Fall getaways for new empty nesters
Whether you are a solo parent or a couple, you deserve to reward yourselves for making it this far.
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Magic of Jack O’Lanterns returns to Denver
The event celebrates its fifth year of glowing Halloween magic with more than 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins, expanded trails, and brand-new interactive features
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5 Easy Outdoor Weekend Getaways for Families
Discover 5 budget-friendly weekend destinations perfect for families. From Shenandoah National Park to the Catskills—adventure awaits closer than you think.
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Fall festivities at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo
The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends until the start of Holiday Magic on November 21
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Child seat safety declines after age 3 according to AAA analysis
A troubling trend persists: child seat use declines after a child turns three, despite the continued need for these safety devices.
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8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the Northeast
From Vermont’s sugar maples blazing red along winding country roads, to the Adirondacks’ golden tamaracks reflecting in pristine mountain lakes, the spectacle is breathtaking – but fleeting.
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National Park Service wants your advice!
The National Park Service is seeking public input to help identify ways to improve visitor services in national parks.
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Universal Orlando Volcano Bay Nights through Halloween
Running every Friday through October 31, the exclusive, limited-capacity event features access to Volcano Bay’s popular attractions, live entertainment and – new for the fall season – appearances by Scooby-Doo and the Gang .
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Museum of the American Revolution living history in Philadelphia
The Museum of the American Revolution’s new living history interpretation event Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1775 will explore this on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2., 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Our annual guide to the best fall festivals, events, destinations
Fall is a great time to stay on budget whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping. You can head to many (mostly) free festivals. And, if you’re an empty nester, you could do a trip to Europe when fares are lower, and summer crowds have gone.
