17+ things for your next road trip
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency There’s always one thing – one desperately needed thing – I’ve forgotten. A first-aid kit for the time one of my kids fell into a cactus while hiking, a rain jacket in a downpour, miles from the trailhead, cleaning supplies on...
Heading (safely) to a fall festival
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Let’s party! Safely, of course. Outdoors and masked up, especially if you’ve got not-yet-vaccinated kids with you. The good news — and we all certainly could use some — is that fall festivals are back celebrating everything from...
Windstar Day One – Cruising through a pandemic in Greece
By Eileen Ogintz ABOARD THE WIND STAR, Aegean Sea — Jeannie Argatoff isn’t concerned about cruising through a pandemic. “I’m not worried,” the grandmother from British Columbia declared. Not only is she vaccinated, but she has had a bout with COVID-19—after a...
Are you ready to cruise again?
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Ready to get back on a cruise ship? “We see an incredible demand from our Cruise Critic readers and great interest in returning to sea. Cruise lines have been reporting the same, reports Colleen McDonald, editor-in-chief of...
Returning to the (not always friendly) skies
By Eileen Ogintz Tribune Content Agency Long lines, delayed flights, unpleasant interactions, required COVID-19 tests and masks. Air travel, unless you were fortunate to fly first class, hasn’t been fun for a long time, but as we return to the skies it seems worse....
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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