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A Place to Grow: Frank and Barbara’s New Beginning Page 1 Designer Secrets That Make Any Living Room Feel Larger Thanksgiving Traditions From Around the World You Will Want to Borrow Page 2 Which Assets Skip Probate in New York?
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MAKE ROOM ON YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS HISTORY, LIGHTS & HOLIDAY BITES
Ready to trade your usual weekend routine for something a little more festive? From traveling back in time at a harvest celebration to riding through twinkling Victorian streets and shopping for delicious local treats, these upcoming events offer plenty of reasons to get out and celebrate.
vendors and discover Native American food traditions along the way. With fascinating demonstrations, delicious history, and plenty to explore, it’s a wonderful way to experience how harvest celebrations brought families and communities together for generations. Holiday Lights Trolley Ride & Walking Tour Trolley rides start Nov. 21; walking tours start Dec. 4 CapeMayMAC.org/ Get into the holiday spirit with a magical evening in historic Cape May. Hop aboard the Holiday Lights Trolley for a 30-minute ride through streets glowing with twinkling lights and beautifully decorated Victorian homes. Enjoy Christmas music while learning about the history behind beloved holiday traditions. Then, continue the festivities with the Lamplighter Christmas Walking Tour. Stroll
through the historic district and peek inside beautifully decorated bed-and-breakfast inns and private homes. Grab your map, gather your favorite people, and enjoy Cape May sparkling at its festive best. Edible Island at Staten Island Museum Dec. 5, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. StatenIslandMuseum.org/events/ Calling all foodies and holiday shoppers! Edible Island returns as part of the festive Holiday Hop. This event is the perfect place to discover specialty treats, artisanal goodies, and plenty of sweet and savory surprises. Taste unique offerings, find delicious gifts for everyone on your list, and support local small businesses and the creative community along the way. Best of all, admission is free, so you can shop, snack, and soak up the holiday spirit without spending a dime at the door (donations are welcome). Come hungry and leave merry!
Hearth & Harvest Festival Nov. 21, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. HistoricRichmondTown.org/events/
Step back in time and celebrate the season at the Hearth & Harvest Festival at Historic Richmond Town! Explore American Indian life and culture through Indigenous dance, storytelling, and crafts. You can even watch costumed interpreters bring history to life with traditional hearth cooking demonstrations featuring 18th- and 19th- century recipes, tools, and techniques. Plus, browse handmade wares from local
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