Fremont Statue Honors J.P. Patches & Gertrude
... I.M. Rags, and Gertrude.
If you grew up in Seattle during the 60’s you wanted to be a Patches Pal. Parents appreciated J.P. for encouraging kids to be a member of the Clean Plate Club, to practice good manners and to read. They also appreciated some of his sly double entendres, with humor on both an adult and child level. kids who were really lucky got to visit J.P. at the City Dump, a first television for many, or were wished a happy birthday as he looked out at you through his ICU2TV,...
August 22nd, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Art, family, featuredarticle, Fremont, kids
Family Fun in Gloucester, Massachusetts
... nearby Georges Bank for cod, halibut, haddock, flounder and lobster. We enjoyed walking along the inner harbor and watching the port in action. My kids were especially interested in finding Rose’s Wharf, the actual former location of the Andrea Gail which was lost at sea during the “Perfect Storm” of 1991 and walking by the Crow’s Nest Pub (334 Main St., Gloucester) (Map) which was also featured in the movie. It has been estimated that as many as 10,000 Gloucester fisherman...
August 21st, 2010 | Maria Olia | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, beach, family, kids, museum, top-feature
Learn About Sea Life on BC Ferries
... below the waves on the BC Coast.
The 2010 Coastal Naturalist program runs until Labour Day, September 6. It’s a great way to entertain the kids while on board and you’ll learn a lot about sea life yourself. The Naturalist will answer your questions, give an interesting talk about undersea life, as well as hands-on demonstrations where children can participate. The program is presented 40 minutes into the journey up on the 6th deck level. Listen for the announcement when you’re...
August 18th, 2010 | thevancouverguide | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: education, family, featuredarticle, kids
23 Family Activities for the Remaining Seattle Summer
The countdown to the end of summer has begun, with parents and kids alike eying the calendar for the start of school. There’s lots of things to be done, but there’s also lots of time to enjoy those waning days of summer. Here are 23 suggestions of things to do, one for each remaining day through Labor Day, offering a variety of family friendly Seattle activities to help you end the summer with a bang!
Visit Woodland Park Zoo (map). This is one of my all-time favorite things to do in Seattle...
August 14th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Events, family activities, kids, museum, outdoors, parks, summer, top-feature
Kids Will be Kids at Seattle Waterfront Arcade
... since the weather can take a turn with little notice, it’s good to have a few back up plans just in case. Especially if you’re traveling with kids who need a little space to let off steam. If the kids have been troopers shuffling through the Seattle’s cultural and educational spots, give them a chance to just be kids at the Seattle Waterfront Arcade on Pier 57.
Everyone can be a kid, in fact, with the variety of games and attractions. Sure it’s silly, but some of those games take...
July 24th, 2010 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: arcade, family, kids, waterfront
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
... builders of all ages create fantastic creations of buildings, trains, robots, airplanes, complete towns and even monsters which are sure to delight kids of all ages.
This year, in a new space at the larger Dulles Expo Center, the larger space is sure to hold the estimated seven to ten thousand people that typically attend the annual DC expo.
Stop by the BrickFilms theater and watch the numerous stop-motion or digitally created films using Legos as the stars. Then let the kids play with thousands...
July 19th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, Events, family, featuredarticle, kids
Winter Break Rocks in Buenos Aires
... an array of activities. Besides the important cultural and entertainment offer for everyone, there is a wide range of shows specially custom for kids and parents. The agenda (in spanish) contains more than one hundred options turning the entire city into a huge playground, starting this coming Friday the 16th.
Buenos Aires offers plenty of open spaces where everyone can enjoy a picnic, play fútbol or ride a bike. The most common place to visit is the beautiful Bosques de Palermo (map), with lots...
July 15th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: arts, family, festival, holiday, kids, top-feature, winter
Disney’s Mediterranean Cruise
Disney Cruise Line is setting sail for the Mediterranean this summer as Disney Magic will depart from Barcelona (map) on select cruises in August and September. In addition to popular ports in Italy, France and Spain, the ship will visit ports of Tunis (map), in Northern Africa, Malta (map) and Corsica (map).
One of the port destinations, Naples, Italy (map).
Disney Magic in the bay at Villefranche (map).
Welcome to Tunis, Tunisia!
The colors of blue and white dominate the cityscape of Sidi...
July 10th, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, family, featuredphoto, kids
Curious George Swings into Washington DC
kids favorite mischievous monkey, Curious George, is swinging into town. Curious George® Live, a new live musical stage production will be presented with 5 performances at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, Virginia.
The Curious George story stated with the first book in 1940 created by authors and illustrators H. A. and Margret Rey.
Their first book, based on their drawings was titled Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys. One of the characters, an adorable monkey named Curious George became the star and...
July 7th, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: book, family, featuredarticle, kids, theater
The Greatest Show On Earth!
