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…Sonoma County Favorite Pumpkin Patches
In October, head to Sonoma County to enjoy pumpkin patches, and amazing corn maze!
Pick up a wheelbarrow, and load up on different kinds of pumpkins, kids love to play in a seed corn pits, go on hay bale rides, see farm animals, explore winding paths through a corn maze.
Lincoln City Kite Festival
On the Oregon Coast, Lincoln City is called the “Kite Capital of the World” with kite festivals in June and September. Lincoln City has miles of sandy beaches and above all, reliable winds to lift huge kites into the air. Festival is free and fun for families.
Read more…National parks preserve the story of America
National Public Lands Day is Sept. 26, 2026
Volunteer to help keep our parks in good shape, and visit parks to learn about cultural connections and conservation efforts.
“National parks preserve the story of America.”
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…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.