The Houston Polo Club
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The game of polo is about 2000 years old, and The Houston Polo Club has been playing it for the last 82 (that’s “since 1928″). According to their website, the club has been home to the prestigious United States Polo Association’s Silver Cup since 1998 – the oldest polo prize in the country. Taking in a match is fun and affordable, with just a dash of luxury and high-society thrown in.
The club’s spring season is going on now, and they have a full lineup...
April 30th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, featuredarticle, horseback riding, polo
Boston on a Budget:Boston CityPASS
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Looking for a cost-effective way to see Boston’s top picks, not-to-be missed ? A CityPASS is a booklet of tickets that provides admission to five of Boston’s top attractions for one low price, including The New England Aquarium , the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Museum of Science, the Skywalk Observatory at the Prudential Center and either the Harvard Museum of Natural History or the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
The CityPASS costs just $46 for adults, and...
April 29th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Attractions, Family Friendly, Travel Tips - General Information
Playland Celebrates 100 Years of Midway Fun!
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When I was a teenager, during the summer months the most poplar place for my friends and I to hang out was the amusement park at Renfrew and Hastings Street. Back then it was known as “Happy Land” until a big wooden rollercoast was built in 1958 and the park became known as “Playland”. The amusement park had been operating since 1910 when the east end of Vancouver was little more than wilderness with a campsite nearby so that folks could make the trip and spend the weekend.
I...
April 29th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, featuredarticle
Boston Mother’s Day Events
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Clueless Dad about Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day brunch is pretty much de rigeur. Flowers are nice too. And extra props to Dads and kids who plan a Mother’s Day family outing. Here are three Boston Mother’s Day events guaranteed to make her day.
Kiki and Kimani are one of several Mother/child pairs at the Franklin Park Zoo (One Franklin Park Rd., Boston, 617-541-LION, $14 adults, $8 ages 2-12, free under age 2)(Map). Moms receive free admission on Mother’s Day too!
New...
April 28th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle
15 Mother’s Day Ideas: Houston
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It’s almost Mother’s Day and if you have yet to plan anything special for your mother…you’re in trouble! I am here to give you a hand; here are fifteen things to do with (or for) your mommy in Houston on May 9.
Shopping
The Galleria (map)
The biggest mall in Houston, the Galleria has everything from Dillard’s to Macy’s to Neiman’s, not to mention high-end shopping like Fendi, Versace, and Tiffany’s. If you are visiting our fair city you can stay...
April 27th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Luxury Spas, mothers day
Mother’s Day Brunch With The Kiddos
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Leave household responsibilities behind. For Moms who may have gone too long between dining experiences that involve only chicken nuggets and pizza, Mother’s Day Brunch is a great excuse to dress up and spend quality time in Boston with the family.
Pricey but near great is the Mother’s Day brunch offered at Henrietta’s Table at the Charles Hotel (1 Bennett St., 617-661-5005)(Map) . Henrietta’s Table is totally haute-crunchy and organic. Highlights include a raw bar, carved...
April 26th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, Food & Beverage, holidays, Restaurants & Bars
On a Lovely Saturday Afternoon
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Every Saturday starting on May 22nd, bring the entire family out for a free afternoon of family-themed fun in Centennial Olympic Park (map). The recurring event is called Centennial Olympic Park’s Fourth Saturday Family Fun Day, and includes tons of interactive activities that will entertain you all, as well as educate your little ones (shhh don’t tell your kids).
Each Saturday will have a different theme:
• May 22nd: Flights & Kites
• June 26th: Great Outdoors
• ...
April 24th, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly
Music, Fun and Fashion at Whistler BC
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There’s a lot more to do at Whistler (map)this week besides skiing and snowboarding. The Telus 2010 World Ski & Snowboard Festival takes place from this weekend until Sunday April 25. There’ll be music, slope-side competitions, art and fashion shows and lots of parties for the next 10 days.
This is the 15th year for this festival, the longest running free outdoor concert series in North America. e be more than 40 bands playing the Outdoor Concert Series and the Kokanee...
April 24th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Events, Family Friendly, Outdoors & Recreation
Family Adventure Package to Stone Mountain Park
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Planning a trip to the exciting city of Atlanta this summer with your family? If adventure is what you are looking for then there are some great summer packages that you should be aware of. Georgia’s number one attraction, Stone Mountain Park (map), is located just fifteen minutes from downtown and is the best place to be with tons of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
With two Marriot hotels located within the park, all you have to do is show up and the rest of your vacation will be taken...
April 23rd, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, Hotels & Places to Stay, Outdoors & Recreation
Grand Opening: Canopy Tours in Urban Atlanta
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Explore the Atlanta Botanical Garden to experience the best urban forest and garden the city has to offer. The garden has over 30 acres of gardens and woodlands, including one of the world’s largest permanent orchid displays.
Coming May 1st is the long anticipated Canopy Walk that allows you to walk 40 feet up in the air getting an incredible bird’s eye view of the forest below. A unique reverse suspension bridge extending 600 feet from the gardens up to the branches of the trees allows you to...
