Here Come The Wiggles
It is time to get your Wiggle on! The wildly-popular musical group for children known as The Wiggles are coming to Houston for one day only, so get your tickets now! You can buy tickets for their August 8th shows at the Verizon Wireless Theater online or by calling the box office at 713.230.1600. The Wiggly Circus show is a circus-inspired show includes all of the best elements of the circus to entertain the kids: clowns, acrobats, trapeze, and more.
Your kids will be captivated by Sam (Yellow),...
July 27th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: children, event, featuredarticle, music
San Diego International Children’s Film Festival
The 7th annual San Diego International children’s Film Festival will be taking place around San Diego County from July 25-August 15. More than 170 short films from around the world for children and teens will begin on July 25. One-hour programs combining animated, live-action and documentary short films are clustered for different age groups each day of the festival.
July 25 – Comic-Con International at the San Diego Convention Center, 10:30am to 5pm. Room 9. Screenings are free...
July 19th, 2010 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: children, festival, film, kids
Build to the Sky with Lego Building Blocks at BrickFair
... toys.
Here’s a few fun Lego facts:
Annually, close to 20 billion Lego bricks are manufactured, or about 650 pieces every second of every day.
children around the globe spend about 5 billion hours annually playing and building with Legos.
The longest Lego display was a weaving tubular display close to 5,200 feet long that used close to 3 million Lego bricks.
The company’s name comes form the Danish words leg godt meaning “play well”.
In Latin, the word lego translates to “I...
July 19th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, Events, family, featuredarticle, kids
Discover Family Games for the Seattle Summer
School’s out! And for moms and dads that can mean looking for ways to keep the kids active, engaged, and occasionally separated from the television or computer screen. Activities that encourage creativity, logic, build on developing skill sets, AND are fun can be hard to come by. That’s part of the reason why Blue Highway Games, on the top of Queen Anne, has become a popular spot for families and kids of all ages.
Are you looking for a classic board game? You’ll find all the favorites...
June 12th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, family, featuredarticle, games, kids, Shopping
Car Seats On A Plane
... kick the seat in front. Another option for babies and toddlers is the CARES harness - the only FAA-approved safety harness to be used on flights for children in their own seats. There are various other seat belt extenders and flight vests on the market, but you will not be allowed to use them during take-off and landing, and some airlines will not allow you to use them at all.
With your carry-on chock full of snacks and distractions, (hint: use a detailed carry-on packing list), and kiddo securely...
June 12th, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: baby, children, featuredarticle, flying, safety
A Family Destination: Quebéc City
... loved it. Our not-quite-3-month-old slept through most of it, but we were lucky like that. Quebécois culture is very family oriented, so your children are welcomed everywhere you are.
Vieux Quebéc – the old town – is truly like stepping back in time, or across the pond. In the shadow of the majestic Château Frontenac (map), the ancient stone buildings and winding streets invite you for a wander. You’ll get quite a workout heading back to the Upper Town, so a quick trip on the Funicular(map)...
June 10th, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, children, Quebec City
The Love Of Travel Lasts A Lifetime
Family Travel columnist Corinne McDermott & her children visit Quebec City, Canada
Every August, my mother would take me “home” to Glasgow. My earliest memories include the scent of the cool Scottish air (so different from the muggy heat of Toronto we’d left behind just 7 hours ago), spending a few minutes deciphering the accent, and feeling so disoriented driving home from the airport on the ‘wrong’ side of the road. To this day, when traveling to countries where driving is on the...
June 4th, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: baby, children, featuredarticle
Fun For Kids at The Wiggly Play Centre
... watching Wiggles movies, swimming in the ball pits, and busting out some Wiggles tunes in the karaoke room!
The Wiggles
Parents with young children can rest easy too, as a toddler area ensures they’ll stay safe away from the bigger kids.
So with everything taken care of, what will the parents do? How does relaxing with a magazine or book in the lounge area sound? Or what about chatting over a coffee in the Yummy Yummy Café?
The Wiggly Play Centre is perfect for parties or get togethers. Kids...
June 2nd, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, featuredarticle, kids
Hip and Trendy at Downtown Disney’s Tren-D
Shopping with a teen can be quite a challenge. Was it overnight that her taste and mine grew so far apart?
Getting past the mere challenge of even being seen shopping with your mother, the task often remains to find age appropriate yet stylish clothing. Thank heavens for Tren-D, a new shop located in Downtown Disney Marketplace (map).
This new Walt Disney World (map) unique boutique, Tren-D offers hip, urban merchandise in a wide range of prices. On the upper end are the designer styles...
May 22nd, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: children, Downtown-Disney, featuredarticle, kids, Shopping, Walt Disney World
Fun for Kids at the International Children’s Festival
... dance and storytellers: They’re all there under the big white tents at Vanier Park from May 17 – 24 for the Vancouver International children’s Festival. Since 1977 this has been a yearly highlight for families embodying the spirit of children around the world. A program of Canadian and International stars perform as well as all the hands-on activities such as painting and pottery classes for kids.
Take your pick from this exciting list of performances suitable for kids...
May 19th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, Family Friendly, kids, theater
Free Golf for Kids at Phoenix Courses
... The City of Phoenix, this program is designed to encourage more families to enjoy the sport of golf and in particular introduce junior golf to local children. Kids ages 17 and under will play for free this summer when accompanied by a paid adult. Golfers can enjoy “Kids Play Free” from June 1 through August 31.
