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Family Outing: Van Cortlandt Manor
Though it may best be known for its Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze, one of the New York City area's biggest annual Halloween events, Westchester County's Van Cortlandt Manor on the Hudson River is full of Colonial charm all year round. Get the details on its historical mansion, plus annual favorites like Independence Day 1801, River Day, and Candlelight Tours. (read the story...)

ABCs for a Smart, Safe, and Happy Halloween
Suzanne Singleton, author of "Clever Costume Creating for Halloween," offers safety tips and advice for kids and parents on Halloween night. (read the story...)

How to Manage Your Child's Fears on Halloween
How to manage those less-fun aspects of Halloween, such as kid fears, racy costumes, overloading on candy, and dangerous streets. (read the story...)

How to Avoid Allergies and Asthma on Halloween
While witches, ghosts, and ghouls haunt us all on Halloween, children with food allergies, allergic rhinitis, and asthma also need to beware of the triggers that lurk in the holiday's candy, costumes, makeup, and decorations. Read on for tips, courtesy of the experts at www.AllergyAndAsthmaRelief.org, on how to avoid reactions that spoil spooky fun. (read the story...)

Halloween Safety Tips for Children from The Red Cross NY
The American Red Cross in Greater New York urges families to follow simple safety tips to keep their homes, kids, and neighborhoods protected while having fun this Halloween. (read the story...)

How to Go Green This Halloween: Help the Environment
Read these tips from Jodi Helmer, author of "The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference," on how you, your family, and your neighbors together can lessen Halloween's impact on the environment. (read the story...)

Kids Halloween Events & Activities Suffolk County, Long Island - 2009
Check out these fun filled Halloween events and activities for children and families in Suffolk County, Long Island! Spooky storytelling, trick-or-treating, parties, costume contests, festivals.... it's all here! (read the story...)

Kids Halloween Events & Activities in Nassau County, Long Island - 2009
Check out these fun filled Halloween events and activities for children and families in Nassau County, Long Island! Spooky storytelling, trick-or-treating, costume contests, festivals.... it's all here! (read the story...)

Kids Halloween Events & Activities in Fairfield County - 2009
Find out where all the fun-filled Halloween events and activities for children and families are in Fairfield County. Spooky storytelling, trick-or-treating, costume contests, festivals, parties.... it's all here! (read the story...)

Kids Halloween Events & Activities in Brooklyn - 2009
Celebrate Halloween the whole month! Check out these fun filled Halloween events and activities for kids and families in Brooklyn! Spooky storytelling, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, costume contests, festivals... it's all here! (read the story...)

Kids Halloween Events & Activities in Queens - 2009
Celebrate Halloween the whole month in Queens! Check out these fun filled Halloween events and activities for children and families! Spooky storytelling, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, costume contests, festivals... it's all here! (read the story...)

Kids Halloween Events & Activities in Manhattan - 2009
Celebrate Halloween the whole month! Find fun filled Halloween events and activities for kids and families in Manhattan... Spooky storytelling, trick-or-treating, haunted houses, costume contests, festivals... it's all here! (read the story...)

Just For Moms: What Will YOU Be for Halloween?
Have you spent all of your time making or planning your kids' Halloween costume and now you're stuck on what to wear yourself? Read these tips on where to find some unlikely inspiration. (read the story...)

How To Have a Happy - and Safe - Halloween
Halloween may be scary, but it doesn't have to be dangerous. Here, we've compiled a few ways to help you avoid any accidents while still having a fun and memorable night with your kids! (read the story...)

Fun and Games
It doesn't have to be Halloween to enjoy mystery, monsters, and dress-up fun and games out there. We picked the best book, play set, board game, and costume accessory that encompass all the mystifying excitement kids love, and can enjoy year-round. (read the story...)

Here’s to Halloween! Activities & Highlights in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens '08
Most parents have a love-hate feeling towards Halloween. They love dressing up the kids and making the house look spooky, but making a good costume is easier said than done. There are always concerns about the safety of trick-or-treating children and the ensuing dental bills. Parents shouldn’t get too spooked however, the borough has plenty of safe and fun events planned for this Halloween. (read the story...)

Halloween Events and Activities for Kids in the NYC Area
Calling all witches, goblins, ghouls and ghosts! Halloween is rapidly approaching, so this month in filled with opportunities for kids and families to have some fun! Here are our comprehensive lists of Halloween parties, haunted houses, pumpkin picking, spooky storytelling, and much more—all in neighborhoods throughout the New York metropolitan and tri-state area. (read the story...)

Ten Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
All kids love to trick-or-treat, but remember these important guidelines to ensure that your kids remain safe (read the story...)

How to Create an Everlasting Pumpkin: A Carving Alternative
Carving pumpkins is a lot of fun, but after a week or so, your jack-o-lantern will start to droop and pucker, even if you’ve used all the tricks for preserving it. If you’re looking for a pumpkin that will last a bit longer, try making one out of papier-mâché. (read the story...)

This Year's Coolest Costumes...Who’ll Be Knocking on Your Door?
When the doorbell rings this Halloween, you’ll find more than sheet-covered ghosts waiting for candy. This year, trick-or-treaters from infants to teens will include movie and television characters, and makeovers of traditional costume fare. (read the story...)

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