First Look As The Disney Wish Sets Sail
By Kyle McCarthy, The Family Travel Forum The Disney Wish set sail July 14, 2022, propelled by wishes from godmother Make-A- Wish Foundation and the dreams of thousands of Disney cast members. She is the first in a series of three new Disney Cruise Line ships to join...
Engaging Kids with Art in Denver
By Eileen Ogintz If you could jump into an artwork and walk around in it, what would you choose? Good question…for adults as well as kids. Also a good way to engage kids when visiting an art museum, suggests Lindsay Genshaft, the senior manager of family and community...
The Curious Theatre in Denver
By Andy Yemma Live performances are springing back to life after two years of the Pandemic, and in Denver it’s great to have this “gutsy” little theater just down the street from where we live. The Curious Theatre inhabits an historic old church...
How road trippers can cope with high gas prices
By Eileen Ogintz We’re all hurting as gas prices rise over $4 a gallon — $5 in some parts of the country. That may make us change our vacation plans, but they won’t keep us home AAA and other surveys of travelers suggest. (Check out gas prices where you...
Inventors highlight Outdoor Retailer Show
By Eileen Ogintz Sometimes, frustration is the best mother of invention. Just ask Roberta Hummel, Kevin Bourke, Jacquelin Prehogan, or Stephen Muscarella. They were among those showcasing new products at Outdoor Retailer Snow Show at the Colorado Convention Center in...
Get Outdoors: It’s the Safest Place to Vacation
The Covid-19 experts say we’re safest outdoors and can even take off our masks in most settings. So, you’re thinking, where can you take the kids safely for a winter or spring break that won’t bust the budget? There are many options. But keep in mind that so-called...
What’s your go-to holiday tradition?
By Eileen Ogintz When I was a kid, growing up in the New York City suburbs, it was a trip to see the tree at Rockefeller Center and the window displays at the big Fifth Avenue stores. If we were lucky, we scored a hot pretzel from one of the street vendors. Nearly...
Memories from our first Pandemic cruise
By Eileen Ogintz Kim and Dave Archbold opted for room service the last night of the “Treasures of the Greek Isles” Windstar Cruise. But they weren’t in their cabin, nor were they alone. Aboard the Wind Star sailing yacht, room service is available everywhere. The...
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...
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- Barbados Food and Rum Festival Oct 27-30 September 23, 2022With a focus on nurturing culinary talent on the island, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival returns under the theme ‘Feed the Future’. The post Barbados Food and Rum Festival Oct 27-30 appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Halloween’s coming. Get your costumes ready — now! September 22, 2022There are over 1,200 haunted attractions in the country with some 300 amusement parks and fun centers offering Halloween events The post Halloween’s coming. Get your costumes ready — now! appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Curtain Up Broadway Sept 30-Oct 2 September 22, 2022Playbill, The Broadway League, the Times Square Alliance, and Prudential Financial announce Curtain Up Broadway Festival The post Curtain Up Broadway Sept 30-Oct 2 appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Turtles and more on Hawaii’s North Shore September 21, 2022They were oblivious to the paparazzi, splashing and sunning on the rocks as adults and kids alike gathered around snapping photos. The post Turtles and more on Hawaii’s North Shore appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple September 21, 2022I was so happy when we arrived at the Kimpton Muse Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where they are VERY doggy friendly! The post Ollie the Collie Takes the Big Apple appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Paradise Helicopters Partners with Expert Guides September 21, 2022Paradise Helicopters, a locally owned Hawaii helicopter company, has launched two charter experiences featuring local expert guides. The post Paradise Helicopters Partners with Expert Guides appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- The most accessible National Parks September 20, 2022While national parks are a common bucket list item, but many of those looking to check off those boxes want more accessible adventures. The post The most accessible National Parks appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Menu September 19, 2022Universal Orlando Resort cooks menu this fall features more than 75 items inspired by Halloween Horror Nights 2022. The post Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Menu appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Short Routes Making Bike Travel More Accessible September 18, 2022The Adventure Cycling Association is broadening its offerings and making them more accessible to all, releasing 12 new Short Routes The post Short Routes Making Bike Travel More Accessible appeared first on Taking The Kids.user
- Hiking program expanded for 18-40 year-old leaders September 17, 2022The American Hiking Society is expanding the impact of its NextGen Trail Leaders program, launched in 2018. The post Hiking program expanded for 18-40 year-old leaders appeared first on Taking The Kids.user