The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is a fun family event at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake. The festival lasts for a few months and offers plenty of entertaining activities.

The festival honors some of the cuisines and cooking techniques from around the world, and hosts seminars and workshops. Also, there are music shows and delicious dishes, sweet treats, fine wine, craft beer, much more.

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an excellent choice for family fall festivals, as it offers fun for the entire family. While parents can taste wine, children can enjoy rides and take part in the games.

If you are traveling to Orlando for the festival, make sure to book a place on time. You can get inspiration on our list of Best family hotels in Orlando. For more information about the city check our Travel guide.

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Halloween Horror Nights have the title of the best Halloween event for 12 years in a row and offer a unique and unforgettable experience. For many nights, the streets of Universal Studios Florida get live with mutants, witches, zombies, monsters, and maniacs.

The program of Halloween Horror Nights features tours to terrifying haunted houses with costumed people.

Some of the last year’s haunted houses were Ghostbusters, Stranger Things, Jordan Peele’s Us, House of 1000 Corpses, Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Also, several rides of the studio remain open during the event, and some get scarier.

If your family likes ghosts and horror, stories make sure to get the tickets and take them to this scary, but fun trip. The Nights are open from September the 10th to November the 1st but on selected nights. Make sure to check the schedule before you book your trip.

While you are there, make sure to check more tourist sightseeing spots in Orlando. You can find out more about the city in our Travel guide. For places to stay, check our list of Best family hotels.

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Cheekwood Harvest is a seasonal event in Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art that celebrates autumn with family-friendly activities. Some of the things you can do during Cheekwood Harvest are pumpkins picking, garden parade, beer tasting and many more.

The pumpkin house is an especially fun and exciting place for families, as you can carve and paint pumpkins in the 11-foot-tall Pumpkin House. After your children create a pumpkin masterpiece, you can buy and have it on display in your living room!

The harvest lasts for six weeks and during that time, you can witness the planting of 5,000 colorful chrysanthemums throughout the gardens.

If you find yourself in Nashville, make sure to visit the beautiful Botanical garden, as it becomes a stunning location, especially during the fall season.

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The Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park is a month-long event offering playful activities during the day and light installation exhibit during the night.

Play by day, glow by night is the official slogan of the event held in the family park with lots of park attractions. Some of them feature your children’s favorite playbook characters and exciting scenic train ride, all-new 4-D movie experience, and a pie-eating contest. Night activities of the Pumpkin Festival at Stone Mountain Park are massive carved pumpkin displays, rolling fog and boundless bubbles with glowing lights.

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Take your family to the Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission this autumn and experience the real medieval fairytale. Expect swordplays, attractive costume plays, shows, and carnival rides and magic shows.

The Texas Renaissance Festival includes knights jousting on their mighty steeds. Also, there are many interesting theater shows on several stages across such as Children’s School of Sword, The Living Fountain, or School of dance.

If your family likes carnival rides, during the Festival don’t miss the chance to Renaissance Rides: Dragon Egg & Pony Ride or pony and carriage ride for younger children.

If you get hungry, don’t worry there are plenty of food vendors with the renaissance theme! The Festival takes place on weekends in October and November.

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The Trick-Or-Treat on Downtown Street is a unique way to experience popular Halloween in Dallas, Texas. On October 31st, more than 30 businesses will open their doors to children and create special Halloween stations.

The Trick-Or-Treat on Downtown Street is a great opportunity for children to play together, to celebrate Halloween and have fun.

Last year, the event took place for the first time, and companies, parents, and children loved it. Trick-Or-Treat on Downtown Street is slowly becoming a part of the Dallas tradition and part of a unique city offer for children’s events.

The Hocus Pocus is free of charge and the event starts at 4:30 pm. If you find yourself in Dallas, don’t miss this entertaining event.

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This October, gather your family and go Haunted Halloween Carnival in New York City, a casual and fun event with Halloween theme. The parade is known for its name NYC Village Halloween Parade.

People gather up spontaneously without registering, and the parade includes marching bands, puppet shows, and costumed people.

The Haunted Halloween Carnival takes place in Greenwich Village and attracts over 2 million people each year.
The event started more than 30 years, as a casual puppet show for children and developed as one of the most spectacular Halloween events in the world.

The Halloween-themed floats are fascinating and artistic every year. You can attend the parade as a costumed participant or as a spectator.

New York City offers so many fun things to tourists, including family-friendly events and spots. Check our New York Family Travel guide and list of Best family hotels for more information.

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Experience the holiday magic in the famous Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Miami. You can expect more than 100 rides, performances, dazzling holiday lights, delicious treats, and some quality Santa time.