... an opportunity to meet the performers and get autographs. Houston is also fortunate to be able to offer a special Animal Open House tour, where kids and families can visit with the animals who star in the show and meet the wonderful folks who care for them behind-the-scenes. Open house begins 90 minutes prior to show time and ends 30 minutes before show time, so animal lovers should show up early!
What: The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ Zing Zang Zoom Tour
Where: Reliant...
July 7th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: circus, family, featuredarticle, kids
4th of July for the Kids
Break out the Red, White and Blue as it is once again time to celebrate every one’s favorite all-American holiday, the Fourth of July. One of my favorite places to celebrate is Conner Prairie an interactive History Center, affiliated with the Smithsonian Institute and located in Fishers, Indiana (map).
For fun and games, the 1800′s way, may I suggest you attend the Glorious Fourth
On your mark! Get Set! Hop to it!
Decorating everything with Red, White and Blue, the colors of the...
July 1st, 2010 | Jenni Ingersoll | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: 4th of July, featuredphoto, Holiday events, kids
Top 4 Petting Farms
With summer approaching, petting farms are perfect places to entertain the kids. A day spent at a petting farm is fun, educational and also inexpensive. There is no entry fee, but donations on your way out are always welcome.
Amsterdam’s petting farms are dotted all over the city. Many farms offer special activities in the summer months; arts and crafts, cheese making, helping to care for the animals or simply mucking in.
Baby animals have a draw and charm like nothing else. The kids are thrilled...
June 29th, 2010 | Marianne Crone | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: kids, petting farm
Meet the Flintstones
Introduce your kids to a bona fide Hanna-Barbera cartoon, the Flintstones in Bedrock City, a small theme park located south of the Grand Canyon.
Built in 1972, as a combination kitschy tourist stop and campground, Bedrock City offers kiddie rides, a dinosaur slide and go-kart track. Have a cup of 5 cent coffee at Fred’s Diner and a Bronto Burger for $2.95.
Described by some as so bad, that it’s good. Bedrock City stands out on a flat, windswept, rocky plateau that time has not been kind to,...
June 17th, 2010 | Heather Wright Schlichting | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Attractions, camping, 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
Beach Fun & Safety With Kids
Whether it’s a summer weekend or a vacation down South, the beach is a great place to be. As with any outing with kids, you can’t sacrifice safety for fun – so here’s a few tips to ensure your family time at the beach creates only great memories.
The only lobsters you want to see are the ones on your plate, so make sure you set up shop in the shade or under an umbrella. Sunscreen is essential for everyone over 6 months, and hats are key for protecting eyes and saving scalps. For those...
June 8th, 2010 | Corinne McDermott | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: beach, featuredarticle, kids, safety
Bay Area Museums For Kids
San Francisco is not just a town of high culture museums – although we have plenty of those. It’s also a place where kids can find their creative side. Here are just a few places in the Bay Area that offers families a playground for creative thinking and exploration.
Bay Area Discovery Museum (map)
The Bay Area Discovery Museum is a one-of-a-kind indoor/outdoor children’s museum located next to the Golden Gate Bridge in Sausalito, offering hands-on art and science exhibitions, cultural...
June 8th, 2010 | kleland | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: family, featuredarticle, kids, museum
Fun For Kids at The Wiggly Play Centre
... taking the tiny tots is The Wiggles themed Wiggly Play Centre; littlies will love it and so will their parents as the adults can relax while their kids run wild.
There’s plenty for the kids to do, like driving their own big red cars, exploring the multi-level adventure playground, 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...
June 2nd, 2010 | Lauren Katulka | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: children, featuredarticle, kids
LEGOLAND Water Park Now Open
... 20 LEGO models including giant LEGO friends who splash or spray water on guests
A splash tower that will pour hundreds of gallons of water over kids standing beneath
A DUPLO® zoo themed water play area for toddlers
Two sandy beach wading areas
Cabanas for families to rest and relax in
Retail shops and snack carts
Tickets: $67 (ages 13-59); $57 (age 60 and over; and 3 to 12). Aquarium-only tickets are $12 to $19. Water Park tickets are $10 more than the general admission price. Parking...
June 1st, 2010 | Pam Nagata | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: Attractions, family, featuredarticle, kids
Wings and Wheels: May 29-30
... Take a plane ride over Toronto ($40), a helicopter ride ($65) or ride in a Harvard trainer from World War II (approx $200).
There is fun for kids too in the kids Zone: face painting, colouring, interactive workshops and free inflatables.
So “Get Your Motors Running” this weekend at Wings & Wheels!
Downsview Park (map)
Saturday, May 29 (10:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Sunday, May 30 (10:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Admission: Adults $15, Students/Seniors/Military $10, Children (10 and under)...
May 27th, 2010 | Jane Apor | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: airplanes, cars, kids, museum
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