Easy, fun recipe for pumpkin cupcakes to make with kids. Kids can whisk, tuck batter into liners, ice cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, and toss on colorful sprinkles.
While cupcakes are baking, read this fabulous book: Thank You, Everything.
Starting in fall, monarch butterflies in western United States migrate to the coast of California where they spend winter months, November to February. Three best monarch butterfly sanctuaries are Pismo Beach, Pacific Grove and Santa Cruz.
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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.
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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.
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 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.”