Fifty years ago, on July 20, 1969, the United States landed a spacecraft on the moon. This summer, visit museums to see rockets, lunar capsules, modules and rovers, and read books about space exploration and incredible adventure of going to the moon.
Read more…Butter & Egg Days Parade Petaluma
A yearly event for over 35 years in Petaluma, the theme of Butter & Egg Days Parade is cows and chickens. Little girls are dressed as fluffy yellow chicks, people wear striped bee or black and white cow costumes, parade participants include local junior high and high school kids, businesses such as dairy products, egg farmers, plus old fashioned trucks and classic cars.
Read more…John Muir and our National Parks
Our visit to John Muir’s house and a hike on Mt. Wanda, where he took his daughters for nature walks, plus tips for visiting John Muir National Historic Site (east of San Francisco), children’s books to read about Muir and the national parks, andneed for conservation.
Read more…Alcatraz Island: Tips for visiting The Rock with kids
It’s a short but scenic boat ride from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island, site of a famous prison, now a national park. Find out about the long history of the island, tips for visiting Alcatraz with kids, and children’s books to read.
Read more…Books about Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is coming up – here’s our list of favorite books about this festival, and video of Chinese New Year in San Francisco.
Read more…London: Christmas is calling
London goes all out at the holiday season – the city sparkles with millions of lights, kids will enjoy endless Christmas sweets, go ice skating in sites around London, in Hyde Park, Winter Wonderland carnival has rides for toddlers to teens, live music and shows. Here’s our favorite fun things to see and do in London during the Christmas season, plus travel tips.
Winter Wonderland carnival in Hyde Park has rides for toddlers to teens, shows and a large Christmas market.
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