Fall

Fall in New England... is there anything better? We think not. The beauty of nature surrounds us, and family fun is plentiful. Whether you want to frolic on a farm or experience a little culture, there’s much to do with the kids in Boston (and beyond) this fall.

We’ve rounded up some of the best autumn activities for families. Farm fun is abundant: picking apples and pumpkins, having a birthday party, or getting happily lost in a corn maze. We’ve highlighted a few of our favorite cultural happenings for kids in museums, theaters, and boxcars, and we have some Halloween faves, too!

Updated September 2012

Each year, two of our favorite local theaters - the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline and the Regent Theatre in Arlington - host special Saturday and Sunday morning shows just for families. The series, geared primarily to kids ages three to 10, run most weekends from October through April.

Many of the offerings are concerts, but there are also films, children's entertainers and dance performances. While there are a lot of well-known, local names on the rosters this season, there’s enough variety to keep families entertained throughout the season. Both theaters recommend purchasing tickets in advance, although you can try your luck at the door. Read on for details.