Last weekend, on a warm clear day, we headed to Sonoma Valley for a hike and picnic in Sugarloaf Ridge State Park. On spring days, it’s also fun to explore Jack London State Historic Park, and take a bike ride through Sonoma. And don’t miss seasonal events – Children’s Day at the Sonoma Mission, and Sonoma County Farm Trails.
Read more…January 6 is Epiphany – Three Kings Day
One the most popular holidays in Europe is Epiphany, also called Three Kings Day. The holiday on January 6 celebrates the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem, bringing gifts to the Christ child. Epiphany is observed with special cakes and sweets, parades, and presents for children.
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…Lake Tahoe & Gold Country in fall
Fall is a delightful season to visit Lake Tahoe and California Gold Country with kids. Gold is everywhere, though not in the ground. Aspen trees are incandescent yellow, meadows and hills glow with golden grasses, sagebrush saffron flowers blow in the wind.
Read more…Sonoma County Farm Trails: Meet Cocoa and Nutmeg
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, kids can visit local farms, see farmyard animals, pick apples and pumpkins, take tractor wagon rides, play in hay bale mazes, eat fruit pies with locally made ice cream, and more.
Read more…Celebrate Mardi Gras and Carnival
New Orleans Mardi Gras is famous for colorful parades, but there’s also world-wide Carnival celebrations, such as the yearly samba festival in Rio de Janeiro and costumed party-goers in Venice. Celebrate at home – cook a King Cake, listen to Brazilian samba music, make Venetian Carnival masks.
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