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.

These great San Francisco and Bay Area neighborhoods offer trick-or-treaters on Halloween festively decorated houses, lots of candy, and safe surroundings for families.

Guests planning a NYC holiday vacation—or even a Christmastime staycation—are in for a sweet surprise: Club Wyndham and Pillsbury have joined forces to offer the sweetest escape south of the North Pole!

Think a fireplace glowing with holiday cheer, cookie-scented decor, and icing-dripped window trimmings, plus a fully stocked refrigerator for all your holiday baking needs and the Doughboy himself on speed dial offering holiday cheer and baking tips.

We got a sneak peek and can report that this hotel suite takes the cake for the most festive NYC hotel this holiday season. Read on for all the sprinkle-dusted details on how to score your own stay here.

These great Miami neighborhoods offer trick-or-treaters on Halloween festively decorated houses, lots of candy, and safe surroundings for families.

Some kids are artsy; some are sporty; and some just love to be silly. Bring the laughs with some fun family experiences for kids and teens. And for the budding comedians, enroll them in some of the area's best comedy workshops and classes.

Check out our Classes Guide to find all the best classes for kids in the Philly area.

If you've got too much candy after Halloween, rid your house of excess sugar and donate Halloween candy you don't want your kids eating! We've found these amazing charitable organizations where you can donate Halloween candy. From our troops to kids in the hospital to local soup kitchens, we found places that will put your excess candy to better use than cavities and tummy aches.

If you want to hang on to a few pieces after you donate Halloween candy, we have more creative uses for sweet stuff! Check out these candy science experiments, plus plenty more activities and inspiration for Halloween weekend in our Halloween Guide.

Or maybe you're done with Halloween and ready for the next holiday? Thankfully, our Thanksgiving Guide is packed with crafts, activities, games, and more Thanksgiving fun.

Take a stroll around Oak Park and learn all about architecture.