Stories – New York Family

Glowing jack-o’-lantern surrounded by candles and cobwebs, eerie haunted-house vibes — Haunted Houses in New York

Things to Do with Kids

The Ultimate Guide to Haunted Houses in New York

By Thalia Fernandez

2025-2026 Fall- Winter Fun Guide for New York Families

Fall-Winter Fun! Read the 2025-2026 Digital Fall Guide for New York Families

By New York Family

The Rise of Breast Cancer in Younger Women

Pregnancy & Childbirth

The Rise of Breast Cancer in Younger Women

By Danielle Ramos

10 Halloween Pet Parades in NYC and on Long Island

NYC’s Must-See Halloween Pet Parades

By Danielle Ramos

Bright orange pumpkins of various sizes cover a large field with dried straw, surrounded by green hedges, creating an autumn harvest scene.

Culture & Attractions

Top Spots for Pumpkin Picking In and Around New York

By Thalia Fernandez and Alexa Lutter

Halloween

Things to Do with Kids

10 Great Movies for a Halloween Family Movie Night

By Danielle Ramos

The Best Bronx Blocks for Trick-or-Treating

The Bronx

The Best Bronx Blocks for Trick-or-Treating

By Náosha Gregg

Deputy Chancellor Christina Foti Wants Education to Be Accessible for Everyone

Brooklyn

Deputy Chancellor Christina Foti Wants Education to Be Accessible for Everyone

By Náosha Gregg

Halloween Books for Kids of All Ages

Things to Do with Kids

Spooky Halloween Stories for Every Age

By Marina Dunbar and Alexa Lutter

Why NYC Parents Are Adopting Dogs After Meeting Tiki on TikTok

Why NYC Parents Are Adopting Dogs After Meeting Tiki on TikTok

By Danielle Ramos

14 Awesome Hayrides for Westchester Families

14 Awesome Hayrides for Westchester Families

By New York Family

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Things to Do with Kids

Fairs and Festivals in Westchester, Rockland County, and Bergen County in October 2025

By Shara Levine

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Fairs and Festivals on Long Island October 2025

By Shara Levine

A person stands on a paved path holding a bunch of colorful autumn maple leaves, wearing jeans and brown sneakers among fallen leaves.

20 Things to Do on Long Island This Fall: Activities for Families and Kids

By Danielle Ramos

Green Meadows Farm Brings Pumpkin Weekends to Queens

Queens

Green Meadows Farm Brings Pumpkin Weekends to Queens

By Adrienne Farr

Hayrides In and Near NYC for a Family Treat This Fall

Hayrides In and Near NYC for a Family Treat This Fall

By New York Family

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Things to Do with Kids

Festivals, Fairs, and Parades in NYC October 2025

By Shara Levine

SUNY Optometry Keeps Families’ Vision in Focus

Sponsored

SUNY Optometry Keeps Families’ Vision in Focus

By Adrienne Farr

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After-School Programs

Benefits of Bilingual Education

By New York Family Staff

Six Flags Fright Fest Returns This Year with New Attractions

Culture & Attractions

Six Flags Fright Fest Returns This Year with New Attractions

By Náosha Gregg