Preschoolers

Best Things To Do with NYC Kids: October GoList

Submitted by Raven Snook on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 12:00pm

Get your calendars ready. Here are the top 14 things to do with kids in New York City this October, five of which are FREE.

Halloween may generate the hoopla, but there are plenty of other must-do activities this month. The fall culture season kicks into high gear with amazing live entertainment, including a page-to-stage adaptation of Mr. Popper's Penguins at the New Victory Theater, a multimedia Gustafer Yellowgold concert, and a kid-friendly tribute to the late, great David Bowie.

Looking for more interactive fun? Have your pets blessed in Morningside Heights, get creative at the New York Hall of Science's Maker Faire New York, and cheer on the competitors in the annual Great North River Tugboat Race & Competition.

20+ Fall Day Trips for NJ Families

Submitted by Kaylynn Chiarel... on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 11:00am

You know it's autumn in New Jersey when the mercury starts dropping, the air gets crisper, and every walk down the street is accompanied by an orchestra of crunching leaves. If you're itching to make some amazing memories of Autumn 2016, look no further than this hit list of fun and budget-friendly outings.

October GoList: The Best Things To Do with Houston Kids This Month

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:07am

Fun events and activities for Houston kids and families in October 2016.

Theater for the Whole Family: Five Shows to Catch in October

Submitted by Frances Broussa... on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:07am

It's never too early to introduce children to the magic of theater. And with so many great performances this fall, there is no better opportunity to do so. From a free children's show at Miller Outdoor Theatre to an underwater extravaganza at the Wortham Center, there is something for everyone in your family.

October GoList: Best Things To Do With Long Island Kids This Month

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 09/30/2016 - 5:00am

Have some old time fun at the Long Island Fair, which is only in town once per year. Keep the fall festivities going with Pumpkinfest in Yaphank and be transported into a fairy tale at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge Enchanted Forest Trail. If that's too frightening, take it down a notch at the Not So Spooky Walk at the Clark Botanical Garden.

Check out the list below and click over to our comprehensive Long Island Events Calendar for inspiration; we have you covered with some of the best events and activities happening throughout the area.

October Go List: Best Things To Do With CT Kids This Month

Submitted by Mary Beth Lawlor on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 8:20pm

October, one of the most beautiful months of the year here in Connecticut. Leaf peeping will hit it's peak mid-month. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and apple picking orchards are all in full swing. Our Halloween and Fall Fun Guide and event calendar include even more great events happening this month. In this round up, we try to include a few of the best in each region. Check out the Faerie Village in Old Lyme, go to a parade, or check out one of the many festivals. Here are 27 of our top Connecticut picks for you and the kids this October. If you click through to the full listing you can then add them to your google calendar.

Attending the Awe-Inspiring Houston Art Car Parade

Submitted by Kate Marder on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 4:09pm

When I moved to Houston, I noticed something different about the cars I saw on the road in my neck of the woods. While driving around the Heights I remember seeing one car painted with colorful cat faces and another covered in Day of the Dead figurines. When I finally learned these cars were associated with the Houston Art Car Museum and annual Art Car Parade, I knew I (and my family) needed to see more. We now try to go to the parade every year, and it never disappoints.

Houston's Fall & Winter Family Fun Runs

Submitted by Rachael Cherry on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 1:23pm

Fall marks the beginning of a lot of things, from Pumpkin Spice-flavored everything, (slightly) cooler weather, and race season for all of Houston's running enthusiasts. Interested in doing something active and fun with the whole family? Look no further than this list of family fun runs happening throughout the Houston area over the next few months. Whether you're a seasoned runner, weekend warrior, stroller strider, or someone who just wants to get outdoors and do something different with the family, there's a race on this list for you.

Weekend Fun for CT Kids: Faeries, Apples, and Halloween Events, October 1-2

Submitted by Jacqueline Miller on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 10:00am

I know that we need the rain, but with so much outdoor fun scheduled for this weekend in Connecticut—from country fairs to family festivals to pirate invasions—I hope the gray days called for in the latest forecast are wrong. You won't want to miss the opening weekends of the Apple Harvest Festival in Southington or Wee Faerie Village in Old Lyme, which are great fun for adults and kids alike. You also have until Friday to enter our contest to win a family four pack to the perpetually crowd pleasing corn maze at Lyman Orchard by clicking here.

If, like me, you're already negotiating costumes and candy selections for Halloween, you can set the spooky mood with some haunted activities running the gamut from mildly scary to slightly adventurous to totally terrifying.

We will do our best to keep up with weather cancelations in our frequently updated event calendar, but if the weather is at all questionable, be sure to contact venues directly before heading out for any scheduled outdoor activities. Make sure that you subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest so that you won't miss any of the Halloween fun!

5 Day Trips Perfect for Fall

Submitted by Carrie Taylor on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 8:47am

Now that it is allegedly cooler outside and you can leave your house without fear of overheating, it's the ideal time to visit these nearby spots that could feel pretty miserable during summer. Before the holiday season gets into gear, pack up the car and take the kids to look at gators or see where Texas' favorite ice cream is made. We've rounded up five fun day trips below.