November is a wonderful time to teach kids about the importance of gratitude. It starts at home, so create some fun for them with Thanksgiving Crafts: Fun Projects That Help Kids Give Thanks. There are also numerous ways to celebrate turkey day, so you'll want to see our post on Thanksgiving Historic Meals, Races, Crafts and Stories in Hartford County.

I am a horrible cook, so the thought of making a Thanksgiving turkey is really overwhelming. Want a stress-free holiday?  Thanksgiving Day: Dinner Out Anyone?  is my kind of article. Reservations sound fantastic to me! Christmas starts earlier every year it seems, so check out our list of  The Top 25 Santa Activities in CT.  Many of these activities are very popular and sell out early, so jump on it! 

Our Holiday Fun Guide, November CT Go List and events calendar are wonderful resources to make the most of your time. Here are some suggestions for fun this weekend! 

These beautiful autumn days filled with outdoor activities and colorful leaves won’t last much longer. So get out there Jersey, and spend the last couple of weekends before Thanksgiving in the fresh air, whether you go for a Fall Foliage Walk at Liberty State Park or get in one last pumpkin patch romp at Alstede Farms. Looking for a little entertainment? Check out the always popular Milk & Cookies interactive rock-concert or the lively Story Pirates at the Shea Performing Arts Center. And remember, you can find a full list of weekend activities in our Event Calendar.

The whole city seems to be gearing up for the holidays so it's no wonder our news post is filled with all kinds of seasonal tidbits. We've got the scoop on a new outdoor ice-skating rink at the South Street Seaport, a one-of-a-kind holiday illumination courtesy of the Museum of Mathematics and a clever Manhattan boy's new invention: the Menurkey. Plus, new FREE after-school programs at the New York Public Library, a big amendment to the mandatory kindergarten law, Cirque du Soleil's new girl-power spectacle and more.

Since Brooklyn Heights is famous for being an extremely family-friendly neighborhood, it's no surprise that most of its restaurants happily accommodate children. But there are many local eateries that actually cater to families, like restaurant/play space The Moxie Spot, or longtime ma-and-pa eateries like Clark's, Teresa's and the Grand Canyon Restaurant nestled on Montague and Henry Streets. And did we mention all those delicious Middle Eastern joints on Atlantic Avenue?

Our month-long focus on Brooklyn Heights continues with a roundup of our top ten family-friendly restaurants in the area (though in truth we could have chosen twice as many). Our picks run the gamut from places to grab a quick and casual nosh before or after a stroll on the Brooklyn Promenade to more upscale sit-down dining.

We all want to feed our kids fresh and healthy food every day, but it's not always easy to do (or afford). But a new site is simplifying the process, allowing people to put fresh, local and sustainable food on the table each and every week.

If you frequent Jamaica Plain, you already know about the many awesome places to make music with your kids. But you might not know that Jamaica Plain is also home to one of the most unique and critically acclaimed up-and-coming chamber music groups in the country, the conductor-less string orchestra, A Far Cry.  This group -- they call themselves Criers -- invites a new generation of young people to embrace classical music by making their concerts participatory, varied, and inexpensive. And they have afternoon recitals, perfect for the younger, post-nap set.

STAY & PLAY IS NO LONGER OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

Imagine a local spot that is chock-a-block full of giant playscapes, ball pits, riding toys, ropes, slides, games, offers nutritious, organic snacks for both kids and adults, serves fair-trade coffee, caters to kids ages birth to 12, AND offers free Wi-Fi.  And, imagine this same facility holds a wide array of classes and space for birthday parties.  Surely, if such a perfect place existed, they'd include special events for our special needs kiddos, too. Consider your wish come true. Here's an indoor play space in Eastern CT that you'll want to check out. Welcome to Stay and Play in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.

This weekend, there are plenty of activities to enjoy on the East End. Hop aboard a research vessel and go on a bird watching cruise along Shinnecock Bay. Learn about stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in Bridgehampton. Be a cowgirl for a day and create a dance theater piece at Guild Hall. Celebrate the anniversary of the Parish Art Museum's new location. Also on tap: Brady Rymer live in concert at Buckley Day Camp, and Celebrate Superman’s 75th Anniversary at the Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.