The many free things to do in New Jersey are among the things to be thankful for in November. Stop by late fall festival freebies like the Day of the Dead Community Festival, Healthy HeARTS Festival, and Awesome Autumn Fun. Or check out one of the Garden State's stunning FREE holiday light celebrations, including tree-lighting events in Cape May, Princeton, and Point Pleasant Beach. Read on for dozens of great free things to do in New Jersey this November. 

For more free and low-cost fun, check out our Family Activity Calendar and our Fall Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids.

The best of November 2023 is here, as fall beauty transitions into holiday excitement. Thankfully, there are tons of terrific things to do in Boston with kids. Families can line up for the 2023 Boston Veterans Parade to honor those who have served. Kids can experience America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration in Plymouth or chow down at the New England Harvest Feast. The weather is ideal to enjoy free admission to National Parks or get outside for a Full Beaver Moon Hike in Dover. November brings Santa visits, with The Polar Express in Woonsocket, RI and The Train to Christmas Town on Cape Cod. And the city lights up for the holidays in Christopher Columbus Park and with the annual tree lighting in the Boston Commons.

Find more top things to do with our list of best fall activities and our Day Trip and Weekend Getaways Guide, and get a jump on tickets for some amazing Polar Express and Christmas Trains.

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so make sure to check it frequently. 

This Best of November 2023 will provide families a bounty of fun things to do in Connecticut! The temps are finally dropping, and we love spending time outside in the fall. Celebrate Native American culture this month at Nowashe Village in South Windsor and at the Weston History and Cultural Center. Commemorate Veteran's Day in New Britain. Bring your Swifty to Swifties Craft Night, then pile everyone in the car for the popular Stamford Parade. After Thanksgiving, you can begin to shift your focus to the most wonderful time of the year with the Mystic Tree Lighting and Reindeer Festival. 

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.  Get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters.

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.