Wondering where to take your little ghosts and goblins for a Halloween haunt? There are lots of great things to do with the kids this month, from Boos at Zoos to festivals and corn mazes. Theme parks, including Disney World and Hersheypark, are also getting spooky for Halloween.



Here's a look at some of the best kid-friendly Halloween events happening across the country:

If you haven't gotten your pumpkin yet, it's time to go picking. If you want to have the biggest, baddest pumpkin on the block, you've got to shop early for the best selection. Plus, going to the pumpkin patch is a great fall activity the whole family will enjoy.



If you're lucky enough to live near one of the following pumpkin patches, get there and get there fast because these are among the best in the country. Not only do these patches have the greatest pumpkins, but there are plenty of other activities to take part in, too.

The month of October brings to mind pumpkins, gourds, ghosts and ghouls. But October also marks the continuation of National Apple Month, which according to the U.S. Apple Association, spans a three-month window from September to November to increase apple industry sales and enhance consumer awareness and usage of apples and apple products. Hot apple cider, apple butter or a slice of apple pie, anyone?



Going apple picking is a great fall activity, and apples are one of the easiest fruits to pick and use. They can be eaten fresh or be cooked, canned or frozen. Apples also have several health benefits. One apple is only about 80 calories and is loaded with fiber and antioxidants. After all, an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

As the temperature starts to dip, savoring a great cup of hot chocolate is guaranteed to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside. But forget cocoa powders, true hot chocolate is made with real melted chocolate and steamed milk or water.



Here are 10 places across the country that serve up hot chocolate with perfection: