If you think harvest festivals are the stuff of far-flung farmland, we're here to tell you that you don't have to leave NYC for an authentic harvest experience. NYC is jam-packed with fall activities, including pumpkin patches, hayrides, and even our very own corn maze. So, grab the kids and get primed for fall fun, no car rental necessary.

Of course, if you're looking for a more traditional pumpkin-picking experience, be sure to check out our favorite pumpkin patches near NYC. You can find more seasonal picks in our Guide to Fall Activities in NYC, including our favorite fall festivals in NYC and the best Oktoberfest celebrations for families.

Fall is in the air, and fun is in town all weekend in Boston!

From food festivals to pumpkin patches, there's fun in CT this weekend!

Looking for the best things to do in the San Francisco Bay Area this weekend? Here are some great family-friendly events and activities.

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

This weekend, kids can show everyone what they can do!  Kids with all the right moves can show off their dance skills at the National Dance Day Celebration in Costa Mesa. The Pixar Putt is a hole-in-one for budding golf prodigies and Pixar fans alike. Future Olympians can earn their gold medals at Malibu's Tiny Tot Olympics. And moms will never be prouder than when kids show how well they pitch in and do their share at this year's Coastal Cleanup Day. 

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

Fall is in full swing and with it comes awesome Atlanta events like The Georgia State Fair —families enjoy rides, yummy food, and live shows Friday through October 6. Disney fans (i.e. all kids) dance their ears off at Disney on Ice: Let's Dance! at Gas South Arena in Duluth this weekend. (Bonus: tickets start at $20!)  Folks in East Atlanta will strut their stuff on Saturday during the annual East Atlanta Strut, a celebration of the funky neighborhood's culture, arts, and personality. 

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

Fall Festivals are in full swing across Central Florida this weekend! It's opening weekend for fall festivities at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora, Club Lake Plantation in Apopka, and Santa's Farm in Eustis. Celebrate Oktoberfest with events in Oviedo, Winter Garden, and Lake Nona. Bring your little ones for CoComelon Party Time with JJ, Cody, and friends! And that’s just the beginning—read on for more exciting fall fun happening throughout Central Florida this weekend!

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!