Every August the Gravenstein Apple Fair is a popular event for families, so we drove out to Sebastopol last weekend. At the fair, kids can eat heirloom Gravenstein apples, pet dairy cows, mini horses, pygmy goats and pigs, run around a hay maze, press fresh apple juice and climb on tractors.
Read more…Christmas season in Seville
The Christmas season in Seville, beginning in December and continuing to January 6, is a wonderful time to visit with kids. City streets are sparkling, centuries old dance is performed by children in the cathedral, confiteria shops are filled with seasonal sweets. The holiday season culminates in the spectacular Three Kings parade.
Read more…Sonoma Farm Trails: Meet Nutmeg and Cocoa
Last weekend we drove out to Sonoma County for fall Weekend Along the Farm Trails. It’s the perfect activity for toddlers and younger kids, to visit local farms, see live chickens running around, watch pigs playing in the mud, pet pygmy goats, pick apples and pumpkins, and sample locally made food.
Read more…Monterey Christmas in the Adobes
Monterey on the California coast is a year round destination. In December, plan your visit to include Christmas in the Adobes, a weekend living history event. Explore 19th century homes, enjoy spiced cider, Mexican hot chocolate, gingerbread, shortbread, and Christmas cookies, watch flamenco, listen to live music, try dancing Mexican California dances.
Read more…Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2 is the Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos – a holiday celebrated in Mexico, Central America, and Latino communities around the United States. Families remember and honor deceased relatives with special foods, flowers, candles, altars, nichos, and smiling skeletons.
Read more…Fun food for kids Montreal
Lots of fun food for kids to try in Montreal – French pastries such as pain au chocolat, brioche, fruit tarts, muffins, Quebec specialties poutine and maple cornets, and bagels, Montreal style.
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