Poor November! After the Halloween decorations and political campaign signs have all come down, it seems November doesn't have a chance as we are thrown right into the winter holidays. However, our jam-packed Mommy Poppins calendar and our November Go List remind us to pause and take time to enjoy some family fun. 

If your family appreciates the arts, the Philadelphia Museum of Art offers multiple programs this weekend: Family Gallery Tours, Drawing in the Galleries and Tours for Tots. If the theater appeals to your clan, there are plenty of shows to keep the family entertained. The Walnut Street Theatre's Mary Poppins opened this week while The Media Theatre's Annie Jr. and The Players Club of Swarthmore's Peter Pan still have performances going on. And, don't forget it is the last weekend for the Weeki Wachee Mermaids so be sure to swim over to Adventure Aquarium for their unique performance. 

Remember, take some time and enjoy the 11th month of our calendar... because, you know, there are only 3 more weeks until Black Friday...

Candy bars, lollipops, plastic spider rings and boxes of Halloween tattoos are typical items you may find in your kids’ “Trick-or-Treat” bag. But, trick-or-treating doesn’t just happen on October 31st! There are plenty of opportunities to collect sweet treats. This weekend offers Franklin Square's Trick-or-Treat Trail, Warminster Park's Trunk-or-Treat, Montgomery Mall's Mall-O-Ween and Fort Mifflin's Trick-or-Treat with the Ghosts just to name a few.

If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors while the weather is mild, then dress in your Halloween costume and bring a chair to a parade near you. Media, Phoenixille and Kennett Square are all joining in the fun with their Halloween parades this weekend.

Sad to say, this is the last full weekend in October and it marks the last chance for many fall festivals in our area. Therefore, be sure to check the calendar so as not to miss out on the fall fun that remains.