The poet William Cullen Bryant once called autumn "the year's last, loveliest smile." We couldn't agree more: The air has a mild bite to it, a crispiness that sharpens the senses. Summer's colors mellow to gold, amber, orange and red. And our kids reboot, blooming into a new year of school as nature prepares to close up shop in winter. Send your best snapshots of your little ones out enjoying the new season to us at parentingmag@gmail.com. From apple picking to pumpkin carving to hayrides, we'll post our favorites here. 

“Apple picking!” —@JessDiatalevi

“We had a blast at the pumpkin patch this weekend!” —@Jflahertyia

From @kermit_29

“We went apple picking! This is Daddy and our boys.” —@marcelakapfer

“Dennis’ first time pumpkin picking” —@wolfepack425

“Colleen and Matthew Warrick finding their way thru the corn maze.” —

“Look Mommy… Leaves!” —Michelle

From @The1CalledChang

“My Rye rye’s -first time pumpkin picking.” —Weather