MOMbies: Bringing Halloween to Life for a Cause
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Get out and see the MOMbies® live in Connecticut this Halloween season!
Fernbank Museum Will Transform and Heighten Guest Experience Over the Next Two Years
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Fernbank Museum is going through a major transformation with the announcement of a $27 million investment to revolutionize its guest experience! Keep reading to find out what's happening at the Atlanta Fernbank Museum and how families are going to LOVE visits to this wonderful landmark more than ever!
Best Towns Near Chicago to See Fall Colors
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Pack a thermos of cider, bundle up the kids, and discover why these towns are the perfect backdrop for your fall adventures near the Windy City.
Best Corn Mazes for Kids in Orlando
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Fall in Orlando means cooler weather, pumpkin picking, hayrides, and yes, corn mazes! Orlando corn mazes at family farms transform fields into fun adventures, offering more than just a stroll through the stalks. With extras like pony rides, ziplines, barrel trains, play areas, and pumpkin patches, visiting a corn maze near Orlando makes for the perfect fall day trip for families.
Want even more seasonal fun? Check out our Fall Fun Guide for Orlando Kids to get the latest and greatest scoop! And sign up for our free Orlando newsletter to get updates on fall festivals and Halloween happenings straight to your inbox!
Top Free Halloween Events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley 2025
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Two of our favorite things collide in October: Halloween and FREE events in Westchester and the Hudson Valley. With all the money spent on costumes, ticketed events, and parties, having no-cost events to add fun without adding expense is a perfect way to enhance the season.
From pumpkin painting to trunk or treats, there’s enough variety here to justify getting costume mileage on many occasions throughout the month.
Be sure to check out our Guide to Halloween Fun for Westchester & Hudson Valley Families for other ways to enjoy the spooky season.
Best Farms on Long Island with Family-Friendly Entertainment
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Long Island has no shortage of farms on Long Island, but not all farms are created equal. From petting zoos and playgrounds to festivals and u-pick, the farms we've hand-picked below are sure to make a family outing unforgettable.
My family particularly likes farms where we get to spend substantial time feeding and petting the animals, as well as farms with interactive play equipment–and LI has some great options for both.
Be sure to check out our Fall Activity Guide, featuring our Pick Your Own Guide to Farms on Long Island.
Best 2025 Día de los Muertos and Day of the Dead Celebrations in NYC for Kids
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Día de los Muertos is a vibrant Mexican holiday, and we've rounded up 15 Day of the Dead events in NYC where kids and families can celebrate the holiday while honoring the memories of loved ones.
Families can enjoy a celebration at the Children's Museum of Manhattan, complete with performances, crafts, and storytimes, create nicho boxes at Wave Hill, or spend an entire day in Green-Wood Cemetery.
Read on for all our top picks, and find more seasonal things to do in our NYC Kids Guide to Fall Fun.
Best Harvest and Pumpkin Festivals in New Jersey for Fall Fun 2025
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You know harvest festival season is upon us when New Jersey's farms are bursting with ripe apples ready to be plucked from the trees. We've rounded up lots of great fall fairs and harvest fests in New Jersey, all packed with signature seasonal fun like hayrides, corn mazes, pumpkin picking, contests, scarecrow making, live animals, live music, and more. Some even incorporate a little early Halloween fun.
For more seasonal activities, be sure to check out our New Jersey Fall Fun Guide.