The carnival rides for the entire family such as Flying Submarine, Haunted Mansion, Merry Go Round, Monkey Maze Mirrors in the carnival area will make you hungry. Take a break, grab a bite on one of the 50 food vendors offering holiday specialties.

Don’t miss holiday display and interactive kid games in Santa’s Enchanted Forest. Watch the magicians shows and complete the day with some interesting activities!

Find out more about Miami in our Travel guide. If you need a place to stay, our list of Best family hotels in Miami can serve as a starting point.

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The Miami International Dragon Boat Festival is a fun and exciting event that mimics the ancient boat races. People can compete in a joyful atmosphere regardless the age, or you can enjoy watching the race with friends and family.

The entire organization of The Miami International Dragon Boat Festival is fun and starts with the list of fun activities. Gather the team, pick the spokesperson, make a poster, and wait for the race day to arrive.

If you choose to observe the races, you will be glad to hear that between the competition part there is plenty of things to do. Those include kids’ games, food vendors, expo area, live music shows, and much more.

Check the Miami Travel Guide for more information about things to see and do in Miami. For places to stay, read our list of Best family hotels in Miami.

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If you are ready for a spicy, friendly contest, make sure to get the tickets for Orlando chili cook-off! It is an annual contest for chili lovers and cooks, where people gather to have fun and try some delicious food.

One of the highlights of this family even is the World Chili Eating Challenge. Last year, the competitors finished the spicy challenge in six minutes, but we are impatient to see what will be this year’s record.

The Orlando chili cook-off is the 2020 ISC World Qualifier, so if you think you can make hot chili, showcase your skills! As for other entertaining activities, you can attend music shows and take your kids to the Kids Zone to play in bounce houses and participate in interactive games.

Going to Orlando? Make sure to check our Travel guide before you head up in this enchanting city. Make sure to book a place on time. You can find useful information on our Best Family Hotels in Orlando list.

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Miami Book Fair is much more than a regular book fair. It is a literature party, starting with six glorious nights of stories reading, offering plenty of quality literature and Street fair as one of the most entertaining parts for the whole family.

The Street fair gathers more than 400 authors from the country as a part of the Festival of the authors. They gather, read their work, and answer questions.

If your children are still not reading, you can take them to Children Alley, where you can participate in games, watch art shows and exhibits, get some hand made souvenirs, etc.

Miami Book Fair is also a great place to get some collection books, such as first editions, special editions, and to participate in the donation program – Buy a book for a child in need!

Miami is a fabulous place for a family trip. Learn more about the city in our Travel guide. If you need a place to stay, don’t miss our list of Best family hotels in Miami!

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Magical Winter Lights is a lantern festival, the biggest holiday festival in Houston, Texas, and the greatest of its kind in the US. Lantern attractions include the Kingdom, ice, and Houston-themed setups.

There are numerous lantern sets in several themed sections, as well as the Christmas village and entertaining Dyno zone. Christmas village is a place where you can refresh, eat delicious food, and enjoy a delightful holiday atmosphere.

Magical Winter Lights includes carnival rides in Disney theme, Chinese arts&crafts section as well as entertaining cultural performances.

Luckily, the festival lasts for more than 50 days, so you will have time to explore every inch of it.

For more useful information on Texas, please read our Travel guide. If you need more advice on family trips, check the Travel with kids section, with advice on how to travel with toddlers and older children.

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The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival is a wonderful event that features more than 200 trees in the Michigan Avenue in Chicago lit up in a week before Thanksgiving.

The mile-long avenue of stunning trees is not the only attraction within this festival. You can enjoy numerous family-friendly activities such as the free zoo and family parade with Santa Claus and Mickey Mouse.

Additional activities include ice-skating in Millenium Park, Wreathing of the lions at Art Institute of Chicago, Holiday shows and much more.

The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival symbolizes the beginning of the Holiday season in Chicago.

Chicago is beautiful every season and while you are there don’t forget to go sightseeing and find the most exciting spots in our Travel guide. Make sure to check our list of Best family hotels and book a place on time!

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If you are in the mood for magical holiday wonderland, don’t miss the Sugar Land Holiday Lights outside of Houston, Texas. The Constellation Field becomes home to more than 3 million lights in marvelous setups, Santa Claus, and many attractions.

The Sugar Land Holiday Lights is the best holiday festival in Houston and further. On eight themed areas, you can find delicious food, enjoy the magical lights shows and holiday movies watch shows.

Of course, Santa will have its appearance and this holiday festival is open every weekend for more than a month.

