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Honor the men and women who served our country this Veterans Day weekend. Check out ceremonies and other fun events in Miami & South Florida.
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Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!
It's Veterans Day weekend and families have lots of opportunities to celebrate and pay tribute to those who have served in the military with parades and events in Atlanta. A big favorite is the Georgia Veterans Day Parade, which travels through Midtown along Peachtree Street on Saturday. Six Flags Over Georgia celebrates local heroes and military with their new event, DC Heroes Fest, happening every weekend through November 30. It's beginning to feel a lot like the holidays in Atlanta, with some of our favorite seasonal events launching this weekend, including Stone Mountain Christmas and the gorgeous Cirque du Soleil Luzia.
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Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Veterans Day weekend? Here the top family-friendly events and activities.
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Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Honor our nation’s heroes during Veterans Day weekend at meaningful tributes across Central Florida, including the Ocoee Veterans Day Ceremony, City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade, and other commemorative events. Then, get into the seasonal spirit early with several holiday and Christmas events kicking off this weekend! Head to the Mall at Millenia on Friday for Santa's Magical Arrival. Visit the theme parks as holiday festivities return with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, Jollywood Nights at Hollywood Studios, and SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration. Plus, other exciting events to fill up your long weekend!
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Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long weekend!
We owe so much to our veterans—those who have put themselves in harm's way to defend the liberties we hold dear. Families can thank local veterans in person at Torrance Visit with a Veteran, one of several Veterans Day observances that are held this weekend in advance of the Tuesday holiday.
This weekend also marks the opening of several seasonal-favorite events, such as Ice at Santa Monica, Kidspace Winter Frolic, and Astra Lumina.
Families can add their light to a communal glow at the Los Angeles Water Lantern Festival in Irwindale, as their own personally-designed lanterns become part of a luminous fleet at Santa Fe Dam.
As we prepare for Veterans Day, more upcoming holidays are top of mind, like restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Los Angeles, and holiday and Christmas events in Los Angeles to book now. Plan for more holiday fun in our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families.
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The Jewish Museum is one of the premier centers to learn about Jewish history, culture, art, and storytelling in New York City. Following a significant expansion, the Jewish Museum recently debuted a new learning center with a robust slate of family-friendly programs, events, and classes.
We recently visited the Jewish Museum on the Upper East Side to check out the new space and get all the details on its offerings. Read on to find out everything you need to know about the new learning center at the Jewish Museum, and bookmark our NYC Kids' Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits in NYC to find all our picks for family-friendly museums in NYC.
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With the holidays right around the corner, many nonprofits are gearing up to ensure that the 2025 holiday season is joyful for all families. Luckily, there are loads of organizations, churches, and communities all over the country that run free toy drives and holiday gift programs to make sure every child has a toy or gift this holiday season.
Here’s a guide to help you find free toys for kids this Christmas, including national programs and ways to search for local help right in your city.
If you aren't struggling and want your family to start a tradition of giving back, reach out to one of these groups to see how you can donate free toys or offer other assistance. Not sure what gifts to donate? Our Gift Guide has recommendations for kids of all ages at all price points for toys and gifts that kids adore.
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade celebrates its 99th anniversary this November, taking over the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, November 27, 2025, exhilarating the city with its boisterous marching bands, extravagant floats, and giant balloon characters.
If you're planning to attend the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with kids (and millions of others!), read on for the most up-to-date information on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade route, best viewing locations, and other highlights. Looking for where to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025 on TV instead? Read on for that, too. You'll find more holiday inspiration in our Thanksgiving Fun Guide for NYC Families.
Enthusiastic paradegoers know the family fun actually begins the day before as the trademark giant balloons receive their annual helium injections—in fact, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon inflation is even included in our list of 100 things to do with your kids in NYC before they grow up. Check out our in-depth Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade inflation post for an overview of the Wednesday night festivities.
