Fall Family Fun: Events, Spots and Events for the Season

Fall Family Fun: Experiences, Spots and Events for the Season

The weather is getting crisp, and it’s time to get out those jackets and coats for it’s officially fall! This also means it’s time to enjoy all the seasonal offerings we are lucky to have in New York.

Whether you’re eager to go full Harvest mode with the family this season, like Halloween events, picking pumpkins to bake for pies (a fantastic stress reliever.) Or taking advantage of all the unique spots to visit for a day of adventure, our autumn experiences are ready for you and your family this fall, so enjoy!

American Dream

Meadowlands, NJ

American Dream is a Premier entertainment, retail, and dining destination in the heart of the NJ Meadowlands. It’s home of Nickelodeon Universe, the largest indoor theme park in the western hemisphere and DreamWorks Water Park, the largest indoor water park in North America.

Big Snow American Dream

East Rutherford, NJ

Big SNOW American Dream is North America’s first and only real-snow, year-round indoor ski and snowboard resort. It’s the perfect place for your kids to learn to ski in a safe and controlled environment. Visit www. bigsnowamericandream.com to learn more.

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Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts

Katonah, NY

Mexico’s colorful traditions will be showcased during a free, family-friendly Día de Muertos event at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts on October 15 in Katonah. Expect live music and incredible dance courtesy of Calpulli Mexican Dance Company. The Rivertowns Chamber of Commerce will host three special events this fall: a Halloween Trolley on October 18, a Taste Local event on November 4 and a Holiday Trolley on December 2. Visit caramoor.org to learn more.

Chuck E Cheese

For families with young kids looking for safe and affordable spooky fun this Halloween season, Chuck E. Cheese Halloween Boo-tacular is back from Oct 2-Oct 31 with free game play, daily dance parties, free candy giveaways, pumpkin-shaped pizzas, costume contests, slime desserts and much more!

Also, kids can enjoy active play with the all-new Chuck E. Cheese Trampoline Zone at select fun centers in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Long Island City, Flushing and Paramus, NJ, chuckecheese.com.

Harvest Dance

Queens, NY

Celebrate Harvest Dance Celebration of American Indian Culture at Queens County Farm Museum on November 12th (11 am -4pm) through music and dance! Among many Native American tribes, celebrating and giving thanks in autumn is a tradition for the bountiful summer harvest. Harvest Dance Celebration showcases a variety of Native American dances outdoors at Queens County Farm Museum performed by representatives of ten Indian Nations. This event also features a Native American Craft & Food Market with authentic art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and more. Farm Grounds & Market Admission: Free; Performance Area requires tickets: $17; $12 (ages 4-11) Ages 3 & under free (no ticket required), queensfarm.org.

LEGOLAND

Yonkers, NY

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester is bringing back Brick-or-Treat from September 25 to November 1. Dive into festive scavenger hunts, join Monster Dance Parties, and be captivated by a thrilling 4D Halloween movie. Plus, with brick stops around the center, kids can take home their own mini build. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event!

Maker Faire Coney Island

Coney Island

Starting Oct. 6, Daily, 10:30 am – 5 pm, through Oct. 8, head to Coney Island Amphitheater and celebrate creativity with hands-on exhibits, demonstrations, and engaging workshops in diverse fields, including robotics, crafts, engineering, art, music, 3D printing, and more.$15. coneyisland.makerfaire.com

Palisades Climb Adventure

West Nyack, New York

For great indoor physical activity this Fall, Palisades Climb Adventure offers the world’s tallest indoor ropes course, standing 85 feet tall, and featuring over 75 unique challenge elements designed for climbers of all ages and skill levels located in the center of the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, NY. Their Course is available for private events, birthday parties, team building challenges, school and camp field trips, and scouting events. For our younger visitors (two to seven years-old, and 48 inches tall and under) we offer the lower-level Sky tykes course, palisadesclimb.com.

Palisades Center

Nyack, NY

Palisades Center is the ultimate destination for family fun! Throughout October, Malloween will offer thrilling Halloween activities, while our Season of Surprises will keep the holiday spirit alive with the return of Santa, personalized shopping experiences, exciting giveaways, and enchanting entertainment, all designed to create unforgettable memories for families and shoppers. For more information on these festive experiences, visit PalisadesCenter.com!

Paradox Museum

East Rutherford, NJ

Paradox Museum New Jersey, where you will challenge your perspective of reality. Charge your camera and get ready for mind bending exhibits. Visit www.paradoxmuseumnewjersey.com to learn more.

Ridgetoberfest at Ridge Hill

Yonkers, NY

Ridge Hill welcomes back Ridgetoberfest on Saturday, October 14th at 3PM – 7PM! Come kick off the fall season and enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities, culinary delights, beer, live music, pumpkin carving and more! Bring your friends and family to The Hill for this complimentary event, ridgehill.com.

Wildlife Conservation Center

Bronx, NY

WCS Education programs inspire children and families to connect with the natural world around us through animal encounters, hands-on activities, and exhibit exploration. Make some wild weekend memories this fall with your family at our zoos and aquarium,.wcs.org.

Ridge Hill

Yonkers,NY

Ridge Hill welcomes back Ridgetoberfest on Saturday, October 28th from 12-3PM! Come kick off the fall season and enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities, culinary delights, beer, live music, pumpkin carving and more! Bring your friends and family to The Hill for this complimentary event, ridgehill.com.

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.