UPDATED 2017: The leaves are turning color, the days are getting cooler, and the sun is setting earlier. That can mean only one thing: October is here, and Halloween is just around the corner! There is so much to do around New York this season, from haunted Halloween fun to fall foliage hikes. Whether you’re looking for kids’ activities right in your backyard or a day trip away, here are our favorite October family highlights.
1. Plan you Halloween with our guide to haunted houses, corn mazes, pumpkin activities, and more!
2. Pick your own pumpkins at one of these farms around our region.
3. What to do with all those pumpkins? See our fun and safe no-carve pumpkin ideas.
4. Still not sure about your kids’ Halloween costumes? Find a Halloween store near you, or take our quiz to get advice.
5. Head for a family hike in NYC or around the region before it’s too snowy to hit the trails.
6. Spend a weekend in beautiful, fun Mystic, CT, where you can visit the Mystic Seaport and so much more.
7. For some educational, indoor fun, see how to best explore the Liberty Science Center with kids.
8. The Jewish High Holidays are here: Find family events around the region for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the rest of the fall festivals.
9. Looking for more? Find 100 top regional fall activities for families.
10. Find the best kids' activities right in your in-box with our weekly newsletter, or search for local family events in our calendar.