If you are visiting Texas for the first time, make sure to check our Texas Travel Guide. For more fascinating places to visit, check our Destination section.

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An annual H-E-B Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade is a 71-old tradition that includes local celebrities, marching bands, floats, etc. Thousands of trail riders gather for this family event, which you watch live or attend for free.

Some of the highlights of the H-E-B Houston Thanksgiving Day are Parade dance groups, Bellville Brahmadoras, Carnaval de Barranquilla. Last year, the highlights ballons were Olivia the Pig, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Magical school bus.

Parade-goers can enjoy the theater performances from some of the greatest musicals ever. If you want to experience a great Thanksgiving parade in the US style, Houston is a place to be!

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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the world’s greatest parade and the most spectacular event of this kind. It is the second oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade and each year gets more visitors and represents a family show for the entire family and country.

The highlights of the parade are giant balloons, first introduced 90 years ago, to replace real animals. Since then, ballons have grown and gone up in the sky fo 2,000 feet.

A few years ago you could see giant Olaf balloon, and last year you could saw giant Sponge Bob floating above the streets of Manhattan.  We are eager to find out who will be the star of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

If you are traveling to New York City for Thanksgiving day, make sure to book the place on time. Find the best hotels on our list of Family hotels, and find out more about the city in our Travel guide.

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Blossoms of Light & Zoo Lights is an annual event by Denver Botanic Gardens. The event features a colorful display of street art.

This year’s Blossoms of Light & Zoo Lights will have an interactive LED display to enhance the Christmas festive atmosphere.

During the event, York Street in Denver becomes lit with the Christmas colors and provides a stunning visual experience for all visitors.

Book the tickets as soon as possible, and boost your Christmas mood with this illuminating event!

If you are planning a trip to Denver, learn more about this city in our travel guide. Find where to stay with our best family hotels list!

Get your jingle bells and join the most spectacular parade – the Holiday Christmas Parade!

Many celebrities have already confirmed their presence alongside the performers who will make this parade a unique holiday event. Giant floating balloons, marching bands, equestrians, and Santa Claus will wait for you on the day parade day. Charity foundations and social-responsible organizations take part in the Holiday Christmas Parade every year.

If you are going to Los Angeles, check our Travel guide to know what to see and what to do in the city. For hotel recommendations, check our list of Best family hotels in LA.

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Ethel M Chocolate Light the Night Spectacular is a month-long event in Las Vegan that celebrates the holiday season.

The three acres of spectacular Cactus Garden gets its Christmas decoration with almost a million lights spread across 300 plant species.

The unique landscape tour includes a chocolate factory tour with a delicious chocolate tasting. The factory tour combines choirs singing Christmas carols and Santa Claus.

Ethel M Chocolate Light the Night Spectacular is free and open up to 10 PM.

If you are traveling to Las Vegas, make sure to book the place on time. We prepared a list of Best family hotel and Family Travel guide to help you make the best memories in Las Vegas!

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The Festival of Trees is the most charming exhibit held in this part of the States. During four days you can enjoy beautifully decorated Christmas trees that lift the festive spirits.

The auction as one of the main events on the Festival of Trees is a fundraising event for the Primary Children’s Hospital and therefore, promotes the real spirit of Christmas.

Stunning Christmas decorations with gingerbread houses, wreaths and quilts transform the place into the real holiday Magicland.

Enjoy you are planning to visit this festival, take a short ride to Salt Lake City. You can check our Trave guide to learn more about this city. If you need a place to stay, pick one of the Best family hotels in Salt Lake City.

The Balboa Park December Nights in San Diego, CA, is the nation’s premier holiday festival, which brings together friends and family in a holiday, joyful atmosphere.

During this Christmas festival, you can enjoy food and various attractions in the park, including complimentary admission to Balboa Park museums in the afternoon.

The wonderful festive decor includes Christmas lights, trees, museums towers, and more. People love Balboa Park December Nights because of the theater performances and kids play too.

It is a nice way to start the holiday season with delightful food, dance, music, Christmas lights, and free museums!

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Lighting at Rockefeller Center represents the official start of the most wonderful time of the year – the holiday season.

The large tree lighting ceremony always includes musical shows of the stars with their holiday albums. The entrance is free and the event has a worldwide live stream with millions of visitors and viewers every year.

Lighting at Rockefeller Center is the brightest spectacle of the year, and the best way to experience it is to see it in person.

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The Children’s Christmas Parade in Atlanta is the most impressive holiday parade in the southeast. It features floats, giant helium balloons, and marching bands and transforms the streets into the Santa Claus Land.

