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    In Scottsdale AZ, an Airbnb that exceeded expectations

    ByEileen Ogintz September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

    We moved to a terrific Airbnb managed by the husband and wife team whose company White Grape Homes manages some 15 vacation rentals in Scottsdale AZ

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    Telluride Autumn Classic for car enthusiasts Sept 25-27

    ByEileen Ogintz September 8, 2025August 27, 2025

    The annual 3-day festival amid Southwestern Colorado’s San Juan mountains brings together car enthusiasts of all makes and models

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    Rosewood Courchevel Le Jardin Alpin hotel to open in French Alps

    ByEileen Ogintz September 7, 2025August 27, 2025

    Located in a prime spot in Courchevel 1850, one of the world’s most sought-after ski destinations

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    Sunset Pier Walks back at Birch Aquarium San Diego

    ByEileen Ogintz September 6, 2025August 27, 2025

    This 90-minute guided adventure offers rare access to the Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier — typically closed to the public — and features hands-on science activities

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    Free kids admission Kennedy Space Center in September

    ByEileen Ogintz September 5, 2025September 3, 2025

    Throughout September, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers FREE, one-day admission to kids ages 3 – 11 as part of “Future Voyagers Month.”

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    The world is scary enough.  Here’s a fun fall Pumpkin Patch train ride

    ByAndy Yemma September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

    Join in the fun and ride behind a century-old steam engine full of games, pumpkins, beautiful scenery, vintage trains, and more! 

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    Take the family out to a fall festival near you

    ByEileen Ogintz September 4, 2025December 5, 2025

    The good news is you can find a fall festival guaranteed to please whether you are traveling with or without kids.

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    Program provides schoolkids free access to national parks

    ByEileen Ogintz September 4, 2025September 3, 2025

    The Every Kid Outdoors program renews for another year this week, providing fourth graders and their families with fee-free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas

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    Jack Pine Glass Pumpkin Art Fall Festival in Ohio

    ByEileen Ogintz September 3, 2025August 23, 2025

    This much-loved, free fall festival has grown to draw more than 10,000 art lovers from around the country to this renowned glass artist’s studio in southeast Ohio

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    Smithsonian event Sept 5 – kids exploring world storytime

    ByEileen Ogintz September 2, 2025August 26, 2025

    Here’s a free, educational event that will be held at the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum in Washington DC on Sept 5.

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