Hoboken will celebrate the opening of a new, pop-up ice skating rink today at 3:30 p.m. The rink, known as Harlow Winter Village, is located under the 14th Street Viaduct, between Grand Street and Adams Street. Admission is free.

You don't have to go to New York City to see The Nutcracker this holiday season—there are at least a dozen productions of the beloved ballet happening right here in New Jersey. We've looked into all of them to help you figure out which one is right for you and your kids, whether it's a full-length, traditional production featuring swirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers; a hip-hop retelling led by a rap legend; or an abridged version designed with little ones in mind. You'll even find one starring kids' book faves Max and Ruby. If ballet isn't your thing but you'd still like to see a holiday performance, be sure to check out our roundup of non-Nutcracker shows. And look to our holiday guide for even more ways to celebrate the season. 

After you cast your vote today, take your mind off the election (or try to, anyway) by looking ahead to the weekend. There are plenty of seasonal activities on offer, including apple cidering in Chatham, an old-fashioned Thanksgiving in Morristown, and a hibernation-themed guided hike in Short Hills. There are also tons of events happening in museums throughout the state, as well as little hints of Christmas popping up here and there – a production of A Christmas Story at the Count Basie Theatre, for instance, and St. Nick's arrival at Storybook Land. For even more fun things to do this month, be sure to check out our November GoList, and look to the Events Calendar for a more complete picture of what's happening this weekend and beyond.