Great Festivals and Events for Families

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]

Washington, DC: Family Vacation Fun & Holiday Cheer.

It's never too early to start planning that Winter Break vacation, and DC is putting together a lineup of festive, fun-filled and family-friendly events and happenings. [Read More]

Arizona: Mesa, MACFest Free Family Fun with No Extra Calories.

Located only minutes from downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale, the City of Mesa has a variety of free fall festivals and exciting outdoor events geared to the spirit of the Southwest. [Read More]

Texas: Plano, Balloon Fest Family Fun - Colorful Balloons in Flight, Arts and Crafts, and Kids Fun Zone.

The 32nd Annual 2011 Plano Balloon Festival will feature five balloon launches throughout the weekend and a wide variety of affordable family fun. [Read More]

Florida: Kissimmee, Gaylord Palms ICE! and The “Best of Florida Christmas” Celebration.

It’s not too soon to start thinking about the holidays and for the eighth season Kissimmee is the spot for colorful, larger-than-life, 3-D ice sculptures of beloved storybook characters, and slippery ice slides. [Read More]

Sweden: Gothenburg, Family Vacation Idea- 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]

California: San Jose, STAR TREK: THE EXHIBITION at the Tech Museum - Second star to the right...and straight on 'til April!

The blockbuster STAR TREK®: THE EXHIBITION has been extended to April 11, thanks to a deep human fascination with the largest-ever collection of artifacts from the out-of-this-world science fiction series. [Read More]

Britain: London, Family vacation 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]

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]

Pennsylvania: Kennett Square, Enjoying a Longwood Gardens Christmas.

A Christmas fantasy awaits guests to Longwood Gardens near Kennett Square, PA, November 27, 2008 through January 11, 2009. Dazzling floral displays, stunning trees, holiday music, 500,000 outdoor lights, dancing fountains and ice skating under the stars are just a few of the highlights of the popular Longwood Gardens Christmas. [Read More]

USA: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Wildlife Refuges – Monarch Madness.

Hundreds of national wildlife refuges and a host of programs by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protect and restore monarch butterfly habitat, monitor their transcontinental migration, and teach thousands of school children about their unique migration from Mexico through the United States on to Canada – and then back again. [Read More]

USA: United States Fish & Wildlife Service - "Howl"-O-Ween Fun Abounds on National Wildlife Refuges.

It is dusk, the Saturday before Halloween. Dozens of adults and children stand on a gravel road, surrounded by the trees and wetland bogs of Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in eastern North Carolina. They are silent; listening intently. If they are lucky, they will hear it-the sound of a red wolf calling in the distance. [Read More]

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