It's hard to believe November is here and we're so close to the start of 2024. This is a month for families to give gratitude, honor our veterans, vote ... and turn back the clocks.
Here are 10 holidays and events your family can look forward to in November.
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Native American Heritage Month
This is a great time of year to learn about the people native to your town. This website maps out Virginia and where the different tribes were located: www.virginiaplaces.org. Check out this website for kids, with more information about each North American tribe, their customs, beliefs, games, and legends.
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National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month is an initiative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau and was created to increase national awareness of adoption issues, especially the need for adoptive families for teens in the U.S. foster care system. Data from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System show only 5 percent of all children adopted in 2019 were 15-18 years old and there are over 122,000 children and youth waiting to be adopted who are at risk of aging out of foster care without permanent family connections.
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Día de los Muertos
This celebratory Mexican holiday is a remembrance of the dead. Watch the moving Disney Pixar film "Coco" with your kiddos to help them understand the meaning behind this holiday. Find out more about the Día de los Muertos traditions. Nov.1 and 2
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The End of Daylight Saving Time
Before kids, the end of daylight saving time was probably a welcome date — after all, it meant an extra hour of blissful, uninterrupted sleep! But post-kids? That extra hour can now mean cranky kids and long days of disrupted naps and bedtimes. Read tips from a sleep consultant on how to help your kids adjust. Nov. 3
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Election Day
We know we don't have to tell you how important it is to vote. Or how vital it is to teach your kids the importance of exercising their right to vote. Take them with you to the voting booth so they can see democracy in action. Local elections matter! Nov. 5
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Go to an Art Museum Day
This is a great chance to take the family to a local art museum. We have an amazing opportunity locally with the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. It is always free! They offer wonderful kid-friendly events happening on First Saturdays each month. There are many other great art museums in our area as well: The Torpedo Factory, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Art Museum of the Americas, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Chinese American Museum, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of African Art, The Phillips Collection, Renwick Gallery, and more! Nov. 9
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Veterans Day
Celebrate a veteran in your life by having your kids write a letter, draw a picture of thanks, or interview them about their experiences. Need to connect to a veteran? Operation Gratitude collects and distributes letters to veterans, as well as deployed troops, new recruits, and first responders. They even have a guide to letter writing to help you and your kids get started. Head to Manassas on November 2nd for the annual Veteran's Day Parade. Visit the Marine Corps Museum for Family Day activities on November 9th. Nov. 11.
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National Take a Hike Day
National Take A Hike Day is a great day to get the family out, explore the great outdoors, and embrace the beauty of nature. In Virginia we have the beautiful Shenandoah National Park. There are a lot of great family hikes here, but one special one is Blackrock Summit, where a short hike to a viewpoint on top of a rocky slope offers incredible views of the Shenandoah Valley and Massanutten Mountain. Check out this article for family-friendly hikes in every state. Prince William County has a wonderful list of local hiking spots here. Nov. 17
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Thanksgiving
It's the mother of all American November holidays! Nov. 28
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Small Business Saturday
We love supporting local businesses all year long — and hope you do too! Small Business Saturday is a chance for you to support local businesses while doing your holiday shopping. Nov. 29