There are two delightful breakfast events on the morning of the Children’s Christmas Parade – Breakfast with Santa and Smiles of the Season Breakfast. For these events, you have to book the seats in advance. The parade opens the holiday season in Atlanta and is an enjoyable way to celebrate the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year. It is part of the tradition of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

If you are planning a trip to Atlanta, make sure to book one of the Best family hotels! Check our Travel guide to find out about all the interesting places in Atlanta.

Join Nashville’s signature event, the Nashville Christmas Parade. Opening the Christmas season, the parade supports the excellent community work of Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, one of the leading hospitals in the US.

The award-winning Nashville Christmas Parade dates back to 1927 and receives over 100,000 attendees. It’s free to the public, with VIP packages available.

Check out our Nashville travel guide, and our list of family hotel recommendations. A recommended hotel close to the action, and perfect for families as well as couples is The Westin Nashville.

The traditional San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is the lavish boat spectacle, entertaining families for 48 years. This legendary event lasts for two consecutive Sundays in December and is one of the most iconic events in the region attracting more than 100,000 people and 80 decorated boats.

The spectacular boat show dazzles and entertains crowded shores by people of all ages. Boat owners compete to have the most beautiful and authentic decoration and each year gets more creative.

There are a few places in the city from you can have the view on the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Those include Seaport Village, Harbor Island, Shelter Island, and the pier at Cesar Chavez Park.

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Tomball German Festival Christmas Market outside of Houston is a European-market style three-day even in the heart of Texas. Music stages, Christmas atmosphere, food, mulled wine, and performers are excellent holiday experiences for the whole family.

Your children will love the petting zoo, and you can find great souvenirs on the arts and crafts section. What makes the Tomball German Festival Christmas Market stand out is a unique atmosphere and great organization.

You don’t have to travel across the ocean for a well-known German Christmas atmosphere, go to Texas instead!

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Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall is a beautiful tradition in Los Angeles that gathers families and connects them with the well-known song lyrics.

Traditional Christmas carols get a modern twist with new arrangements and special surprises. So, the Holiday Sing-Along at Walt Disney Concert Hall features a stunning holiday atmosphere and is a joyful family event.

If you find yourself in LA around the holidays, make sure to attend this event and start the holiday season in the best way.

While you are there, don’t forget to go sightseeing. You can find more information about LA in our Travel guide and list of Best Family Hotels.

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Florida Citrus Parade is a traditional event in Florida and takes place a day before New Years Day. It features marching bands from high schools all around the country, as well as Universities from the Citrus Bowl league.

It is one of the largest sports parades in the USA and has a signature look – floats have citrus decoration with oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines. Some of the parade participants are local celebrities and characters from theme parks such as Universal Studios and Walt Disney World.

Florida Citrus Parade is a fun way to start a celebration of the New Year.

If you are traveling to Florida for the parade, make sure to find a suitable place on time. You can check our list of Best family hotels and our Travel guide for more exciting things to see and do in Orlando.

The National Western Stock Show was established in 1906 and draws over 700,000 visitors each year. It’s 16 days of excitement as a rodeo, premier stock show, and equestrian competitions, with lots of entertainment. A must-see if you’re in the area, and a winner for older children as well. It’s recognized nationally as a premier event for western heritage.

Note that there are also Kids activities, sponsored by Children’s Hospital Colorado Ranchland.

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 The Chicago Chinese New Year Parade is a vivid celebration of the New Year of the Rat in Chinese culture. The parade will take place on the first Sunday in February. 

What you can witness on that day is the traditional lion dance, as well as the marching bands and colorful clothes. This year Chicago Chinese New Year Parade will feature the appearance of a special guest – Ronald Mc Donald. 

The parade will go through the streets of the famous Chicago neighborhood – Chinatown.

If you are traveling to Chicago, read our Travel guide and learn more about this city. For more information about places to stay in Chicago, check our Best family hotels list!

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Clark County Fair and Rodeo takes place annually in Las Vegas and is one of the most fun family events in this part of the country.

The fair is famous for its carnival rides such as Apple-go-round, Dizzy dragons, Groovy bus, and Turtle train.
It includes many art exhibits form science, photography, horticulture, fine arts, and other branches.

The entertainment part of Clark County Fair and Rodeo focuses on-stage performance by musicians and rodeo tours. If it sounds exciting to you, expect many bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, and other rodeo activities.

The fair lasts for five days and attracts many visitors of all ages.

If you want to go to Las Vegas, make sure to book the place on time. You can check our list of Best family hotels and Travel guide Las Vegas to learn more about the city.