A Farm Dogs Trip to Downtown Boston
By Ollie the Collie, Special to Taking the Kids Norwalk, CT – September 1, 2021 – When my parents told me they were taking me on a weekend getaway I was both very very excited and very very nervous. I like dis You see I don’t really like long car rides. They do me a...
Cruising is back soon: What’s your pick?
By Eileen Ogintz What’s on your bucket list? Maybe Alaska, cruising the California Coast, Mexico, Hawaii or perhaps the Caribbean? How about a cruise with vaccinated passengers, crew and many enhanced health and safety protocols? Princess, Carnival, and Holland...
JetBlue and the Terrible Day at JFK
By Matt Yemma Special to Taking the Kids June 14, 2021 The last time my fiancée and I had flown was late February 2020, right before COVID exploded into a global contagion. My fiancée and I, freshly engaged, trying to grapple with what to do with our wedding and keep...
Cruises Returning for Summer 2021
The US cruise industry is moving quickly to resume sailings with a flurry of announcements that some cruises to Alaska will resume in mid-Summer from Seattle, without any port stops in Canada. One of the first US cruises will be the Celebrity Edge, leaving...
Back in the air but pandemic rules still apply
By Eileen Ogintz The United flight was packed, including with many kids and infants—not surprising that we were headed from Denver to Orlando in late April. United, like other airlines, is adding flights as demand grows for summer travel. It was my first flight in 13...
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- RANDALL MUSEUM SAN FRANCISCO October 16, 2021The annual Family Halloween Day at the Randall Museum in San Francisco will take place on Saturday, October 30, 2021. It is a free outdoor event. The post RANDALL MUSEUM SAN FRANCISCO first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR October 15, 2021The Jack-O-Lantern spectacular is open at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island, until October 31 The post JACK-O-LANTERN SPECTACULAR first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- Eating your way through Disney World October 15, 2021Space-Ghetti, anyone? Maybe a Galactic Lobster Globe? All served up with bubbling or smoking atmospheric spirits and zero-proof cocktails The post Eating your way through Disney World first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- AUTUMN IN GOLD COUNTRY October 14, 2021Two of California's Gold Country hotels recently unveiled a roster of autumn events; They include Haunted Hotel Tours, Oktoberfest Dinner Series, and more. The post AUTUMN IN GOLD COUNTRY first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- Tasting wine and eating well in Sonoma County October 14, 2021I love Sonoma County with kids—all of the hiking, biking…the Redwood Trees…kayaking, pumpkin patches in fall, kid-friendly restaurants The post Tasting wine and eating well in Sonoma County first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- MANSFIELD HAUNTED VENUE October 13, 2021Halloween season in Mansfield, Ohio offers fights and spooky nights. This year they are implementing new health protocols to keep guests and staff safe. The post MANSFIELD HAUNTED VENUE first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- SPOOKY MINI GOLF AT FRANKLIN SQUARE October 12, 2021Spooky Mini Golf has returned to Franklin Square in Philadelphia PA. There is a free Trick-or-Treat Street, and both attractions will be open until October 31 The post SPOOKY MINI GOLF AT FRANKLIN SQUARE first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- A Fleet Week Taste of San Francisco October 11, 2021Anyone who travels knows a perfect—or near perfect—vacation day is rare. So I count us lucky on this warm, sunny blue-sky October Day in San Francisco The post A Fleet Week Taste of San Francisco first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- MURAL ARTS MONTH PHILLY October 11, 2021Mural Arts Philadelphia recently announced a slate of 25 events and several tours taking place in October 2021 The post MURAL ARTS MONTH PHILLY first appeared on Taking The Kids.user
- CRAFTY TOTS CLASS IN ST. AUGUSTINE October 10, 2021ST. Augustine FL, the nation’s oldest city, offers a rich historical backdrop. There are many things to do for all ages. The post CRAFTY TOTS CLASS IN ST. AUGUSTINE first appeared on Taking The Kids.user