The transition from summer to fall can be hard for kids. Sometimes it takes a bit more planning to figure out what to do. Have a question about trip planning, choosing the right clothing, or simply keeping your kids happy while outdoors this fall?

Ask away here! I'll reply with tips and advice on Wednesday, October 3rd. -Kim Foley MacKinnon

The Life is Good Festival kicks off in Canton, MA on 9/22 - it's a two-day event great for families with great musical acts for kids and adults (Fresh Beat Band, Dave Matthews, Kidz Bop, Sara Bareilles, and more!) as well as arts and crafts, activities and great food.

http://www.lifeisgood.com/festival/

Fall is quickly approaching and its so easy as the weather gets cooler to do more and more indoors. This year I am challenging myself to incorporate more outdoor activities in the Fall and especially the winter months. Camping in the fall, apple picking  at Tougas or Parlee orchards, cross country skiing at Weston ski track or Fresh Pond Reservation and ice skating at the many municipal rinks or this year in a park down the street are all things we would enjoy doing in the colder months, but with the days getting shorter and all the activities that kids have it's easy to find yourself huddled in your house.

A massive indoor rock climbing/fitness facility recently opened in Union Square, Somerville!  Rock climbing is an amazing, confidence-building sport. Brooklyn Boulders has family classes, youth camps and classes and a climbing/sailing cross-program called BKB Courageous Explorers!  Read more here: http://bkbs.brooklynboulders.com/bkb-courageous-explorers/?mc_cid=51401a8c4b&mc_eid=8583cd2a39