Seeing Stanley Park by Horse-Drawn Wagon
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We board the 20-passenger wagon for our Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tour. Our driver/tour guide Kim gives her team a big smacking ‘kiss’ and says “Okay, boys! Let’s go!” and we set off on one of the most fun rides around Stanley Park I’ve ever been on, much more fun than we’d expected!
I’m a regular visitor to Stanley Park and know much of the Park’s history, but this tour by horse-drawn wagon will provide much more detailed information than...
August 25th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, history, History & Information, horse-drawn wagon, Outdoors & Recreation, park, parks, tour, Tours
Lisboa Mágica – 2009 Street Magic World Festival
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Today is the fist day of this festival that has been gathering curious crowds since 2006. For five days, until the 30th of August, magicians from all over the world will surprise passers by in various streets corners of downtown Lisbon, at Baixa.
This is guaranteed street entertainment with little white rabbits coming out of black hats and the traditional cards tricks, up to the most up-to-date illusions.
Around 170 shows will be held on streets. Baixa district will be the privilege area for the...
August 25th, 2009 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, festival, illusion, magic, News, Outdoors & Recreation, The Arts, trick, world festival
Cajun Cook-off in Phoenix Looking for Amateur Chefs
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The Fourth Annual Great Cajun Cook-Off & Food Fest is an annual fundraiser for the Cajun Cactus Foundation. If you have a great jambalaya or gumbo recipe, they are looking for you to participate in their event in November.
The deadline for entries is September 1. Download this entry application and start cookin! They are also looking for Food Fest vendors. If you have any questions, please contact Tandy Vincent at 602-885-0108 or t2vincent@hotmail.com.
Visit this site for more details.
Sounds...
August 24th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcement, Arizona, cajun, contest, contests, cook off, cooking, Events, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, gumbo, Habitat for Humanity, jambalaya, New Life Center, New Orleans, Phoenix, St. Mary's Food Bank
Bairro Alto district – old Lisbon bairro with superb cultural and nightscene
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One of the oldest districts in Lisbon, Bairro Alto is also one of the nicest. What once was an area of visible prostitution and some danger has turned into one of the major zones for night entertaining and day (and night) shopping.
Since the 1990´s all the area went through major changes, bringing a new life to Bairro Alto. Today exquisite restaurants, design stores, clubs and some of the nicest hotels and hostels are placed in the heart of this district. Fado singing clubs animate the evening...
August 24th, 2009 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Attractions, bairro, bairro alto, district, Family Friendly, History & Information, Hotels & Places to Stay, old, Outdoors & Recreation, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, The Arts
Cooking Classes for Kids at the Miami Metro Zoo
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Photo Credit: Clarity @ flickr
It’s never too early to get your kids into the kitchen. From weekly trips to the grocery store to stirring in chocolate chips into the cookie dough to decorating cookies to measuring certain ingredients, the love for the kitchen and anything culinary related can start early on and instill a sense of accomplishment in the early chef.
The Miami Metro Zoo will be offering a summer cooking class for kids on September 26. Kids will make their own recipe from scratch...
August 24th, 2009 | klynch | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: children, cooking-classes, Events, Family Friendly, kids, Metrozoo
Monument Monday – Joseph Henry, The Smithsonian’s First Director and Master American Scientist
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Imagine Washington, DC without the multitude of Smithsonian Museums. So much of American and global history, and science and nature and can be found in the one of the many Smithsonian Institution’s museums.
Joseph Henry (1797–1878) was considered the greatest American scientist since Ben Franklin. He was appointed as the Smithsonian Institution’s first director or “Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution,” and ran the upstart Institution from 1846 until his death in 1878 at the age of...
August 24th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, Freebies - Free or No Cost, history, museums, National Mall, Smithsonian, The Arts, Washington DC
Tailgate Season Upon Us
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Football season is upon us with the AZ Cardinals in pre season and the ASU Sun Devils starting their season next month. Their first game is against Idaho State on Saturday, September 5 at 7:00 pm. Get a jump on purchasing your tickets and dust off your George Foreman grill for tailgating.
Single game football tickets for the 2009 season will go on-sale August 27th at 9 am. Here’s the home game schedule:
Visit this site to purchase your tickets
Not to play favorites, here are the links to...
