Atlanta Montessori preschools allow toddlers and young children the chance to learn about their world in an environment with various materials to push hands-on learning and a focus on self-motivation. Following the educational philosophies of Dr. Maria Montessori, these Montessori preschools in Atlanta embrace multi-age classrooms, uninterrupted work blocks, and activities to develop real-world skills.

Atlanta Montessori preschools use mixed-age classrooms and activities to develop natural interests and encourage curiosity. Take a look at the top Montessori preschools near Atlanta that use self-directed methods, a prepared environment, and collaborative play to instill this method of education for eager students.

'Tis the season for Polar Express train rides in San Francisco! Here in Northern California, it's not a secret that we have an impressive amount of kid-friendly train rides. Whether you're looking for steam trains with history or smaller trains for tiny tots with their eyes all aglow, the Bay Area has Polar Express train rides aplenty. 

Festive train rides bring the Polar Express story to life, little ones can give their Christmas lists to Santa, and the holiday decor and train cars dressed up in lights will help enhance the magic of the holiday season. Some Polar Express train rides on this list go beyond the Bay Area and extend to the northeast (we're looking at you, Sacramento). Keep reading below for the best Polar Express train rides near San Francisco, and book them early as they sell out quickly! 

Have a holly jolly holiday with the top holiday and Christmas activities in San Francisco, find more festive fun on the best day trips from San Francisco, and celebrate the most magical time of the year with the help of our Christmas Activities and Holiday Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Kids. 

November brings plenty of things to do in Los Angeles as we gear up for holidays from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving and full steam ahead to Christmas. Don’t miss our favorite kid-friendly events and activities in Los Angeles this month. 

It's a good thing November gives us an extra hour of sleep off the bat. With all the immersive experiences coming to LA, that extra hour will be welcome. This month, go on an epic adventure with Bluey at CAMP, see the pages of Dr. Seuss come to life, and party with JJ and friends at the Cocomelon experience. The holidays get an early start, with favorite Southern California events sure to bring a twinkle to our eyes: Holidays at Disneyland, LA Zoo Lights, and the Surfing Santa Competition are just a few of the magical festivities coming our way.

For more fun things to do in Los Angeles this November, see what's open in LA on Thanksgiving, start planning those holiday outings with the best holiday activities and Christmas events for kids, and prepare for more than just a turkey with our Thanksgiving Activities Guide for Families. 

November brings loads of things to do in the Garden State from Princeton to Cape May, as New Jersey gears up for holidays from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving—and then it's full steam ahead to the holiday season!

If you're hoping for a mellow month following Halloween's sugar high, that's just not going to happen! Holiday performances take the stage and ice this busy month, like Disney on Ice: Magic in the Stars and A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage. Plus, holiday lights illuminate the season at favorite holiday light shows like the PNC Arts Center Magic of Lights, Orchard of Lights at Demarest Farms, and Smithville's Holiday Light Show.

Be sure to bookmark these staycation ideas for the plethora of November school holidays ahead. And, as you get ready for Thanksgiving, make reservations at one of these restaurants open on Thanksgiving in NJ, or get ready for Turkey Day with some of our favorite Thanksgiving crafts, games, and activities.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  

November brings loads of things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley as the area gears up for holidays from Veterans Day to Thanksgiving—and then it's full steam ahead to the holiday season!

November kicks off the season of holiday celebrations with the opening of Christmas exhibitions and light shows. This year includes the Festival of Lights at Harvest Moon, the Westchester Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru, and the return of the Polar Express-themed train ride through the Catskills. For even more festive fun, don't miss Frosty Day in Armonk, the Holiday Kickoff at the Hudson River Museum, and the opening of the holiday train shows at Greenburgh Nature Center and Lasdon Park. 

Find more top November fun in our Fall Fun Guide, including our roundup of fabulous fall hikes. And, as you get ready for Thanksgiving, make reservations at one of these restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, or get ready for Turkey Day with some of our favorite Thanksgiving crafts, games, and activities.

In November, New York City gears up for holidays from Election Day to Veterans Day to Thanksgiving and then scrambles full steam ahead to Christmas.

November ushers in the holiday season in NYC and the biggest events on our calendar are, of course, the Macy's balloon inflation and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade at the month's end. But there's plenty of fun before those giant balloons take flight. Families can check out the annual Canstruction exhibition, glide on Brooklyn Bridge Park's brand-new ice skating rink, or run away to the Big Apple Circus.

Elephants reveal their Secret World at the American Museum of Natural History, Trolls are taking over CAMP, and there's a tidal wave of kid-friendly shows, including Pinkalicious, the Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, and a reimagined Jungle Book.

As we head into the thick of the holidays in NYC, holiday lights are sparkling all over town, including Lightscape in Brooklyn, Illuminate the Farm and Astra Lumina in Queens, the Bronx Zoo's Holiday Lights, and NYBG Glow. And, at month's end, Santa starts popping up all over—most notably at Macy's Santaland.

Our Family Activity Calendar is packed to the brim with goodies every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.