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100 Things to Do with Your Kids This Fall

From road trip recommendations to the best children's books, we've got it all covered
By People Staff
September 25, 2017 10:45 AM
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VISIT A PUMPKIN PATCH

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Forget the supermarket — head to a local farm to pick out the perfect pumpkin, and fit in time for tractor rides and other activities.

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TAKE A FAMILY VACATION

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Hotel rates in Orlando are lowest in the fall. Get discounts from CheapOair and Hotels.com: Get $52 off four full-price airline tickets at people.com/cheapoair. Get $50 off bookings of $350 or more at people.com/hotels.

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GET SLIMY 

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DIY your own slime. Mix 1/2 cup of shampoo with 1/4 cup of cornstarch; then slowly add 6 tbsp. of water. Add more cornstarch if it’s too gooey.

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SEE PAW PATROL LIVE!

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Two shows, “Race to the Rescue” and “The Great Pirate Adventure,” are coming to a city near you. Get $5 off each ticket at people.com/kidsandbabies.

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BAKE SOMETHING TASTY

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Try a no-fuss organic baking kit from Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Foodstirs. Kids will love helping to create a Daisy Cookie Bouquet, Frosted Cake Pops or these Rainbow Pancakes. Get 20% off at people.com/foodstirs.

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GO SEE MY LITTLE PONY

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The movie hits the big screen on Oct. 6. Get 30% off My Little Pony playsets and other selected Jet.com toys at people.com/jettoys.

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KEEP FRESH

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Try Burt’s Bees Kids line and get $15 off purchases of $50 or more at people.com/burtsbeesbaby.

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MAKE TV TIME INTERACTIVE

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Check out Netflix’s Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale and Buddy Thunderstruck: The Maybe Pile. Kids can choose from various story lines as the show progresses to create their own tale.

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GO SEE KIDZ BOP LIVE

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Sing along to covers of the latest Rihanna and Zayn hits during the group’s nationwide tour, which runs until Nov. 5. Get tickets here.

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GO APPLE PICKING

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Look up the best times and places at pickyourown.org.

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ADOPT A PET

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Studies show taking care of a pet encourages compassion. Get $25 off Petco purchases of $100 or more at people.com/petco.

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HAVE A TREAT

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Try the latest cupcake trend, like these to-go jars by Wicked Good Cupcakes. To get 20% off, go to people.com/wickedgoodcupcakes.

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JUMP AROUND!

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Practice your flips at Sky Zone trampoline parks. Check skyzone.com for locations.

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GET READY FOR HALLOWEEN

Is your little one a wizard, or an ... emoji? Find the perfect costume at Spirit Halloween, and get $10 off purchases of $40 or more at people.com/spirithalloween.

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COMPLETE A ROOM WITH AN ANIMAL RUG

These adorable floor coverings (lion and zebra) from Target are fur-free, and they cost just $24.99.

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TRY A NEW BOARD GAME

Rainy days are fun again with Hasbro’s new subscription service, which delivers three brand-new board games every three months for $49.99 per box.

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GO TO A STATE FAIR

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It's not too late for a corn dog! The Washington State Fair runs from Sept. 1 to 24, the Texas Fair from Sept. 29 to Oct. 22. (Planning to travel to the fairs? Check out PEOPLE's exclusive discount on CheapoAir!)

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GO TO A CORN MAZE

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Put your logic skills to the test, and find your way in and out. Look up nearby farms to find one.

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VISIT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF INDIANAPOLIS

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The Dinosphere takes visitors 65 million years back in time. childrensmuseum.org.

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VISIT THINKERY

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The giant Lite Brite wall at this interactive Austin institution attracts kids and adults. thinkeryaustin.org

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VISIT THE ST. LOUIS CITY MUSEUM

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Made entirely from salvaged pieces of the city, it’s part jungle gym, part surreal sculpture. citymuseum.org

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VISIT THE NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM

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It’s located underground in a decommissioned subway station. nytransitmuseum.org

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SEE THE O. ORKIN INSECT ZOO AT THE SMITHSONIAN

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Hold all sorts of crawling creatures, like the Lubber grasshopper (right), in Washington, D.C. naturalhistory.si.edu

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VISIT THE AMAZING WORLD OF DR. SEUSS MUSEUM

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The site, in the author’s hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts, includes a garden filled with life-size characters. springfieldmuseums.org

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VISIT THE MINNESOTA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

A four-story indoor slide (left) and 10 new exhibits debuted in June. mcm.org

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VISIT THE ST. AUGUSTINE PIRATE & TREASURE MUSEUM

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Little swashbucklers can hoist the Jolly Roger flag and see an authentic treasure chest. thepiratemuseum.com

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VISIT THE LIBERTY SCIENCE CENTER

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This fall in Jersey City, see a new litter of 10 cute-and-creepy naked mole rat pups. lsc.org

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VISIT THE ERIC CARLE MUSEUM OF PICTURE BOOK ART

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This unique Massachusetts space is named for the beloved illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. carlemuseum.org

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VISIT THE INTERNATIONAL SPY MUSEUM

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In Washington, D.C., Operation Spy takes kids 12 and older on an expedition to solve an international crime. spymuseum.org

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VISIT THE PORT DISCOVERY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

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This Baltimore spot focuses on learning through play. portdiscovery.org

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DOWNLOAD GUS ON THE GO

Kids can learn 30 different languages — from German to Vietnamese —with the help of Gus the owl on the educational app. $3.99

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DOWNLOAD STORYCORPS

Interview Grandma and Grandpa about their lives and share it with the world to create an “archive of the wisdom of humanity.” Free

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DOWNLOAD DRAWING PAD

Doodle and color on your tablet using a variety of paintbrushes and crayons, then save and share your masterpiece. Free

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SNACK ON SMASHMALLOW MARSHMALLOWS

The fluffy sweet treat contains 80 calories per serving. Check out all the flavors and get them here.

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SNACK ON KASHI CHEWY NUT BUTTER BARS