November Events And Things To Do

Halloween is over and all the spooky decorations are being put away. But what can you do with the pumpkins? Don’t throw them away because they bring out lots of uses that are super easy and fun to carry out! Here’s the top things you can do with pumpkins:

• Carve a home out of the pumpkin. Whether it’s to make a cosy shelter for small animals in your garden or if your little ones want to make a fairy house! It’s the perfect foundation for a cute home.
• For those pumpkins you kept inside… Why not gather the kids and make pumpkin soup together? A hearty, warm and comforting dish to banish those winter blues away. A delicious, healthy and educational activity for your little munchers.
• Bring out the creativity and turn your big pumpkins into planters! Ask your kids to decorate the outside and plant any small flowers into them to furnish your front garden or porch. An imaginative garden and environmentally friendly way to utilise your Halloween pumpkins! Check out how to make them here.
• Why not combine both Halloween and Christmas by turning your pumpkins into snowmen? If you have 3 or more, paint them white and pile them on top of each other as you would do with snowballs. Then add warm scarves and a woolly hat and you’ve got yourself a snowman! Simple, easy and not wasteful.

Talk a wintry walk this November as you discover 12 GIANT Snowman sculptures around Staines-Upon-Thames or Sheffield Park & Gardens! It’s the perfect winter activity and thing to do in November with the kids. Why? Because it’s FREE, it gets you moving and wandering through the city!

Each sculpture will be decorated with designs that are inspired by The Twelve Days of Christmas song. With themes surrounding adventure, friendship and imagination, it’s the ultimate festive story!

What’s more, you can download a map for free and complete the trail without spending a penny! You’ll even get a Trail Certificate for taking part!

What goes bump in the night…magical, illuminated animals! This fan-favourite Lanterns and Light is back with a bang, making it an immersive experience like no other as you surround yourself with enchanting animal lanterns!

It’s time to create the most fantastical memories this November. Chester Zoo has partnered with Sony Music for the second year running to surprise you with an unforgettable light trail – that’s even open on New Year’s Day!

Wander through the stunning tunnel of light, interact with never-seen-before animal puppets and cross the rainbow bridge! Enjoy dazzling and captivating light installations, then transport to enchanting lands filled with colour and festivity! Experience flickering fire gardens, larger-than-life pea-lit animal statues and even a GIANT woolly mammoth projection! Wind along paths and through trees as you discover all sorts of wonderful creatures!

They haven’t forgotten about your family favourites either. Experience an interactive adventure with their stunning puppets, including lions, elephants and zebras! Psst…we heard that Father Christmas might make an appearance too…

There’s also festive fairground rides and mouth-watering marshmallow toasting! Perfect for those chilly nights.

Prepared to be dazzled as you set your eyes on all things luminescent at Glow Marwell! This festive season is full of all things bright and beautiful as the dark nights approach and take over.

You’ll discover a brand new nature trail filled with illuminations and displays using more than 500,000 rainbow lights! From colourful clouds, fluttering butterflies, an Enchanted Tree and new creatures along the way. The Glow Forest is set to surprise you.

Don’t forget to snap some pics! There will be plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Enjoy a sprinkle of snow and indulge in delicious Christmas food, too.

A wonderful thing to do this November is to take your little ones to Disney On Ice’s show 100 Years of Wonder, which is on right now! And running until March 2025!

Did you know Disney is celebrating 100 years?! Making it the perfect time to immerse you and the family in all things Disney – you haven’t missed out yet!

Watch as your favourite Disney characters and their stories come to life on the ice right before their eyes. Whether it’s watching Moana and Maui skate their way to return the heart of Te Fiti or singing along with Ariel as she follows her heart to the surface. A beautiful performance that will surely capture the hearts of your kids!

But wait…Is that Bruno?! I thought we didn’t talk about Bruno…? Well…for the first time EVER, Encanto is taking to the ice! Sing and dance with Mirabel and her amazing family!

Everyone loves food, right? 100%! And winter food is just another level. From warm toastiness and festive flavours to winter seasonal dishes and treats.

If you’re a foodie family who loves to try samples of just about anything (lets face it, we all love a freebie), then why not make this the year you head down to the NEC in Birmingham for the BBC Good Food Winter Show?!

