Get outside and enjoy nature this Veterans Day weekend! Explore the National Parks for free, then salute our veterans at parades in Norwood and Natick. Comic enthusiasts will love getting into character at Kids Con New England in Concord, NH. This is also the last weekend to check out Art Ramble in Concord, where young appreciators of art (including Fido) can explore installations by local artists on a walk through the woods.

Check out our picks for the best November events for kids and free November activities for families, as well as our events calendar and Facebook page. We hope you, your family, and all of our wonderful U.S. veterans enjoy this long weekend!

This weekend is the special time when Connecticut families will celebrate Veteran's Day. Grandpas, Uncles and Aunties, Sisters, Brothers, Dads and Moms will all be honored at several ceremonies all over the state from New Britain to Newington to New Haven. Other ways to honor those who have served include free admission at the New England Air Museum and running in a 5k. This is also the weekend when you can get outside to snuggle with a piglet, gaze at the stars and get out into nature. The temperatures may be dropping, but there's plenty to for kids of all ages!

Be sure to check out our guide to the Best of November: Top Things To Do in Connecticut with Kids. For even more ideas, make sure that you subscribe to our weekly newsletters and follow us on Facebook and Instagram so that you won't miss any of the fun. Have a great weekend!

Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!

Veterans Day weekend is more than just time off from school; it's a chance to honor the brave men and women who fight to keep America safe and free. Miami families can attend one of the many tribute ceremonies this weekend —check out Veterans Day weekend events like Lake Worth Veterans Day Ceremony of Honor, a Veterans Day Ceremony in Parkland, and the Sunrise Veterans Day 2023 Ceremony. 

In addition to patriotic things to do in South Florida and Miami this weekend, we've got even more great events, including many to kick off the holiday season! Enjoy an exhilarating weekend at the 2023 Stuart Air Show for high-flying fun. Get a jump start on holiday fun at ALL-idays at The Square: Holiday Kickoff and Light Up the Beach in Fort Lauderdale.

Want to get away for the long weekend? Visit Tampa, Florida using our helpful travel guide! There are so many fun things to do with kids in Tampa Bay, including beautiful beaches and thrilling theme parks.

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list! 

It's Veterans Day weekend and families have lots of opportunities to celebrate those who have served in the military with parades and events in Atlanta. Attend the Veterans Day Tribute in Sandy Springs on Friday and the Veterans Day Parade at Atlanta History Center and the Georgia Veterans Festival at The Battery, both on Saturday.

Dinosuar fans will not want to miss Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Pullman Yards —this immersive experience brings visitors face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs! It's beginning of feel a lot like the holidays in Atlanta, and some of our favorite seasonal events launch this weekend, including Stone Mountain Christmas and Rudolph at the Center for Puppetry Arts. We're also excited about a new holiday tradition, the Atlanta Winter Lantern Festival, launching this weekend at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and happening weekends through December 31. 

Looking for things to do this Veterans Day weekend in Chicago? Here are some kid-friendly events happening this Veterans Day weekend.

Between Halloween and the holidays each year, we take a day off to celebrate those that have served in the military with Veterans Day. Show your respect and teach kids about veterans with a free visit to Pritzker Military Museum and Library, a craft at Cantigny, or a ceremony at Soldier Field. It's also Diwali, and kids can enjoy dancing, stories and more at events in Bridgeport, Elmhurst, and Bucktown. Music and movies are also in abundance this weekend. Families can see the Chicago International Children's Film Festival or hear music from Little Miss Ann or Mr. Dave.

Plan ahead to Thanksgiving by making a reservation at one of our favorite family-friendly restaurants open on Thanksgiving. You might also want to buy a ticket for the Polar Express—they're selling out fast! Or take a look at one of our favorite holiday activities for the family.

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. 

Honor veterans and military personnel this Veterans Day weekend at Celebration's Founders and Veterans Parade, City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade, and more dignified events. Get into the seasonal spirit early with several holiday and Christmas events kicking off this weekend! Step into a winter wonderland of lights at Island H2O's Holiday Nights. Visit the theme parks as holiday festivities return with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration. Plus more fun events to fill up your long weekend!

As we get deeper into November, we've got all your needs covered! Skip the Thanksgiving cooking and cleaning this year and use our article about Orlando restaurants open on Thanksgiving for assistance! And get a jump on holiday fun by checking out the top holiday and Christmas events coming to Orlando this year. If you haven't already, subscribe to our email list to receive updates about everything happening around Orlando.