Great Festivals and Events for Families

Winterfest Birdhouse Building Workshop, Pigeon Forge TennesseeView this page for information about the best events and festivals for families plus related family vacation packages for US, Canada, Britain, and Europe. Find the latest fun things to do with kids including museum exhibits, music venues, family-friendly theatre, Ren Faires, living history events,  corn mazes, harvest festivals, Polar Express adventures, Santa trains and festive holiday lights. (Image Winterfest Pigeon Forge, TN)

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ARTICLES
Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, Celebrating the Excellence of Writers & Poets.

A literary year in Philadelphia is about to begin launched with a tribute to Charles’ Dickens on his 200th birthday February 7, 2012. Let's start with happy birthday Mr. Dickens! [Read More]

Ireland: County Cork, Commemorating RMS Titanic and Sharing History.

2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s sea voyage and ultimate disaster and the seaside community of Cobh will pay tribute with a series of inspirational events. [Read More]

Illinois: Chicago, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Presents Witches, Wizards, Spells and Elves: The Magic of Shakespeare.

The 10th annual concert collaboration with The Chicago Chamber Musicians will definitely be amazing. The name succinctly describes this unique event created for families. [Read More]

Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Winterfest 2012 - The Best Ever Family Vacation Fun.

This annual four-month winter celebration is loaded with family-friendly entertainment, special events, twinkling lights, shopping bargains, and Southern mountain-style hospitality. [Read More]

Québec: Québec City, Carnaval 2012 - The Best Winter Time Family Fun.

Each year Bonhomme, Quebec City’s chunky red capped snowman, leads the way to all things fun. And each season Québec's Carnaval reinvents itself as a new, more fun street party framed by dramatic ice sculptures, oodles of snow activities, and marvelous music. [Read More]

Finland: Helsinki, Winter Family Vacation Ideas - 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]

Canada: Heartland, Best Winter Festivals and Celebrations in Ontario and Manitoba.

Canadians know how to celebrate winter embracing snow exuberance and creative style. No place is the family fun better than in Canada’s Heartland. See what it takes. [Read More]

California/Nevada: North Lake Tahoe, Wacky Winter Fun for Friends at the SnowFest 2012.

North Lake Tahoe’s annual SnowFest is a 10-day winter carnival and one of the region’s most popular family celebrations. [Read More]

Germany: Luther Country, Four Authentic Christmas Markets - The Real Goods!

Are there any authentic Christmas markets left in Europe? Any place locals outnumber tourists? In Luther Country, the answer is "Yes!" [Read More]

California: Los Angeles, California Science Center - 1001 Inventions: Discover the Golden Age of Muslim Civilization.

Do not miss this exhibition - it is inspirational, educational, entertaining, and definitely fun worth sharing with your kids or grandkids. [Read More]

US: Santa Trains, Polar Express Adventures, and Magical Holiday Lights – Quick, Easy Family Fun.

Taking a break from the often hectic holiday season means finding fun in small doses and we have assembled our annual mini holiday adventures, Santa trains, and holiday lights for your review. [Read More]

California: Carlsbad, Family Fun - Holiday Snow Days at LEGOLAND.

This holiday season the popular family theme park is gearing up for biggest, brightest and perhaps coolest holiday celebration ever including real snow. [Read More]

California: Napa Valley, Enjoy Spirited Holiday Events with Your Family.

Share wine country with our kids. Why not? Welcoming communities, combined with the Napa’s exceptional wines and fine foods, offer visitors the perfect hometown holiday experience with a touch of panache. [Read More]

California: Best Santa Trains, Holiday Lights, and Celebrations – Create Your Own Family Traditions.

One of the best ways to slow the advance of the sometimes hectic, often crazy holiday season is narrow your focus, turn off electronic connections and live in the moment. We have assembled a few suggestions ideal for creating your own family traditions. [Read More]

US: Mid Atlantic, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights - Create Your Own Family Traditions. sy Family Fun.

Looking for a terrific day trip to launch your holiday celebrations? Secure tickets and ride the rails with your kids. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights enhance the spirit of Christmas. [Read More]

USA: Northeast, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights - Create Your Own Family Traditiions

Storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” make enjoying Christmas even better. From New Hampshire and Vermont to Maine and New York pretend journeys to the North Pole are more fun than ever. [Read More]

Florida: Statewide, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights - Create Your Own Holiday Traditions.

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. [Read More]

US: Southeast, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights - Create Your Own Family Tradition.

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 traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better. [Read More]

US: Great Lakes, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights - Create Your Own Family Tradition.

Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? From Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to Illinois and Indiana, find a train and climb aboard. Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families. [Read More]

US: Mountains States, Santa Trains and Holiday Lights Easy Family Fun.

Looking for a mini break which includes fun for the whole family? Featured below you will find our favorite train excursions for families from Utah and Montana to Nevada and Colorado. [Read More]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Virginia Beach Whale of a Time Adventure

Make this a winter of discovery - whales, the open sea, each other with our family vacation packages. [Read More]

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Loons, Lakes and Friendly People. Sound like heaven? Join us in Otter Tail Country - the best part of Minnesota. [Read More]

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Play and stay right on one of our family-friendly beaches. [Read More]

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