We’re halfway through November and I am embracing the upcoming holiday season with all the festivities, which means I’ll be out and about even more than usual. That means cooking dinner at home will be off the table (pun intended), but I’ll still want a cozy meal. Enter: the best comfort food restaurants in town, serving up hot soup, sandwiches, noodles and more. I also have my eye on one local getaway before the holidays really kick into gear, and it’s a city you may have overlooked. Whether you’re ready to dive into the holiday season or want to stretch out autumn, my top 10 weekend events (and the playground the week) have you covered.

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor