Robin Hood. And, if you missed this weekend's Maker Faire, there's a "mini" version of the maker fest happening this fall that we reported on last week.

Of course, you can find lots of other ideas in our jam-packed Event Calendar and Fall Fun Guide.

It's hard to believe that October arrives this week! Fall is a super busy (and super fun) time in New England. There are only so many Saturdays and Sundays to go around so today we're highlighting a few popular weekend outings that also happen to be open during the week, such as the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze and Pumpkintown, a non-scary Halloween experience that will delight particularly younger children. You can find lots of other ideas in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Halloween and Fall Fun Guide. Enjoy your week!