Celebrate Chinese New Years in Vancouver
Gung Hay Fat Choy! It’s the Chinese Year of the Rabbit so on February 6, hop on down to Vancouver’s Chinatown and join in the celebrations. Vancouver has one of the largest Chinese communities in North America and every year this spectacular parade attracts over 50,000 spectators.
According to the Chinese lunar calendar, the year of the Rabbit actually begins on February 3, but the parade will be held on Sunday, February 6 starting at noon at the Millennium Gate in Chinatown (map)...
January 27th, 2011 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Chinatown, family fun, holiday
Vancouver Christmas Fun for the Whole Family
... of $2 suggested) (map)
Hyack Santa Claus Parade of Lights, New Westminster, December 4 at 4 pm. Festive music, floats, coloured lights and family fun at this civic celebration.
Breakfast with Santa at Canada Place, December 18 – 19. Great fun for all ages. A buffet-style breakfast, chidren’s entertrainment and a visit with Santa Claus. Purchase tickets online. (map)
Twelve Days of Christmas at the Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Ave., December 18 – January 2, 10 am – 5 pm, Sundays...
November 24th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: christmas, family fun, winter
Hayrides and Pumpkins: Halloween Fun at the Pumpkin Patch
A great place to take your kids this time of year is out to the Pumpkin Patch at Richmond Country Farms. There’s plenty of entertainment and fun for the whole family. You’ll meet comical characters like Polly Pumpkin, Strawberry Shortcake and Korny Corn. There’s music by the farm Band and lots of other entertainers.
Perhaps you’d like to go on a hay ride on a trip past duck ponds, waterfalls, corn fields and spooky buildings. There’ll be a sing-along while you travel on the hay...
October 25th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, farm, Halloween
Woody, Buzz Lightyear & the Toy Story Gang Skate into DC
Join Woody, the pull-string cowboy along with space ranger Buzz Lightyear, the yodeling cowgirl Jessie and the rest of the Toy Story gang for an evening of fun on ice at the all new Disney On Ice presents Toy Story 3.
The Toy Story gang, including Slinky Dog, Rexx the dinosaur, Barbie and Hamm the pig all join in the adventure with Woody and Buzz that first brings the audience up to speed with fun moments from the first two Toy Story movies, then leads the gang of toys on their third adventure as...
October 11th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disney, family fun
What To Do When it’s Raining in Vancouver
It’s that time of year again when here in the Pacific Northwest you can expect many rainy days. The Vancouverites have adapted to their climate and are prepared for it. But if you’re planning a West Coast visit this Fall, be sure to pack your weather-proofs and bring an umbrella. Don’t let the weather deter you, though. You’ll see Vancouverites out running, cycling, hiking and walking in all kinds of weather — even in the rain! However, if that doesn’t...
September 29th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Art, family fun, museum, recreation
Golden Dragon Acrobats from China Visit DC
Breathtaking Chinese acrobats, the Golden Dragon Acrobats will be performing at Wolf Trap on September 18th.
Formed in 1967, the troupe has performed in 65 countries and across the US and annually performs over 200 shows, making them one of the world’s leading traditional Chinese acrobatic troupes.
The troupe of roughly 20 performers present an exciting 2-hour show that highlights acrobatic skills that blend ancient skills with modern gymnastics accompanied by a range of music, from tribal drums...
September 1st, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: circus, family fun
Bagpipes and Braun at the Virginia Scottish Games & Festival
The annual Virginia Scottish Games & Festival started in Alexandria, Virginia in 1974, but have since outgrown the space and moved to the much larger Great Meadow venue in 2007.
Join kilted clansmen and clanswomen in their traditional Highland garb from 30 different clans and step back in time at the Clan Field as they celebrate the heritage and culture of Scotland.
The games and festival includes Scottish pipe and drum bands, living history encampment with period reenactors, Highland and Country...
August 26th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: cultural events, family fun, featuredarticle, festivals
Seattle Day Trip: Mud Mountain Dam
When the sunny weather returns, and it will, pack up the car and head off on a leisurely day trip to Mud Mountain Dam near Mount Rainier. Mud Mountain Dam is situated on the White River, and was built by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control. In addition to its original and practical use, it has since become a popular recreation facility.
A viewing platform allows you a good look at the dam, along with a sweeping view of the White River Canyon. This area is home to lots of wildlife,...
July 5th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: day trip, family fun, featuredarticle, hiking, outdoor recreation, picnic
A Disney Fourth Close to Home
The cast members at Disney are going all out to make sure that guests at Walt Disney World and Disneyland will be having an amazing 4th of July. But if you plans call for you to stay a little closer to home this year, here are some suggestions on how to share a little Disney magic with family and friends.
Show a Drive-In movie in your drive-way! — Using your garage doors as a screen, grab your favorite Disney DVD, some lawn chairs and blankets to create an outdoor movie theater. Got a...
July 4th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, featuredarticle
Take Your Kids Howl-in this Summer
Wolf Haven International, a sanctuary for captive-born and injured wolves in Tenino, is bringing an environmental focus to its annual summer “Howl-in” with children’s activities that are both fun and environmentally friendly.
If you’re looking for a fun family event for the kids, take a look at some of the activities offered:
Eco-friendly arts and crafts
Wolf education activities
Mini-tours of the sanctuary
Eco-scavenger hunts
Live entertainment
Story telling
Face painting
Wolf TV
To extend...
May 12th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: family fun, featuredarticle
Building Skills & Fun at Children’s Museum of Seattle
Warning! All adults must be accompanied by a child! The Children’s Museum of Seattle encourages and celebrates the joy of discovery for visitors of all ages, but most especially for children. Located on the first level of the Center House at the Seattle Center, the museum is designed for children up to 10 years of age and their families. The exhibits are all interactive, encouraging touching, playing, and learning, and are sturdy enough to withstand some reasonably vigorous activities.
