Pioneer Day at Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
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When Halloween is over, that can only mean one thing: time for Santa. You get a couple of days to donate or cash in all of that Halloween candy before the advent calendars, candy canes, and Hanukkah gelt start arriving. Rip down the Halloween decorations, quick, because some of your neighbors are already prepping their amazing holiday light displays. Yes, November is the sandwich month, and we're not just talking turkey. Read on for our top November things to do in LA, Ventura, and OC. We'll keep adding to our calendar daily and sending our weekly newsletter in time for each weekend, too; with so much going on, we'll have to!
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It's raining, it's pouring, but we promise Halloween won't be boring. Inclement weather may mean a diversion from your well-plotted trick-or-treating route. Luckily Long Island doesn't lack in options for indoor trick-or-treating and other stay-dry alternatives to keep your little ones happy and their plastic pumpkins filled with candy.
Check with your local high school as many schools around Long Island host safe trick-or-treating events for the children of their community.
Be sure to check out our list of The Best Halloween Events for Kids on Long Island, and if the weather clears up, put on your galoshes and take advantage of our guide to the Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat for Long Island Kids.
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What do you get when you combine a favorite annual holiday tradition with a bit of mysterious magic and a sure-to-be holiday blockbuster? Saks Fifth Avenue's treat for all of us this holiday season. The iconic department store is teaming up with Disney to pay homage to Frozen 2 with its holiday windows and a themed in-store experience.
Both will be unveiled on Monday, November 25, with an assist from actress (and voice of Elsa!) Idina Menzel, plus a choir, a cast of characters from Frozen 2, and more. The popular annual light show at Saks will also kick off that night. Read on for details on how to see the biggest holiday store experience to hit NYC since Macy's Santaland (or the return of FAO Schwarz).
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Don't be spooked by a little rain on Halloween: Boston-area kids can still show off their costumes and haul in some candy on October 31st, indoors and out! You can always choose to break out the big umbrellas and trash-bag ponchos and bring the kids to one of our favorite trick-or-treating neighborhoods in Boston, Metrowest, the North Shore, or South Shore. Or, you can take cover—and protect those sparkly costumes and scary makeup—at one of these indoor trick-or-treating spots and Halloween events in the area. Malls and libraries in particular offer plenty of dry, comfortable space to celebrate Halloween, day or night. Wherever you find yourself on what's sure to be a wet-and-wild Halloween, stay safe and have fun!
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In early October, Disney officially opened "shop-in-shop" stores inside select Target locations across the United States. As if you needed another reason to love shopping at Target!
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November kicks off this weekend with a full roster of outdoor festivals and family-friendly theater in New Jersey. The holiday theater season gets off to an exciting start with Disney Junior Holiday Party! On Tour and NJ Ballet's Hansel & Gretel. For underwater entertainment, visit with real live mermaids at Adventure Aquarium.
Bundle up and spend time outdoors at festivals that include Day of the Dead 2019, St. Anthony International Festival, Short Hills-Millburn Street Fair, and Flemington Touch-a-Truck, all with free admission.
Check out our Fall Fun Guide for NJ Kids for more options for the coming weekend, including Historic Villages in New Jersey. And look to our November GoList and event calendar for a complete listing of happenings this weekend and beyond.
Still planning for Halloween on Thursday? The forecast is looking a little damp, so be prepared with some backup indoor plans, like Halloween Storytime at the Morven Museum or Face Painting and Trick-or-Treating at the DT234 Gallery and Art Studio in Jersey City. And check out your local mall or library for other indoor trick-or-treating events!
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Superfans of the popular sandbox video game Minecraft will have the opportunity to meet other players and compete in tournaments when Minefaire, the ultimate Minecraft fan experience, comes to the New York Hall of Science on Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, with plenty of activities for Minecraft enthusiasts of all ages.