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 those who have served in the military with parades and events in Atlanta. Attend the Veterans Day Tribute in Sandy Springs on Friday and the Veterans Day Parade at Atlanta History Center and the Georgia Veterans Festival at The Battery, both on Saturday.

Dinosuar fans will not want to miss Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Pullman Yards —this immersive experience brings visitors face-to-face with life-size dinosaurs! It's beginning of feel a lot like the holidays in Atlanta, and some of our favorite seasonal events launch this weekend, including Stone Mountain Christmas and Rudolph at the Center for Puppetry Arts. We're also excited about a new holiday tradition, the Atlanta Winter Lantern Festival, launching this weekend at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and happening weekends through December 31. 

Looking for things to do this Veterans Day weekend in Chicago? Here are some kid-friendly events happening this Veterans Day weekend.

Between Halloween and the holidays each year, we take a day off to celebrate those that have served in the military with Veterans Day. Show your respect and teach kids about veterans with a free visit to Pritzker Military Museum and Library, a craft at Cantigny, or a ceremony at Soldier Field. It's also Diwali, and kids can enjoy dancing, stories and more at events in Bridgeport, Elmhurst, and Bucktown. Music and movies are also in abundance this weekend. Families can see the Chicago International Children's Film Festival or hear music from Little Miss Ann or Mr. Dave.

Plan ahead to Thanksgiving by making a reservation at one of our favorite family-friendly restaurants open on Thanksgiving. You might also want to buy a ticket for the Polar Express—they're selling out fast! Or take a look at one of our favorite holiday activities for the family.

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 veterans and military personnel this Veterans Day weekend at Celebration's Founders and Veterans Parade, City of Orlando Veterans Day Parade, and more dignified events. Get into the seasonal spirit early with several holiday and Christmas events kicking off this weekend! Step into a winter wonderland of lights at Island H2O's Holiday Nights. Visit the theme parks as holiday festivities return with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration. Plus more fun events to fill up your long weekend!

As we get deeper into November, we've got all your needs covered! Skip the Thanksgiving cooking and cleaning this year and use our article about Orlando restaurants open on Thanksgiving for assistance! And get a jump on holiday fun by checking out the top holiday and Christmas events coming to Orlando this year. If you haven't already, subscribe to our email list to receive updates about everything happening around Orlando. 

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Veterans Day falls on Saturday this year, and there are plenty of things to do on Long Island with kids that day, including a visit to the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.

Other top things to do this weekend include celebrating the season at LuminoCity, which has returned to Long Island in a new location at Eisenhower Park. Or, kick off your shoes for some Snowflake Sock Skating at the Long Island Children's Museum.

Of course, it's not too early to start plotting your holiday outings with this list of 25 must-do Christmas and holiday activities on Long Island.

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Families can get a head start on the holiday festivities this Veterans Day at the opening weekend of Legoland New York's Holiday Bricktacular and also at American Christmas's Holiday Lane. Veterans Day 2023 also means the return of many tributes in local towns, including Veterans Day parades in Somers and Yorktown. Other fun family events this weekend include pumpkin smashing and a skating party with the Snow Sisters.   

Don't miss our review of the best museums for kids in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, which are also great options for weekend fun. Get a jump-start on the holidays by shopping at these local holiday fairs and craft markets or booking a Polar Express train ride. If that's not enough, bookmark our list of the best things to do this November and our Family Activity Calendar, which is constantly updated with new things to do as we find them.

Looking for the best things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this long weekend!

Saturday is Veterans Day, and some honorable events are happening all over the Bay Area. Celebrate the holiday at the USS Hornet Museum, or enjoy free admission at the Peanuts Museum for the Veteran's Day Dedication. Then, jam out at a family Golden Gate Bandshell Concert with Charity and the JAMband. 

You could also take advantage of Free National Park Day with a day trip to Yosemite or Muir Woods. Or, head over to the Oakland Zoo for the opening weekend of Glowfari. 

Soak up some local fall fun with fabulous family road trips, and discover more autumn adventures in our Fall Fun Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Families.

Can you go ice skating in Houston? Yes, there are even some outdoor ice skating rinks. For some frosty festivity this winter (yes, even in Texas), don your ice skates and head out to one of these great ice skating rinks near Houston for some fun on your feet. Whether you're looking for ice skating lessons or some holiday activities the whole family can enjoy, these six ice skating rinks near Houston offer everything from indoor shopping breaks at the mall to Christmas events under the stars. While some of these are open year-round, others are seasonal set-ups that generally start in November and run through January. For even more family-friendly winter merriment, check out our holiday train ride or Christmas village outing ideas.