These Long Island fall festivals offer returning favorites such as hayrides and corn mazes, with added attractions including animatronic dinosaurs, a secret garden and more.

Food is always a big draw at the fair. Try the Pickle Bacon Ranch Pizza, Viral Dubai Chocolate Sundae and the Sausage S'more Skewer.

Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 2-4, at Side Splitters at the Grove, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., Theatre 7, Wesley Chapel. Tickets start at $23.50. For pricing and to make reservations, call 813-960-1197 or ...

Rosemary Gallagher scours Scotland to uncover fun activities for all the family to enjoy during October’s half-term holiday week ...

As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help ...

From Halloween happenings, to opportunities for coziness and community-building -- including Baltimore Fishbowl's Oyster Shellebration -- there's plenty to see and do throughout October.

Saturday, Oct. 4. Taylor Park, 1100 SW Eighth Ave., Largo. The Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole offers a fun family outing, free to children up to 14 years of age. The club will provide bait and ...

Dixon, the potbelly pig, has become a social media sensation thanks to his singing chops and his bright white chompers.

It’s nice to be reminded of how similar we humans are to our animal friends. For example, no matter the species, a toddler is going to behave the way you’d expect. This is something you learn rather ...

Listening to bird songs and calls can help identify species and connect with the sounds of nature. An ornithologist provides tips and tricks to bird by ear.

When you’re birding by ear, you use the same skills as when you’re recognizing music; listening to sounds, patterns, changes in pitch, in tone and in volume, but in nature rather than in music. You ...

As a parent and toy editor, I see many of Good Housekeeping's favorites included among the dolls, games, and other great gifts.