August 23rd, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Announcement, Arizona State University, Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, football, Lumberjacks, Northern Arizona University, Sports & Recreation, Sun Devils, Tempe, University of Arizona, Wildcats
Central Park Movie Tours
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On Location Movie Tours (Courtesy of On Location)
Ambling through Central Park can be one of the most rewarding pastimes during your stay in NYC. Not only do these grounds serve as the de facto backyard for many Manhattanites, the park’s trails, water ways, and public art defy conjecture and simply have to be explored more in depth. Every feature has a story and in order to better understand what you are looking at, a formal tour is your best bet. In fact, some park sections have become...
August 22nd, 2009 | Steve Mirsky | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: bandshell, bethesda terrace, boathouse cafe, breakfast at tiffany's, Central Park, dakota hotel, Family Friendly, john lennon, movie walking tours nyc, on location tours, sheep meadow, strawberry fields, Tours, when harry met sally
Retro Fun at Rose Seidler House
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There’s plenty of old-fashioned fun at Rose Seidler House tomorrow. The historic house will host its annual Fifties Fair.
There’ll be plenty of live music from old fashioned rockabilly, jump blues, lounge jazz, and swing outfits. And just so you can really enjoy the entertainment, you can take a dance workshop to learn those vintage moves!
This is a day out that really caters for the whole family. While the ladies are dancing, lads can check out the vintage car display. And the little...
August 22nd, 2009 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, Fifties Fair, retro, Rose Seidler House
Cirque du Soleil Kooza is One Brilliant and Fun Show!
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It’s been a few days since I posted and that’s because I have been busy with Denver events! Last night, my husband and I attended the premiere of Cirque du Soleil Kooza at the Pepsi Center Grounds in Denver, Colorado. I have never been to a Cirque du Soleil show (I have no idea why!), so this was something brand new for me.
When we drove up to the Pepsi Center Grounds, we were greeted with the blue and yellow tents. Here’s me in front of one portion.
As we walked down the purple...
August 21st, 2009 | thedenverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Cirque du Soleil Kooza, Events, Family Friendly, reviews
Family Travel Tip: Parks in Barcelona
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Traveling to Barcelona with kiddos? Good! There is plenty to entertain kids and parents in the Catalan capital. If you have young children who need to let off some steam consider taking them to one of the city’s many parks which are especially fit for kids.
Though these kid parks are everywhere, some of the best and most central of the bunch are located on Psg. Sant Joan and in Ciutadella Park. These little playground/parks are nice because they are fenced in keeping kids safe while parents...
August 21st, 2009 | thebarcelonaguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, children, Family Friendly, kids, parks, playgrounds, travel with children
Win Tickets to Arizona Fall Frenzy
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ARIZONA FALL FRENZY will be a three day music event (Sept. 18-20) along the Tempe Beach Waterfront featuring some of today’s hottest recording artists. Water slides, a Ferris Wheel, arts and crafts booths, a gaming center, food vendors, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and much more are available for visitors to come enjoy.
Musical acts including Rob Thomas, Jason Mraz, Social Distortion and Blink 182 will be performing throughout the weekend.
Register for your chance to win tickets to...
August 21st, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcement, Attractions, Blink 182, contest, contests, Events, Fall Out Boy, Family Friendly, ferris-wheel, Food & Beverage, Jason Mraz, music, People Watching, Rob Thomas, social-distortion, Tempe, Tempe Beach Park, tickets, water slides
Paul Revere Was Here-And Here- And Here
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... the Revere family home for many years. Museum interpreters are on hand to provide fascinating insight. The Paul Revere House is one of the more Family Friendly sites on the Freedom Trail. On Saturday afternoons from May-October, history come alive for kids the the Paul Revere House Courtyard where there are special children’s programs-historic storytellers, period musicians, and crafts demonstrations too.
Image Credit: PlanetEye
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August 21st, 2009 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Boston historical sites, Family Friendly, History & Information, kids activity, North End sites
Kidsville – Family Fun Spotlight
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Have you been to Kidsville [Map] in Poway? If not, you’re missing out! It’s the perfect place to let your children be active, explore, and make new friends – while you do the same in the “parents lounge” area. Bring your latest scrapbook project, work on your laptop, or chat with other parents over a latte. I took my kids when they were younger and we hung out for quite a while in the theater!