April 22nd, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: botanical gardens, Family Friendly, featuredarticle
Earth Day 2010: Dallas – Fort Worth Celebrations
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Earthday turns 40 this year, and there are festivals galore in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
100 mpg is a personal best for our hybrid vehicle
EarthFest 2010
This Dallas street fair celebrates Earthday with live music and performers on two stages. Food booths, balloon creations, and face painting add to the family-friendly fun. EarthFest also features more than 70 exhibits, with experts offering demonstrations of environmental products, such as solar devices and electric vehicles.
Don’t...
April 22nd, 2010 | Tui Cameron | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: earth day, Family Friendly
Celebrate the 40th Annual Earth Day in Vancouver
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What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day on April 22? There are several celebrations being held around the Lower Mainland with everything from taking A Walk on the Wild Side out in Mission (Friday 9am – 5 pm) which includes a tree-planting expedition (a fundraiser for at-risk youth) to special events around town and in the suburbs.
Scrap Art Music, a show guaranteed to energize your passion for creative solutions, presents a concert at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, 2750 Granville...
April 20th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Announcements, ecology, Events, Family Friendly
Celebrate Latin Culture at Feria Latina 2010
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Feria Latina is an annual celebration of Latin American diversity and culture at a historic venue in Atlanta. Since 2003, this festival has become one of the most anticipated family events, becoming larger and lager every year in the Southest Area of Georgia. Every year, thousands of people from the state of Georgia come to Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta to experience performances from some of the best Latin artists, experience Latin arts and crafts, giveaways, exhibitions, international foods,...
April 19th, 2010 | Katrina Verweel | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Arts and Entertainment, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, festival
Cycling Around Vancouver
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I have to admit I’m not as an a ardent cyclist as I used to be, but I still enjoy the occasional spin around the Sea-wall or along False Creek and Coal Harbour. There are lots of safe cycling paths in Vancouver, if you aren’t (like me) inclined to enjoy riding in traffic.
During the 2010 Olympics people were asked to consider taking their bikes, walking or using public transit instead of bringing their cars into the city. The suggestion was well received, and many people discovered the...
April 18th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: cycling, Family Friendly, Outdoors & Recreation, top-feature
How are you Celebrating Earth Day, April 24?
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What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day on April 24? Last year, on Earth Day, I paid a visit to the Capilano Suspension Bridge. It had been some time since my previous visit so I looked forward to my day of adventure in this beautiful canyon park.
There’s a lot to see and do in the Capilano Suspension Bridge area — not just the thrill of walking over the swaying bridge high over the white water of the Capilano River below. There are nature trails and Native carvings and many things to...
April 17th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: ecology, Events, Family Friendly, featuredarticle, Outdoors & Recreation
Art In Bloom at the MFA, Boston: A Celebration of Art and Flowers
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Spring blossoms at The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’s 3-day annual “Art in Bloom” festival. Now in its 34th year, Art in Bloom will take place Saturday, April 24- Monday April 26. This wonderful spring event highlights the creativity of 50 New England garden clubs and some very talented floral designers,whose work with fresh flowers will be on view paired next to the masterpieces that inspired them. Throughout the galleries, 50 works of art will be showcased for the event including...
April 16th, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, featuredarticle, museums, The Arts
Celebrate Spring at Nikkei Museum and Heritage Centre
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The National Nikkei Museum and Heritage centre, located at the corner of Kingsway and Sperling in Burnaby B.C. (map) is a multi-use facility that promotes a better understanding and appreciation of Japanese Canadian culture and heritage.
On Saturday, April 24, noon until 3 pm the Centre celebrates Spring in the beautiful Japanese Canadian garden. The FREE event will feature Japanese taiko and dance performances, make your own haiku and crafts (origami, sumie ink painting, paper cherry blossom,...
April 14th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, culture, Family Friendly
Friday Night – Skating Night
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Grab your skates, don flowery clothes, bring a smile and join Friday Night Springtime Skate. Anyone can join as long as they are experienced skaters who can brake in expected and unexpected circumstances. Besides, they will have to keep up with the group’s speed. If not, the advice is practise and join the tour next month. Wrist, elbow and knee protection as well as a helmet are not fashion gear but essential items as the twenty-kilometre tour runs across challenging roads and obstacles.
Friday...
April 14th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Family Friendly, Outdoors & Recreation, things to do in amsterdam
Seeing Historic Gastown Through a Camera’s Lens
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Gastown Wall Mural
My friend invited me to join her and a meet-up group of photographers in Gastown. This popular, historic part of town in the heart of the Downtown East Side, is where the city of Vancouver had its beginnings. I’ve been there many times and written about it before, but this day I was going to see Gastown differently: through a camera’s lens. I didn’t have an expensive Nikon or camera gear like most of the participants in this photo shoot. But my humble little Sony...
April 13th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 6Filed under: Attractions, Family Friendly, neighborhoods, top-feature
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Fair
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Take a trip back to the Middle Ages with colorfully embroidered costumes and knight-ridden horses in the Original Renaissance Pleasure Fair. There is something for everyone, so visitors of all ages are encouraged to attend. Like the years before, the Faire will bring plenty of food, artisan products, games, rides, and entertainment-all with a medieval flair.
FOOD
A variety of food will be available from the small dessert shop of Lady Rowley Sweets to the sit-down gourmet food of New Forest. Also,...
April 8th, 2010 | Joannaline C. Young | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Events, Family Friendly
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