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    Magic of Jack O’Lanterns returns to Denver

    ByEileen Ogintz September 18, 2025September 16, 2025

    The event celebrates its fifth year of glowing Halloween magic with more than 7,000 hand-carved pumpkins, expanded trails, and brand-new interactive features

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  • 5 Easy Outdoor Weekend Getaways for Families
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    5 Easy Outdoor Weekend Getaways for Families

    ByEileen Ogintz September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

    Discover 5 budget-friendly weekend destinations perfect for families. From Shenandoah National Park to the Catskills—adventure awaits closer than you think.

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    Fall festivities at Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo

    ByEileen Ogintz September 17, 2025September 17, 2025

    The zoo will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends until the start of Holiday Magic on November 21

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    Child seat safety declines after age 3 according to AAA analysis

    ByAndy Yemma September 16, 2025September 11, 2025

    A troubling trend persists: child seat use declines after a child turns three, despite the continued need for these safety devices.

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  • 8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the Northeast
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    8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the Northeast

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

    From Vermont’s sugar maples blazing red along winding country roads, to the Adirondacks’ golden tamaracks reflecting in pristine mountain lakes, the spectacle is breathtaking – but fleeting.

    Read More 8 Tips for Mastering Leaf Peeping in the NortheastContinue

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    National Park Service wants your advice!

    ByEileen Ogintz September 15, 2025September 11, 2025

    The National Park Service is seeking public input to help identify ways to improve visitor services in national parks.

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    Universal Orlando Volcano Bay Nights through Halloween

    ByAndy Yemma September 14, 2025September 11, 2025

    Running every Friday through October 31, the exclusive, limited-capacity event features access to Volcano Bay’s popular attractions, live entertainment and – new for the fall season – appearances by Scooby-Doo and the Gang .

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    Museum of the American Revolution living history in Philadelphia

    ByEileen Ogintz September 13, 2025September 11, 2025

    The Museum of the American Revolution’s new living history interpretation event Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1775 will explore this on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 2., 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

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  • Fall decor at Fairmont Mission Inn and Spa
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    Our annual guide to the best fall festivals, events, destinations

    ByEileen Ogintz September 12, 2025October 5, 2025

    Fall is a great time to stay on budget whether you want to take the kids apple picking and leaf peeping. You can head to many (mostly) free festivals. And, if you’re an empty nester, you could do a trip to Europe when fares are lower, and summer crowds have gone.

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    Kids Free San Diego throughout October

    ByEileen Ogintz September 12, 2025September 11, 2025

    This October, families visiting San Diego can save up to $1,000 by taking advantage of Kids Free San Diego deals across the region.  

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  • Castles and vineyards and more on a Rhine River cruise
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    Castles and vineyards and more on a Rhine River cruise

    ByEileen Ogintz September 11, 2025December 5, 2025

    There are about 130 passengers aboard the AmaSerena (the maximum is 164) and a very accommodating crew of 50 from around the world.

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    Colorado Ski Country USA expands kids passport program

    ByEileen Ogintz September 11, 2025September 10, 2025

    With the addition of grades K through 2 to the program, the Ski Passport now welcomes all elementary-aged children—grades K–6—to experience the joy of skiing and snowboarding

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    Perth Scotland’s Cultural Heart Celebrates 125 Years

    ByEileen Ogintz September 10, 2025September 3, 2025

    Perth Theatre celebrates its 125th anniversary, while Perth Concert Hall marks 20 years as one of Europe’s most admired modern venues

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    Elvis Presley’s Graceland Opens Two New Exhibits

    ByEileen Ogintz September 9, 2025August 27, 2025

    Controversial Colonel Parker’s World of Showbusiness and Graceland in Red 1974

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  • Pool and patio area at Airbnb Scottsdale
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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
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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
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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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    Amelia Island FL dining month throughout September

    ByEileen Ogintz September 1, 2025August 23, 2025

    Now in its second year, Amelia Island Dining Month (Sept. 1–30) will showcase 10 of the island’s top restaurants, each offering exclusive three-course, prix-fixe menus for just $55 or $75.

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  • Happy Birthday to Me at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
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    Happy Birthday to Me at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

    ByEileen Ogintz August 31, 2025November 10, 2025

    The resort is not only Arizona’s largest AAA Five Diamond hotel but boasts the largest spa in Scottsdale, which is spa central with more than 50 spas.

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    Twain Harte CA named Audubon Bird Town

    ByEileen Ogintz August 31, 2025August 21, 2025

    The designation is the result of a beautification project created by the Central Sierra Audubon Society (CSAS) to highlight Twain Harte’s diverse, thriving bird population.

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  • Cozy up with your pooch at the ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel
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    Cozy up with your pooch at the ARRIVE Albuquerque Hotel

    ByEileen Ogintz August 30, 2025August 30, 2025

    Albuquerque is famous for its public art and ARRIVE Albuquerque continues that tradition with an exterior mural by Nani Chacon, a local artist.

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    Seattle’s Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlights Traditions

    ByEileen Ogintz August 30, 2025August 21, 2025

    Hispanic heritage is an integral part of Seattle, with its vibrancy especially evident in neighborhoods like South Park, Delridge, and White Center.

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    Family Fun Through the Best RV Destinations

    ByEileen Ogintz August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

    There’s nothing quite like the hum of tires on pavement, the horizon stretching out, and your whole home coming along for the ride in an RV.

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