Holy Turkey Day, Thanksgiving is upon us! We hope your long weekend is filled with family, laughter, tasty food and perhaps a moment to spread kindness. There are so many fun things to do following your family feast day: Dive headlong into budget-friendly holiday happenings, meet with the Big Guy in the red suit or explore the wild nearby. Plus, take the kids for a romp on the thrilling playground of the week.

— Nancy Chaney, out + about editor