Best Halloween Events in NYC 2025 for Kids and Families

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The Bronx Zoo celebrates Boo at the Zoo with family activities all October long. Photo by Julie Larsen Maher

Halloween is one of the best nights to be a kid in NYC, and our 2025 list of the best Halloween events in New York City includes can't-miss Halloween activities from Manhattan to Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and even some top-notch picks in the 'burbs.

We've rounded up our favorite 2025 Halloween events in NYC for families, including perennial kid-pleasers, like BAMBoo!, Boo at the Zoo, and the big Village Halloween Parade. 

So, read on for our curated list of the best Halloween events in New York City for kids, and start planning your spooky fun. Our Family Activity Calendar, and our New York City Kids' Halloween Guide are jam-packed with more seasonal fun, including top pumpkin patches and the best local costume stores to get you ready for the big night.

33 Best Family-Friendly Things to Do in Three Forks and Butte, Montana on Vacation

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Soak up the beauty of Montana in Three Forks and Butte. Photo by Johnathan Stone, Visit Big Sky

Three Forks, Montana is where rivers meet, bison once thundered, and kids today can climb, splash, and explore history in one small town with big adventure. Known as the birthplace of the Missouri River, this town is a gold mine of family fun, just 30 minutes from Bozeman.

Less than an hour's drive from Three Forks is Butte, Montana, which offers a perfect blend of Wild West mining history, outdoor play, quirky attractions, and hearty food in a town that once shaped the world’s copper supply. Whether you have history buffs, active adventurers, or sweet‑toothed explorers, Butte delivers.

From hiking ancient cliffs to exploring museums to biking smooth trails, here are the best things to do in Three Forks and Butte, Montana with kids. Visit our Western US Family Travel Guide for more adventures out west, including our list of kid-friendly activities in Bozeman, Montana.

Guide to Blue Ridge, Georgia: Visit the Blue Ridge Mountains with Kids

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Experience the wonder of the Blue Ridge Mountains by horseback riding along the Appalachian trails. Photo by Bill Leffler

The gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains dip into Georgia, spreading south from the Tennessee and North Carolina state lines to Mount Oglethorpe (near Jasper) eastward to Tallulah Gorge (near Clayton). A prime spot for touring these scenic, tree-lined mountains is in the railroad town of Blue Ridge, just 90 minutes north of Atlanta.

Blue Ridge provides a great family getaway any time of the year. Families experience all four seasons, ranging from brilliant autumn foliage, snow during winter, and colorful flowers and lake activities during the warmer months. Whether you're driving for the day, spending a weekend, or planning a longer vacation, this Blue Ridge travel guide offers a range of exciting family-friendly activities, restaurants, and places to stay!

Spectacular 2025 Fall Foliage Viewing Spots in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

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Rockefeller State Park Preserve offers a rainbow of fall foliage to take in during the autumn.

The transformation that takes place during the fall foliage season in Westchester and the Hudson Valley is truly magical. Westchester and the Hudson Valley provide so many stunning backdrops to enjoy the autumn leaves and scenery, whether you want to drive right up to a scenic foliage spot or go for a walk in the woods.

Read on for our top 10 favorite fall foliage spots in Westchester and the Hudson Valley.

And be sure to check out our Fall Fun Guide for Westchester and Hudson Valley Kids for plenty more ideas for seasonal fun, including our story on the top family-friendly hikes in the region.  

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