This program is an extension of the Phoenix Youth Golf Program that offers affordable golf lessons year-round to young golfers. If you want to groom your child to be the next Phil Mickelson,...
May 19th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: children, deals, family, featuredarticle, golf, kids
5 Green Parks in Madrid
... Plaza de Murillo 2, 28014 Madrid
Location: Botanical Gardens
Entrance fee: 2 euros (discounts for students, free entry for retirees and children)
Opening hours: Every day from 10am to 6pm (November – February), 7pm (March), 8pm (April & September) or 9pm (May-August)
By metro: From Atocha metro station, walk towards the Paseo del Prado.
4. Campo del Moro & the Sabatini Gardens
As the royals gardens of the Palacio Real, the Campo del Moro and Sabatini Gardens were designed by Francesco...
May 16th, 2010 | Nellie Huang | Read More | Comments: 3Filed under: children, family, kids, Outdoors & Recreation, park, top-feature
5 Things to Do With Your Kids When It’s Raining in Orange County
... Discovery Science Center. Inside is just as marvelous – besides the exhibits, the science center features several permanent displays where children can explore Perception, Dynamic Earth, Quake Zone, Techno Arts, Air & Space, Discovery Stadium and KidStation (for age 5 years and under).
The current exhibit is Secrets of Circles, exploring everything that has to do with circles compasses, kaleidoscope, things that roll, spheres, and more!
Admission is $12.95 for adults, and $9.95 for...
January 22nd, 2010 | Abbie Mood | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: children, featuredarticle, kids, rainy day
Sydney Photo Friday: Swinging in Cronulla
Most often I use my weekly photo entry to showcase one of the city’s sites, an attraction or landscape that reminds us just how beautiful Sydney is. This week’s photo reminds us of beauty too, but in a different way. Because really, there’s nothing more beautiful than a happy child. Perhaps I’m getting clucky in my old age, but this shot of a child swinging in a park near Cronulla Beach completely melts my heart. Just try not to smile as you look at her carefree face, grinning...
January 22nd, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, photo, playground
Fun for Families at Sydney’s Chinese New Year Celebrations
... Park from February 12 to 14. There’ll be local and international performers, film screenings, more than 50 market stalls, and a special program of children’s activities. See it from 4 pm to 10 pm on Friday and 11 am to 10 pm on weekends for free.
Macleay Museum at the University of Sydney will host a special afternoon of interactive activities on February 14. There’ll be children’s stories read in both Mandarin and English, and kids can create their own tiger to take home. Join in the free...
January 12th, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, chinese-new-year, Family Friendly, Year of the Tiger
Surry Hills’ Ward Park Becomes an Adventure Playground
... for kids looking for a place to cycle or ride their skate boards. The park also puts sun safety first, with plenty of naturally shaded areas for children to play and parents to sit.
To celebrate the launch, Ward Park will host Surry Hills’ annual Out Village Christmas Party from 6:30 pm on Sunday. The family entertainment includes the National Junk Band, the Latin dance music of Tijuana Cartel, and Christmas carols led by Sorelle and Santa.
How wonderful that in this urban jungle, young Sydneysiders...
December 2nd, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, christmas, concert, music, park, playground
San Diego Botanic Garden – Encinitas
... habitat types: desert collections, Mediterranean collections and subtropical/tropical collections. Demonstration gardens including the Hamilton children’s Garden, which opened in the Summer of 2009, encourage conservation education, focusing on horticultural themes and traditional uses of plants. San Diego Botanic Garden is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission prices are as follows: Adults, $12; seniors, active military, students $8; children ages 3-12, $6; and children age 2 and under are...
October 21st, 2009 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Botanic garden, botanical garden, botanical gardens, children, Children's Garden, Encinitas, fall, gardens, green, how to, information, nature, North County Coastal, plants, San Diego, san diego county
SEA LIFE Aquarium Hosts SpongeBob Squarepants Celebration
... onsite will include an Aquarium-wide scavenger hunt, fun facts and “Best of SpongeBob” episode screenings in the Theater. While supplies last, children who participate in the scavenger hunt will receive a free keepsake poster.
On Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month, special craft activities will take place in the Southern California Tide Pool from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
“We are excited to be hosting a SpongeBob Square Pants Celebration at the Aquarium– it will be so fun to show kids...
October 15th, 2009 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: California, children, planeteye, San Diego
The 21st Annual Talk Story Festival
Sunday kicked off children and Youth Month with a full day of festivities on the Honolulu Hale grounds. This month there is even more family-friendly fun to honor the island’s keiki starting this Friday. This week I will be providing information on the best kid-friendly events happening around the islands. Don’t miss the fun!
Friday-Sunday, October 9-11: The 21st Annual Talk Story Festival – The City and County of Honolulu Parks Department presents a special local festival...
October 6th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: ala moana, children, Family Friendly, honolulu, kids, talk story
Today is Children and Youth Day!
It’s time to unplug and tune into real life at the 16th annual children & Youth Day! Today, the grounds of the State Capitol, Department of Health, Frank F. Fasi Civic Center, Hawaii State Library, Iolani Palace, Kalanimoku Building, Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, Washington Place and Punchbowl Street will be shut down and turned into the biggest playground you’ve ever seen.
Believe it or not, a law was established in 1994 to celebrate and honor keiki through the festivities surrounding...
October 4th, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, children and youth day, Events, Hawaii, honolulu, youth
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