30 Cool Things To Do In November

We know there is plenty of celebrating to be had on these final couple of days of October but if you’re looking to do a little planning for November, check out this roundup of 30 cool things to do in November in Boston and beyond…one idea for every day of the month!

November 1: Ben & Jerry’s offers free scoops of non-dairy ice cream for World Vegan Day (Various Locations)

November 2: Bring those soggy pumpkins to The Great Pumpkin Chuck (Southborough)

November 3: Russell Orchards hosts its annual Apples and Wine Festival with fruit wines and hard ciders, live folk music, hands-on cider pressing, make-your-own apple pie, and apple samples all weekend (Ipswich)

November 4: Head to this month’s MFA Playdate focused on the theme of Let’s Make Music (Boston)

November 5: Make your way to Mother Goose on the Loose (Boston)

November 6: Get outside for a Parents and Tots Nature Walk (Norwell)

November 7: Check out more than 50 works by New England artists at the Flying Horse Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit (South Hamilton)

November 8: The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience returns to the Museum of Science (Boston)

November 9: Harvest Fest at Wilson Farm includes a Master Chef Demo as well as bakery, cheese, and other product samples (Lexington)

November 10: Today is the last day to explore the Enchanted Garden at Tower Hill Botanic Garden and find fairies, elves, and gnomes, plus have fun with fairy house building, scavenger hunts, dress ups, potion brewing, and more (Boylston)

November 11: Watch awesome skateboarding tricks and learn how science makes them possible, plus challenge your knowledge of physics, gravity, skateboarding, and safety at The Science of Skateboarding (Newton)

November 12: Enjoy farm stories, crafts, snacks, and outdoor exploration during Book Bug: Farm Fun for Little Ones (Southborough)

November 13: Leopard Learns a Lesson during this Puppet Palooza 2019 performance (Somerville)

November 14: Embark on a Gnomevember scavenger hunt at Tower Hill Botanic Garden to look for gnomes hiding throughout the property (Boylston)

November 15: The Boston International Kids Film Festival begins (Somerville)

November 16: Learn about wild turkeys, go for a hike, and scout for evidence of the autumn’s woodland wild harvest during Terrific Turkeys and Fall Harvest at Laughing Brook (Hampden)

November 17: Magic by Scott Jameson comes to the Coolidge Corner Theatre (Brookline)

November 18: Take part in Matt Heaton’s Toddlerbilly Riot (Somerville)

November 19: World of Kindness offers indoor and outdoor rides, activities, and fun (South Easton)

November 20: Explore Thanksgiving during Storytime at the Museum (Newton)

November 21: Visit the Gore Place Handmade for the Holidays Shopping Party (Waltham)

November 22: ZooLights begin at the Stone Zoo (Stoneham)

November 23: The Marshfield Holiday Light Show features dozens of larger-than-life displays up to three stories high (Marshfield)

November 24: Learn all about snoods, wattles, and gobbles at Turkey Time (Boston)

November 25: See the Annual Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park (Boston)

November 26: Toddler Tuesday at the Boston Nature Center gives little ones a chance to explore the colors, sounds, sights, and textures outside (Boston)

November 27: Family Trees: A Celebration of Children’s Literature fills the Concord Museum with more than 30 fanciful trees decorated with original ornaments inspired by acclaimed children’s storybooks and contemporary picturebooks (Concord)

November 28: See how the LaSalette Shrine Lights brighten the night (Attleborough)

November 29: It’s time for the MIT Friday After Thanksgiving Chain Reaction (Cambridge)

November 30: Support local youth and kick off your holiday shopping at the More than Words Holiday Fest (Boston)