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 & Eggs Day Parade Petaluma
A yearly event for in Petaluma, 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…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…Christmas in Seville: Feliz Navidad
Christmas in Seville, December to January 6, is a wonderful time to visit with kids.
City streets glow with sparkling lights, nativity scenes are on display around Seville, families enjoy seasonal ice skating rink and amusement park, shops are filled with Christmas sweets, Feast of the Immaculate Conception is celebrated with Baile de los Seises in the cathedral, highlight of the holiday season is a spectacular Three Kings parade.
Read more…New! Jardin d’Acclimatation Paris
In Paris, visit the delightful all-new Jardin d’Acclimatation leisure and amusement park for families in the Bois de Boulogne – rides, carousels, water play areas, “little farm,” birds of the world aviary, pony and camel rides, Korean Garden, and more.
Read more…Yosemite Tuolumne Meadows: Explore the High Sierra
Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite is a family favorite for generations. It is among the most spectacular scenery on earth – turquoise lakes, sparkling creeks flowing through meadows, mountain peaks rising into the sky, but is also very accessible with kids, and never as crowded as Yosemite Valley.
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