November 1 and 2 is the Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and Latino communities around the United States. Children’s books to read and recipes to make – Mexican chocolate brownies, pan de muerto, hot chocolate and tamales.
Read more…Family vacations in December: Four cities to beat summer heat
Summer 2026 was extraordinarily hot, breaking records. Cities such as Athens, Seville, Bangkok and Rome reached such high temperatures, outdoor activities are not fun. Take your family vacation in December to avoid summer heat, and enjoy the wonderful holiday season in these cities.
Read more…Apple Hill and recipe for Apple French Toast
September is time to head to Apple Hill, two hours east of San Francisco in the foothills to enjoy bounty of fall apples. Check out our list of favorite Apple Hill farms, apple treats, and family activities, plus a recipe for Apple French Toast Bake.
Read more…Celebrate Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is coming up in September.
This holiday, celebrated in Asia, is fun for families – kids stay up to see the full moon and eat special sweets. Go out and look for Jade Rabbit and Lady Chang in the moon.
Bake Thomas Jefferson Macaroni & Cheese
Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, spent five years in France, traveled extensively and enjoyed European cuisine. He loved food, collected recipes, and brought back pasta maker and a recipe for macaroni and cheese from Italy.
Read more…San Francisco: 30 Fun things to do with kids this summer
It’s summer in San Francisco!
Best parks, museums, fun food, hikes, free music and kid’s shows, tips, insider secrets (redwood grove, fairy doors, Chinatown lunch and playgrounds, cheapest bay cruise), and more.