You’ll find 100s of stalls presenting their scrumptious products, from jams and artisan cheeses to fudge, flavoured popcorn, meats, beverages and plenty of Christmas gifts too!

You can sample some food, try new things like ostrich burgers and browse the brilliant stalls. Plus, you get a goodie bag after too!

Get ready for another FREE light trail this November, with the River of Light in Liverpool!

Christmas can never come TOO early… especially when the most brr-illiant winter wonderland is back! It’s the festive destination for family fun and wonderment.

Join Justin Fletcher as he returns with a brand new show filled with festive fun, dancing and joyful singing – it’s big, it’s bright, AND it’s Christmas-themed! Grab your skates and head to the ice rink – did you know it’s the UK’s largest open-air ice rink?! Don’t forget to hop on to the fairground rides – there’s plenty to go around!

Zoom down the Real Ice Slide, head to the circus, ride The Giant Wheel and even attend ice sculpting workshops!

With Hyde Park Winter Wonderland opening in November, there’s plenty of time to visit!

This Christmas in London, prepare to explore Fleet Street Quarter in the search of giant penguin sculptures! It’s the ultimate winter wonderland.

For 8 weeks, you’ll be able to embark on a winter trail as you discover 12 scultpures that are decorated with festive features! Designed by iconic artists, you’l find them on Chancery Lane, New Street Square, Fleet Street and more (we can’t tell you every one, or it won’t be as fun hunting them down!).

The Forbidden Corner is an adventurous day out that is guaranteed when exploring the unique labyrinth of tunnels, follies, chambers and the surprises set in store for you and the family here. Accompanied by a four-acre garden in the Tupgill Park and Yorkshire Dales.

Also, can you spot all the magnificent statues and the Eye of the Needle, the Temple of the Underworld and a huge pyramid? With every turn, there will be something to amaze you all. A challenging but rewarding experience for the family to enjoy this November.

Discover Camera Obscura and its World of Illusions! A 5-floor attraction full of over 100 interactive, brilliant hands-on exhibits to entertain just about anybody.

Explore the first built visitor attraction in Edinburgh! A historical, educational, mind-bending attraction, designed to test your brain with both historic and modern exhibits. A fun-tastic day out for the kids this November.

Not to mention you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Edinburgh – it’s great fun for all ages!

Do you love video games and are looking for a way to get out of the cold? We’ve got just the place for you at The National Videogame Museum in Sheffield!

With more than 100 games for you to enjoy, we’re sure everyone will find their favourite. Plus, you can even have a go at making your very own game! Whether it’s a retro arcade game or a videogame you’ve never seen before!

Release your inner game and let loose.

Do your kids love to sing along to musicals and get up and dance?

Then bring them to one of the many musicals playing this November across the UK! Whether it’s watching the new Stranger Things: The First Shadow at Phoenix Theatre, ELF The Musical at Dominion Theatre or Mrs. Doubtfire at Shaftsbury Theatre.

Or…why not Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out?! For those who love all things plucky and pink, this is a must-visit. Plus, it gets you and the kids out of the house, but still in the warmth.

Warm up those voice boxes!

It may be November…but we all know everyone starts talking about Christmas as soon as Halloween is over. From Christmas adverts and decorations in the shops, it’s everywhere now!

So, don’t hold back and embrace the cinematography of Christmas films! Do you know what’s coming back this year for season 2? The Santa Clauses on Disney+! It’s a must-watch!

If you’re stuck on what to watch this year, we have all the Christmas cheer and TV scheduling here on Netflix or follow the link below for more!

This may be more an American tradition… But why not celebrate your friends or what you’re thankful for? This year’s been pretty tricky for some, and friends and family do help people through a lot of tough times.

This is why it’s super nice to get everyone together with delicious dishes, tasty treats and more. Eat together, play games and share what you’re thankful for!

Now’s the time cities and towns will start switching on their Christmas lights, ready for the approaching festive season. Why not head out and attend one?

There will be joyous cheer and twinkling lights! How about exploring all of London’s dazzling Christmas festive lights along the city streets? The capital city has had its festive makeover and is ready for the holiday season!

From Oxford Street and Regent Street to Carnaby Street, Hyde Park and Christmas at Kew Gardens.

Just don’t forget to wrap up in warm clothing and sample out festive food you’ll find in Covent Garden!