While New Jersey students have the November school break to look forward to, parents are left to figure out things to do to fill those days off. The first holiday falls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4, followed by the NJEA Convention on Thursday, November 6, and Friday, November 7. Some school districts have gone a step further, giving students that entire week off!

Of course, don't forget about Thanksgiving at month's end, when kids have off both Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28; some even have a half-day or no school the Wednesday prior, too. Yikes!

With that in mind, we've pulled together this list of 25 things to do to keep your kids busy during November's New Jersey school holidays, so read on for our picks for the best staycation ideas this November.

If you are looking for more activities this season, take a peek at our New Jersey Fall Fun Guide. It might also be a good time to check off one or two items on our list of 100 things to do in New Jersey with kids before they grow up.

Get your little goblins giggling with these hilarious Halloween jokes for kids, including monster jokes, mummy jokes, and Halloween knock knock jokes. They're all rated G and sure to lead to more laughs than scares!

Read on for our favorite Halloween jokes for kids, and find all the best things to do this spooky season in our local Halloween activities guides, from pumpkin patches to fun events.

For more at-home Halloween fun—from the best Kids' Halloween movies to easy pumpkin carving ideas and more—check out our Halloween Activities Guide for Families.

Traveling during spring break can be expensive, but there are plenty of options for cheap spring break trips if you know where to look. Many cities and destinations cost a bit less but don’t scrimp on the family attractions, including top museums, eateries, beaches, and amusement parks.

In-the-know families also deploy a few tricks to plan fun spring break family vacations without blowing their mortgage payment, from scoring secret deals to compromising a bit on the location.

Read on for some of our favorite hacks for cheap spring break trips, including great budget-friendly destinations throughout the US. If a longer trip is not in the cards, check out your local guide to family day trips and weekend getaways. And, read our post on how to plan cheap, amazing, and affordable family vacations for even more money-saving ideas.

We might be biased, but we think the family-friendly things to do in New York state are second to none. From the gorgeous Hamptons beaches to the rugged state parks of the Hudson Valley, serene Adirondack lake regions, and deafening Niagara Falls, the culture and arts found in New York City, and on up through the Hudson Valley river towns and beyond—we feel pretty lucky to live and raise our kids here.

New Yorkers are pretty good at making delicious food items, from ramen burgers and bagels to ice cream, and even wine at family-friendly vineyards on Long Island and in the Finger Lakes. There are children’s museums galore. Kids have no shortage of water and theme parks, cool playgrounds, zoos, parks, and nature, of course.

And yet, the thing about childhood is that it’s finite. The kids grow up and move away. We want to soak up every moment. So, we put together this list of 100 things to do in New York state, from upstate and the Adirondacks to the East End of Long Island. We collected suggestions from Mommy Poppins contributors, past and former, to fuse it all together just for you (OK, for us, too). Whether you're planning a long weekend getaway or a family day trip, you're sure to find some ideas here.

Check out these iconic things to do in New Jersey with kids—including attractions, events, activities, museums, and more—that every Garden State native really must experience!

I never imagined that I would be raising three kids in New Jersey, but I'm happy with how things turned out, and living here definitely makes it easy to entertain kids.

Our state is crazy expensive, as we all know, but it's also diverse, both in population and geography, so there are plenty of fun things to do in New Jersey with kids of all ages and interests. From the gorgeous Jersey Shore beaches to our plentiful Garden State farms, New Jersey offers tons of incredible kids' activities during all four seasons. We have cool playgrounds, fantastic hikes and parks, and awesome zoos. 

Read on for our list of the 100 best things to do in New Jersey with kids, and don't let those kids tell you they're bored again! For more bucket-list things to do with kids in NJ, check out our Best-Of Guide to New Jersey, which includes our piece on the absolute top attractions in New Jersey to see with kids. 

Bath time can be a battle with little ones, but it doesn't have to be! Fun baby bath toys and toddler bath toys can distract infants and toddlers long enough to wash the dirt and germs away while turning bath time into a positive and fun experience.

Here are some of our favorite baby bath toys and toddler bath toys to make bath time lots of fun. We've also shared a few of the best baby bath tub options, as well as top picks for bathroom storage for bath toys.

Our Baby and Maternity Guide is full of more great product picks and tips for parents of infants and toddlers, from the best first birthday gifts to potty training tips that moms swear by.

The popular CT North Pole Express holiday train is expected to sell out fast!

Among my favorite things to do in Portland, ME, is to simply walk the cobblestone streets of the Old Port district, shopping at the boutiques and strolling along the waterfront. As a kid growing up in Maine, my family biked Back Cove, sledded down the Eastern Prom, and ice skated at Deering Oaks; as a teen, I went into "the city" for live music, the fantastic restaurants, and the many art museums and festivals.

Portland, Maine, is a pretty port city with a strong progressive bent, which some might even call a hippie streak. Now, as a tourist, I love returning with my own kids. It's home to a top-notch children's museum, pretty parks and outdoor activities, plenty of culture, jaw-dropping coastal beauty, and truly great food.

Here are 50 top things to do in Portland, ME with kids. Our New England Family Travel Guide includes even more fun activities in the region, including our list of 100 things to do in New England with kids before they grow up.