November in the 417 Without the Scramble: 7 Family Dates to Put on the Calendar This Week
November in the 417 Without the Scramble: 7 Family Dates to Put on the Calendar This Week Halloween week is not even over yet, and November is already coming in hot. As a mom of six here in the 417, I have learned that November does not sneak up on you — it ambushes you. One minute you are sorting candy, the next every free Santa photo, parade and craft fair is on the same Saturday and you missed the one you wanted. So this year I sat down this week and put these seven dates on the calendar NOW. Most are free, a couple are planned splurges, and all of them are easier if you claim the date before your weekends fill up. 🏠 The 417 Mom home · 🔥 Today's Deals · 💛 Networking Mama hub + Start Here page 1. Sea of Lights at Wonders of Wildlife — Opens Sunday, November 1 Put it on the calendar: The Sea of Lights Enchanted Christmas display at Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W. Sunshine St. in Springfield, runs November 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027, and it is included with general ...