Kidsville contains a variety of areas to keep your child occupied for...
August 21st, 2009 | The San Diego Guide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, fun center, kidsville, Local Business, poway
Take a Tour on the Little Blue Ferries of False Creek
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... with a transfer at Granville Island. The tour around the Creek made for a pleasant and interesting day’s outing. It’s certainly Family Friendly. The kids will love those little ferries, and there’s lots to see as you cruise the False Creek. Certainly worth every dollar if you want a fun and informative sightseeing trip.
NOTE: Be sure you get the BLUE Granville Island Ferries, as the Rainbow coloured ones have different routes and prices.
PHOTOS by W. Ruth Kozak
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August 20th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, ferries, History & Information, museums, Outdoors & Recreation, parks, Restaurants & Bars, Shopping, shops, The Arts, Tours
Celebrate Salmon at the Pink Salmon Festival
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Salmon fishing is an important part of West Coast life, both commercial fishing and for sport. To celebrate the annual return of the pink salmon to B.C. Rivers and to educate the minds and palates of all BCers, a Pink Salmon Festival will be held on Sunday August 30 from 11 am to – pm at Hadden Park (next to Vanier Park), 1905 Ogden Ave by the Maritime Museum.
Not only will you get a chance to learn all about pink salmon, you’ll be able to taste some by sampling small dishes created...
August 20th, 2009 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, ecology, Events, Family Friendly, festival, fishing, Food & Beverage, salmon
Cowboy Barbecue
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If you’re a fan of barbecue like I am, mosey on down to soak up some real cowboy grub or in this case great barbecue at Bryan’s Black Mountain Barbecue in the town of Cave Creek.
Bryan Dooley, chef and owner of Bryan's Black Mountain Barbecue
Bryan Dooley, former chef at the Scottsdale Fairmont for 13 years, ventures out on his own to serve up a great menu of barbecue meats including beef brisket, chicken, spare ribs and pulled pork. The sauce is unique being that it’s not quite a sugary...
August 20th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: barbecue, Cave Creek, cowboy, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, movies, Westerns
Bocca GastroBar – gourmet tapas and quality cocktails in Lisbon
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Bocca restaurant, one of the two restaurants in Lisbon that were named for Condé Nast Traveler Hot List Tables (you can read here my review I did on Bocca a few weeks ago) just opened the first GastroBar in Lisbon.
In the restaurant refurbished basement, you can try some gourmet meals in an informal atmosphere. The menu orders were created to be shared as an invitation for groups of friends. Some of the options include sushi, national oysters, mini-pizzas, some Portuguese dishes and some of the...
August 20th, 2009 | Alexandre Kühl Oliveira | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, award, cocktail, Family Friendly, gastrobar, gourmet, lux, quality, Restaurants & Bars, style, tapas
Beat the Heat … in Sedona
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Often called “Red Rock Country” Sedona is a playground for everyone – whether you’re into history and archaeology; arts and culture; power shopping; or hiking and outdoor sports. Lucky for us Phoenicians you can take advantage of these late summer specials in a place that I’ve always thought has the most spectacular scenery in the world.
Visit Sedonas main web site for the many available deals.
HOTEL DISCOUNTS:
Radisson Poco Diablo Resort – Save 30% per night in August
877-282-5755
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August 19th, 2009 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Events, Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, Harley, History & Information, hotel discounts, Hotels & Places to Stay, jeep tours, Must-See Sights, Scenic & Short Trips, Sedona, Shopping, Sports & Recreation, Tours, walking tours, wine tasting
Time Travel to 1627-Plimoth Plantation
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Just one hour south of Boston, Massachusetts residents take great pride of place in the role of Plymouth, “America’s Home Town”, as one of the first permanent European settlements in the New World and the site of the first Thanksgiving.
Experience Plimoth Plantation (137 Warren Ave., Plymouth, 508-746-1622)(Map) a recreated 17th living history museum that celebrates both the English settler and Native American cultures. There are English thatched roof cottages, raised vegetable...
August 19th, 2009 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, Boston living history museums, Family Friendly, History & Information, Plimoth Plantation, Plymouth Plantation
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