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
USA: 11th 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]

California/Nevada: North Lake Tahoe, Wacky Winter Fun for Friends at the SnowFest 2010.

The wacky and wildest strut their stuff at North Lake Tahoe’s annual SnowFest, a 10-day winter carnival and one of the region’s most popular family celebrations. The event, scheduled for March 5-14, 2010 will again offer off-the-wall special events geared for all ages. [Read More]

Nevada: Reno, Rafting at the Truckee River Whitewater Park.

Whitewater is a perennial favorite summertime activity in Reno. Although "Park” is a rather misleading name because it is still the natural river, but the concrete barriers were removed, specially designed “drop pools” were constructed out of rocks and natural materials and the two channels of the river now run around an island, Wingfield Park, that boasts an outdoor amphitheater and park setting. [Read More]

England: London, Kew Gardens – Escape Grey Skies at the Tropical Extravaganza Festival.

London during the winter holidays can be exciting. Family festivities in and around the city abound. One of my favorite outings – the perfect country escape any time of year - is up the Thames at Kew Gardens. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Great Events, Unique Activities, and Deals Make for a Perfect Winter Getaway for Families.

Create your own a fun and affordable winter urban adventure with your kids. Top winter activities include museum free days, award-winning theatre, and free family events plus hotel rates as Low as $79 per night including parking. [Read More]

Scotland: A Delightful Winter Getaway for Families.

With an exciting line-up of festivals and events this winter, Scotland makes the perfect winter getaway destination. Flights direct to Edinburgh and Glasgow – cities located a mere 45 minutes away from each other - are operated by Delta Airlines and Continental Airlines year-round. [Read More]

Micronesia: Palau, Water Events and Awesome Adventures for All Ages.

If scuba diving is your passion and your family shares the love Palau should be on your radar screen. Known as one of the “Seven Underwater Wonders of the World,” Palau hosts some of the most unique and truly exceptional ocean-based events, including Shark Week, Underwater Video Workshop, Wrexpedition, an annual Shark School, and Kid’s Sea Camp. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, 20th Annual Wilderness Wildlife Week - Kids Playing with Mother Nature.

The annual Wilderness Wildlife Week in the Great Smoky Mountains may sound like it’s an activity for gung-ho outdoorsmen, but the truth is that the eight-day January event in Pigeon Forge is designed to appeal to the entire family ages 4 to 94. It's a week of fun meant to be shared. [Read More]

Finland: Helsinki, Away for the Holidays - Christmas in the Home of the Real Santa Claus.

Winter in Finland begins with short days and long nights, a magnificent display of the Northern Lights, and continues with luscious dark coffee or hot chocolate sipped fireside, local festivals, cultural celebrations, and treats for all ages. [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]

Tennessee: Memphis, Celebrate the Holiday Season with Your Kids.

Enjoy a Christmas classic on a giant screen. Santa vs. the Snowman is the ideal way to share the holidays with family. Enjoy this heartwarming IMAX film at the Memphis Pink Palace Museum. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Celebrate the Season - Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Sights, and Santa on Parade.

A festive parade and millions of twinkling lights at the beach mark the official start of the holiday season along Virginia Beach. View more than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays along the boardwalk including festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises. See sailboats gently rocking in the wind, mermaids, and a surfing Santa. Grab the kids and go for the fun stuff. [Read More]

Florida: St. Augustine, Family Fun - Holiday Lights, Elf Express, and a Beach Blast.

This season marks the 16th annual “Nights of Lights” celebration with millions of white lights adorning buildings and draping from trees creating a magical holiday atmosphere. From carriage rides and caroling to ice skating, trolley rides, fireworks, and a chili cook off celebrating is the whole idea. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Winterfest 2009-2010 - Music, Family 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]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Annual Events Spunky, Energizing and Pure Fun.

Terrific festivals and event can make any family vacation even better. It is sort of like going to a vacation party – all the fun is planned. The folks at Virginia Beach know how to create the fun for families all year long. We have assembled a list of the best bets for the year. [Read More]

Washington, DC: Family Fun and Holiday Cheer in the Nation's Capital.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and DC is putting together a lineup of festive, fun-filled and family-friendly events and happenings. The possibilities are endless and the memories worth their weight in gold. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Grant Park - Lollapalooza and Kidapalooza 2010.

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]

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: Florida, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights 2009.

Even with sunshine and palm trees swaying in the breeze storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months Florida destinations adorn trees with twinkling lights and excursion trains run just for fun. From St. Augustine to Orlando and the Gulf Coast the holiday season sparkles. [Read More]

USA: Mid Atlantic - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights 2009.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? Find a train and climb aboard. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better. [Read More]


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