...
May 9th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: family fun, museums
Life is Peachy at the Queen Creek Peach Festival
Where can you toss peach pits, gorge yourself on peach pie and compete in a peach gunny sack race? Schnepf Farms (map), the largest organic Peach grower in the state is home to the annual Queen Creek Peach Festival in Queen Creek, Arizona. For good old fashioned fun, pick your own peaches and join in on the lip-smacking taste testings of everything peach on May 8th, 9th,15th and 16th.
The event is free to the public and if you haven’t been to Schnepf Farms you and your family will love...
April 24th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: chef demonstrations, family fun, festival, food
Bubblefest XIV
Experience a spectacular bubble show for both children and their parents at this year’s Bubblefest XIV with Guinness World Record holder Fan Yang. Fan Yang will display his mastery of “bubble art”, manipulating them to create an array of bubbles that will amaze you and your children. Because of it’s popularity in New York, this famous Bubble show has come to the West Coast and also shown much attraction as the largest event of the Discovery Science Center. Some highlights of...
April 5th, 2010 | Joannaline C. Young | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Events, family fun, featuredarticle
Rachel, the Pig who Lives at the Pike Place Market
One of the most popular “residents” of Seattle’s Pike Place Market is Rachel, a bronze pig weighing in at 550 pounds. This unofficial mascot of the Market lives at the corner of Pike Place beneath the Public Market Center sign.
Rachel first arrived at the market in 1986. She was designed by Georgia Gerber, a local artist, and was modeled after a real life prize-winning pig of the same name. She was an immediate hit with the kids who are free to climb all over her. And she’s quite...
March 27th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, family fun, featuredarticle
Future Holds More Fairy Tales, More Fantasyland
Some call it spring cleaning. In the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort it is more like spring building, and a lot of it.
Groundbreaking has taken place on a three year construction project, beginning the largest expansion ever for the Magic Kingdom theme park (map) as the size of the Fantasyland section will be greatly enhanced.
Currently the home of Cinderella and her showcase castle, when all construction is completed by 2013, guests to Fantasyland will be able to visit their favorite princess...
March 26th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, featuredarticle, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney
Have a Hopping Good Time at Bunny Bounce
Have a hopping good time at this year’s Bunny Bounce at Woodland Park Zoo. The fun-filled day of activities is planned with kids eight and under in mind, and offers egg hunts, arts and crafts, bunny encounters, and egg-citing zoo programs.
Egg hunts are scheduled based on age groups, and are on a first-come, first-served bases. Children should bring their own bag or basket for the hunt.
Toddlers (ages 3 and under) can hunt for eggs any time in the picnic shelter area. The toddler hunt is...
March 25th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, zoo
Downtown Disney Areas Offer Build It Yourself Experiences
Shopping usually isn’t high on a child’s list of fun things to do, unless that shopping somehow involves them. Downtown Disney areas of Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World have several interactive options that couldn’t involve young shoppers more.
A growing trend in the shopping experiences is the make-it, customize-it, build-it, design-it yourself option. Not only is it popular, it is a lot of fun for kids and puts them squarely in the driver’s seat of shopping.
At...
March 24th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Disneyland, Downtown-Disney, family fun, Shopping, Walt Disney World
Washington Nationals Home Opener April 5th
A three-game home stand versus the Philadelphia Phillies kicks off the Washington Nationals 2010 MLB baseball season in Washington DC on Monday, April 5th, 2010.
And while tickets for the Nats opening day may be tough to find, tickets for the next two home games on Wednesday and Thursday are still available.
Last season, the Nats had the worst record in MLB baseball with just 59 wins to 103 losses (.364), a full 34 games back at the end of the season.
The Nationals won just 41% of their home games...
March 12th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: baseball, family fun, featuredarticle, sports
Spokane’s Antique Carousel in Riverfront Park
Looff carousel in Spokane's Riverfront Park
Take a ride on the Riverfront Park Carousel, also known as the Looff Carousel and you’ll get a chance to grab a brass ring with each revolution. Well, not actually a brass ring – it’s a plastic one – but there aren’t many carousels around that boast of a 100 year history. This antique carousel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is one of the finest examples of hand-carved wooden carousels.
The carousel was built...
February 28th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, featuredarticle, parks, Spokane
Fun at the Farm
Visiting Auckland isn’t complete without making a trip to a farm or two, and best of all, staying and working in one.
Being Aotearoa’s largest city, Auckland has all the facilities and amenities of urban living, but with the surprises and adventures of farm living, as well. Farmstays offer the opportunity to experience genuine Kiwi farming first hand, with accommodation to include farm tours and animal activities.
At the Drury Farm, hosts Ross and Lyndy share their gladly share their...
February 27th, 2010 | theaucklandguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family fun, featuredarticle
Recent Top Features
-
The United Nations Headquarters in NYC
The New York City Traveler—March 1, 2011
-
5 Great Los Angeles Hikes
The Los Angeles Guide—February 28, 2011
-
A Memorable Visit to the Saguaro National Park
The Phoenix Traveler—February 28, 2011
-
Five Reasons to Get Up and Go With Go City Cards
Rest of the World—February 28, 2011
-
What’s Stonehenge Like in Person?
The London Traveler—February 27, 2011
-
Visit Haunted London
The London Traveler—February 26, 2011
-
A Trip to Limelight Marketplace in NYC
The New York City Traveler—February 25, 2011
-
Family Fun At British Columbia’s Sun Peaks Resort
The Ski & Snowboard Guide—February 25, 2011
-
Where to Eat: Venice, Florida
The Culinary Travel Guide—February 24, 2011
-
The Beatles & More in Liverpool
The London Traveler—February 23, 2011