Explore our list of fun fall things to do in CT with kids in 2025! 

Quirky museums, tucked-away parks, and more off-the-radar family fun.

Fall day trips from Atlanta are perfect opportunities to spend time together since school, clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities are back in swing. With cooler temperatures and autumn leaves, Mother Nature puts on a great show throughout Georgia and the southeast. We’ve got great fall day trips from Atlanta covering the entire region -- we've even thrown in a couple of college towns so you can get your SEC football fix! 

New Yorkers and tourists alike love a view, and when it comes to finding a NYC observation deck to take in the sights, there are five to choose from. Each offers breathtaking NYC views of the iconic skyline.

From Lower Manhattan's One World Observatory to the classic experience at Midtown's Empire State Building and the awesome inside-out immersion of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, how do you choose which observation deck in NYC to visit with kids for the best views?

We've done the legwork for you, visiting each of NYC's iconic observation decks and detailing the experiences so you can choose the best observation deck in NYC for you and your family. Take heart, though, no matter which NYC observation deck you choose, there's no bad view in sight.

For more insider tips, check out our local guide to NYC's top attractions and our comprehensive NYC Visitors Guide.

Kids love to run, jump, hang, climb, and flip—and most are just as likely to tackle the playground monkey bars as they are to use their bed as a trampoline. Channeling that energy and sense of adventure through a sport like gymnastics can be a great way to enhance motor skills and encourage safe play and exploration, making it an ideal first activity for many young children (honestly, who doesn’t love a jumbo-sized trampoline or a massive foam pit?).

There are plenty of great options for gymnastics classes in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, and we've rounded them up for you here. Our picks include classes for a range of ages, from mommy-and-me classes for parents and toddlers to competitive teams for teens and tweens. Some even offer specialty programs such as dance, ninja courses, and cheer tumbling.

For more fun and enriching programs for Westchester and Hudson Valley kids, check out our Classes Guide, which includes our story on free and cheap after-school programs in the region. 

Gymnastics is a multidimensional sport that improves endurance, strength, and flexibility, as well as grace and poise. Few sports challenge participants in so many areas. 

Long Island is home to many great gymnastics programs, and we've included our top picks below. For additional class suggestions, see our Classes and Enrichment Guide for Long Island Kids, which includes a rundown on mommy-and-me programs.

One of the biggest pleasures of fall is watching the leaves turn a variety of vibrant colors, and the Delaware Water Gap is an ideal place to take a fall foliage hike and admire the changing of the seasons. 

Located on the border of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the Delaware Water Gap is less than a two-hour drive from NYC, so it's close enough to make a great autumn daycation. The trees should start changing any day now, so keep these outings in mind for the upcoming fall school holidays.

Find more seasonal activities in our New Jersey Fall Fun Guide, which includes our story on the best fall day trips in and near New Jersey.

These kids' Halloween movies bring all those witches, ghosts, and goblins to life in classic, not-too-scary movies that are perfect for a family-friendly Halloween movie night!

Whip up a seasonal batch of scarecrow snack mix (you'll find the recipe in our list of scary-easy Halloween party snack ideas) while you settle in for a cozy night on the couch with one of these kids' Halloween movies. With so many spooky films available to rent or stream, it can be hard to choose the right one for your family. From preschool to preteen, our list of the best kids' Halloween movies has something to put everyone in the right spirit.

For more Halloween fun, from Halloween jokes for kids to 75 fun Halloween activities for kids—and more—check out our Halloween Activities Guide for Families.

And for Halloween activities near you, check out our Local Halloween Fun & Activities Guide!