Family Travel Files E-zine: Festivals and Events

EzineFestivalsEventsCelebrate, cut loose, have fun! The festivals and events featuresd on the pages below Ren Faires, music venues, parades, folk festivals, living history re enactments, seasonal events, birthday celebrations, harvest festivals, corn mazes, and Christamas trains. They have been included because they offer extra value for families wishing to share one-of-a-kind vacation experiences together. Sometimes dates or locations change please verify the details at the website listed. If you wish to add a family event please Tell Mom by e-mail. (Image from Tampa Bay Renaissance Festival.)
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ARTICLES
Sweden: Gothenburg, Go Way Out West and Enjoy the Music.

One of the best ways to connect with your teens is to share music. We love the energy of Lollapalooza, Summerfest, Boardwalk Music and Sunfest. But if you are considering Europe this summer enjoy music festivals, Sweden’s Way Out West should be on your radar screen. [Read More]

Vermont: Montpelier, Family Vacation Fun - Champlain Celebrations All Summer Long.

Celebrating and sharing history with children can be both fun and rewarding. While Vermont always has interesting events this year commemorates the 400th anniversary of Samuel de Champlain’s exploration of the lake that bears his name so it is not surprising that the summer schedule has a rich variety of special events ideal for families. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Grant Park and Lollapalooza and Kidapalooza.

Each summer the ever popular Lollapalooza serves up 130 bands including Pearl Jam, Daft Punk, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Iggy and the Stooges, Muse, Modest Mouse, Interpol, Satellite Party, and loads of fun including Kidapalooza, Mindfield and Last Band Standing. [Read More]

USA: 10th Annual Take Your Daughter to the Course Week - Family Fun on the Greens.

According to the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) July is "Family Golf Month" across the country and with the launch of our new Family Travel Files golf lifestyle folder we are anxious to showcase our recent discoveries about families and golf. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Winterfest 2009-2010 - Music, Entertainment, and Nature.

This annual four-month winter celebration is loaded with entertainment, special events, twinkling lights, shopping bargains and Southern mountain-style hospitality. Touring the light displays is a favorite activity for our visitors, and there’s no better or easier way than on board the city’s Trolley Tour of Lights. [Read More]

New York: Greene County, Summer Family Fun - Celebrating Hudson Valley’s Quadricentennial with History, Art, and Culture.

To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s exploration of the river that now bears his name, Greene County is staging a series of special events throughout the county during the summer and fall. Events range from public art exhibitions and original theatrical productions to a treasure quest and “wacky” raft race. [Read More]

Virginia: Colonial Williamsburg, Celebrating Three Decades of African American Programming.

Walking around Colonial Williamsburg is like stepping onto a movie set and being part of the action. The creative programming definitely provides a means to share living history with your children and have fun in the process. [Read More]

New York: Bethel, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Celebrating Woodstock.

When you hear the word Woodstock do you laugh, smile or just feel old? It has been four decades and this year a special exhibit featuring memorabilia from Hard Rock International’s world-famous collection is part of the museum’s year-long celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Dollywood – Checkout Two New Stage Shows, Pure Family Fun.

The 24th season gets under way March 28 with the park’s annual Festival of Nations with flair only Dolly Parton can pull off. The two all-new shows—Le Grande Cirque’s Imaginé, showcasing international performers from around the world, and Sha-Kon-O-Hey! Land of Blue Smoke, celebrating the music and people of the Great Smoky Mountains—headline Dollywood’s 2009 season. [Read More]

Britain: London, Family Fun - Quirky Events Including Cheese Rolling, Bog Snorkeling, and Welly-wanging.

Not everything in Britain is Harry Potter or Pride and Prejudice. Some events defy explanation making you tempted to phone home – they simply must be seen to be believed. VisitBritain - the tourist office for England, Scotland and Wales - has suggested some not-to-be-missed events that need no explanation they are what they are - a little bit quirky. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival - Santa's Workshop, 4-D Polar Express, and a Holiday Parade Each Night.

Enjoy a family holiday like no other with a heartwarming lineup of Christmas shows, holiday foods, thrilling rides, and the all new 4-D Polar Express experience. Make this a Smoky Mountain Christmas you and your family won’t soon forget. [Read More]

New York: New York City, Holiday Events and Celebrations – Lights, Trees, Menorahs, and Kinaras.

During the holiday season sharing time with your kids in New York City can be a magical experience. The rich aroma of chestnuts roasted by sidewalk vendors and the magical scenes presented in department store windows, make it easy to create a memorable urban adventure. Ride a carriage through Central Park; see spectacular Christmas trees, menorahs and kinaras.   [Read More]

USA: Southeast - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? Find a train and climb aboard. From Alabama, North Carolina and Georgia to South Carolina, Arkansas and Tennessee storybook travel is pure fun, and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better. At many stations the family holiday tradition includes The Polar Express based on the book. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families and a few places to view awesome holiday lights. All aboard! [Read More]

USA: Southwest - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Need a mini break, something easy and fun to do with your kids? During the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” provide quick, easy fun. From Texas to Arizona and New Mexico pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and “bunny” trains provide day adventures with spunk. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist inspired by the heartwarming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. See you at the station. [Read More]

USA: Western Edge - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights.

Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families from Washington and Oregon to California it’s all about doing the fun stuff with your kids. From pretend journeys to the North Pole in winter and pumpkin trains to mystery nights, spooky tales and train robberies, it is always the season to ride the rails. During the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas tons of fun and at many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist provided by Chris Van Allsburg’s book, The Polar Express. See you at the station. [Read More]

Texas: Grapevine, Gaylord Texan Resort – Lone Star Christmas and Magical Winter Wonderland of ICE!

Families looking for the North Pole and maybe a glimpse of Santa need to head just north of DFW Airport. Gaylord Texan Resort will be creating magic for the tykes and their families who visit ICE! – a winter wonderland fantasy. [Read More]

Britain: Holiday Trains in England, Scotland and Wales Make Family Fun Easy.

Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. At many stations the family holiday tradition has a new twist provided by the heart warming film version of Chris Van Allsburg’s book. All aboard!  [Read More]

USA: Southeast, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families 2008.

From Georgia and Tennessee to Arkansas, farms, villages and towns are creating seasonal festivals that frame natural works of art. Clever and fun, corn is not just for breakfast anymore. Perhaps the ultimate integration of eco tourism and mainstream entertainment, each corn maze location provides uniquely themed entertainment. Carve a pumpkin or stuff a scarecrow; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples, make time for fun. [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families 2008.

From Pennsylvania and Vermont to Rhode Island and New York, the idea is simple, enjoy the season. Select the perfect pumpkin, time travel, preview a film, or hike a mountain trail. We've managed to obtain a bird's eye view of Vermont's Apple Barn Maze to give you a sense of the season. Play flashlight tag or chase the kids through the corn stalks; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples, make time for fun. [Read More]

USA: Mountains West, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families 2008.

From Colorado to Montana and Idaho to Nevada corn and fun go together. Sometimes with a pumpkin patch and sometimes haunted on weekend nights, mazes provide unique signatures as the lunar calendar ends the calendar year. Taste sweet apple butter or corncob jelly; carve a pumpkin or stuff a scarecrow; play flashlight tag or chase the kids through the corn stalks; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples, the season looks promising. [Read More]


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