41 Kid-Friendly Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Atlanta

Alta Toro offers a Thanksgiving buffet with a delicious Latin twist.  Photo courtesy Alta Toro by Sarah Newman

Don’t wear yourself out or stress about cooking a huge Thanksgiving meal! Check out our list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Atlanta, great for kids. And if you truly want to host a gathering at home, many of these Atlanta restaurants offer pick-up options.

We've included Atlanta restaurants open on Thanksgiving that will accommodate both large and small groups. These Atlanta restaurants offer a variety of foods (satisfying picky eaters) with Thanksgiving menus and buffets to make the day special. From casual meals to five-course creations, our list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving covers options for every family budget. Book reservations now as slots fill up quickly.

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Westchester and the Hudson Valley

Celebrate with family and friends at Crabtree's Kittle House in Chappaqua. Photo courtesy of the restaurant

These Westchester and Hudson Valley restaurants open on Thanksgiving offer you the chance to let someone else handle the meal prep and clean up. Our top picks for restaurants open on Thanksgiving in the region serve turkey and all the trimmings. All also require reservations, so don’t delay in making your plans. 

If you're heading into the city for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, we have a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in NYC, too.

Be sure to bookmark our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in Westchester for more kid-friendly eats no matter the date.

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving on Long Island

Seasons 52's Thanksgiving meal celebrates seasonal variety.

Long Island restaurants open on Thanksgiving provide a delicious meal and a memorable holiday experience for the whole family. You get to skip the prep, cooking, and cleanup and enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with great food, conversation, and time well spent with the kids. 

If your little ones are particular about their food choices or aren't fans of turkey, many of these Long Island restaurants open on Thanksgiving and offer regular menu items on Thanksgiving Day. Most of the restaurants post their menu offerings on their websites. 

For fabulous feasting with your little ones any day of the year, check out our Long Island Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving. We're grateful you're here.

19 Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in New Jersey

Bobby Chez offers to-go options for Thanksgiving dinner in Cherry Hill.

Here's something to be thankful for: These restaurants open on Thanksgiving in New Jersey allow you to take the holiday off from meal prep. We've even found a few restaurants offering delicious takeout meals you can just heat and eat at home on Thanksgiving Day. 

Here are 19 restaurants open on Thanksgiving in New Jersey, so you can enjoy a holiday feast without the fuss. Call ahead for a reservation or to pre-order a fully-cooked dinner, and then check out plenty of other ways to use your extra time in our Fall Fun Guide for New Jersey Kids.

Happy Turkey Day!

10 Holiday and Christmas Events in Los Angeles to Book Now!

LA Zoo Lights: Animals Aglow makes a festive family evening. Photo by Jamie Pham

The time to book the best holiday and Christmas events in Los Angeles is now! These popular holiday events go on sale early and sell out quickly. 

The holiday season is magical, but for parents whose to-do list is longer than Santa's, it can be hard to track when to buy tickets to all the big holiday and Christmas events in LA. Set your alarms, mark your calendars (and view our Los Angeles events calendar while at it), and prepare those ugly Christmas sweaters for all the festive family outings. 

From incredible light walk-throughs to holiday train rides and the dates they go on sale, keep reading for all the LA holiday events intel. 

Keep the holiday traditions going, or start a new one by bookmarking the must-do Christmas events in Los Angeles, seeing an LA Nutcracker ballet, and making more holiday memories with our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Events for Los Angeles Families

Horizon of Khufu Takes Visitors on a Ancient Egypt Adventure at New Midtown VR Space

Travel back in time at the Horizon of Khufu experience.

Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt without leaving New York City through the ultimate VR experience at Horizon of Khufu. This newly opened, free-roaming, VR experience is the first-of-its-kind in NYC. The experience transports families 4,500 years back in time to explore the enchanting world of pyramids, mummification, and the legendary King Khufu himself.

I absolutely loved experiencing this VR adventure with my family—read on to discover what it’s like to traverse time and space in the heart of NYC. For more virtual reality experiences in NYC check out our roundup of the best virtual reality experiences in NYC.

Sweet Ways to Donate Halloween Candy: Ronald McDonald House, Operation Shoebox, and More

Sweeten someone else's day and donate Halloween candy to troops, the elderly, or children in need. Photo courtesy of Canva

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 five 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.

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