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The Athens Epidaurus Festival is one of the oldest cultural festivals in Europe. For more than 65 years this has been the place to enjoy music, dance, and theater.

During this festival, you’ll be able to see incredible performances by artists from all over the world. Not only can you see renowned artists, but it has been an important springboard for upcoming artists.

It is not just the performances themselves that will attract your attention. The concerts and performances will take place in different venues, three of them are Ancient theaters. Imagine sitting in one of these theaters to see live performances, it’s a dream come true.

Not only do they have performances at the ancient theaters but other unconventional places as well. You can find art installations at industrial sights for example.  There will be performances connected to the festival all year round. Just take a look at the website to find the performance or concert of your liking.

If you want to learn more about all the concerts, and performances at Athens Epidaurus Festival go to their webpage. For more information about traveling in Europe, you can visit this website. And go to this page to get some tips for traveling with small children.

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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 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 Clowns 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 on this scary, but fun trip. The Nights are open 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.

Family trips can be exhaustive, but to make sure everything goes smoothly, you can find our advice on traveling with kids of all ages in our section here. For destination inspiration, finish our quiz!

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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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The State Fair of Texas is the largest and oldest state fair in the United States, offering live entertainment, educational shows, carnival rides, food, and much more entertaining attractions for the whole family.

Family fun includes scaled-down rides and games for fun-sized fairgoers, strollers for rent, bird shows, show by professional dancers and acrobats, etc. This year, you can even attend the Fiesta de Marionetas and enjoy the show of more than 80 marionetas in the themed village.

Try not to miss the Dog stunts show with many charming tricks as a part of the fun for people of all ages! During the State Fair of Texas, you can enjoy circus attractions and farmyard, and Starlight parade as the highlight of each night.

Going to Texas? Check our kids-friendly Texas Travel Guide, and plan the best road trip ever! If you are looking for amusement parks, check our list of Best USA amusement parks!

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The Sandcastle Days is a family beach festival that promotes sculptures in the sand in a beautiful landscape – South Padre Island shores. Kids will love the event, and you can even attend free workshops to improve your sand sculpturing skills!

The event that started as a way to save the beautiful South Padre Island coastal shores, grew in a magnificent event attracting more than 30 thousand visitors each year.

The Sandcastle Days offers a unique opportunity to build your castle with local professionals who will help you build your dream castle. Each year the event takes place at the beginning of October and lasts for several days.

The festival also includes live music and kids games, as well as various vendors!

Texas is a great destination for a family tour. Find out why in our Texas Travel Guide! For more interesting events, check the list of Best family event is the USA!

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is one of the biggest balloon events in the world. While visiting this festival, you will be sucked into the magic of hot air ballooning. Enjoy special-shaped balloons, twilight balloon glows, and skies filled with colorful balloons.

If you want to learn more about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and want to see the scheduled activities, have a look at their page. The event starts on Saturday in the early morning. You’re able to be present at the opening ceremony, and afterward, enjoy the lighting up of the balloons at dawn. One of the most incredible events is the Special shape rodeo with balloons in all shapes and sizes, from colorful frogs to Darth Vader.

You probably won’t get enough of seeing the hot air balloons. But, you can see a lot more at this event. For example, visit the Chainsaw carving Exhibition where you can see the craft in action. Also, there are skydiving shows, a photo contest. Live music, street performers, and fireworks. So, in other words, 9 days of pure pleasure and fun.

There are a lot of amazing and interesting events in the United States, we gathered some of the best on this website. Further travel plans in the United States? We have some great trip ideas for you.

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The St. Michaels Fair (Michaelis-Kirchweih) is the largest religious festival in Bavaria with a charming parish fair and vivid market on the streets of Fürth.

People wear traditional costumes and gather to try sweets, traditional Bavarian food, or buy crockery, braces, and other souvenirs.

The charming fair includes carnival rides and harvest festival procession and makes a great choice for family events.
More than 2 million people visit the oldest festival in Bavaria, which takes place for more than 956 years.

The St. Michaels Fair (Michaelis-Kirchweih) lasts for ten days and is considered “intangible cultural heritage“ of Bavaria.

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The La Lorraine est Formidable festival is a two-day event in the North-Eastern part of France. These festivities are held around the castle of Luneville near the mountains of the Vosges.

The Lorraine region is close to the borders of Germany, Luxembourg, and Belgium. Here you find the Vosges mountains to the East and the Champagne region to the south. The Lorraine est Formidable festival is established to promote this unique region.

This festival will show the heritage and gastronomy of the region. That is why there will be over 200 stalls all around the castle. During the festival, you can taste local food, learn more about the activities in the region and buy local handicrafts.  Apart from that, you can go on a guided tour in and around the castle.

Children and parents alike will enjoy the Venetian Masquerade. During this parade, you can see people dressed up like Venetians with the most incredible and colorful masks.

You can visit this festival for free.

If you want to visit La Lorraine est Formidable Festival in Lorraine this article to learn more. Or, read our article about other festivals in France and see where else you can go.

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The Haunted Pumpkin Festival in Edmonton is one of the spookiest festivals in the Alberta region.

Head to Edmonton to enjoy the best autumn experience possible. Nothing gives you a better fall vibe than this festival full of pumpkins. This event has been a tradition on the farm for years. Since its opening in 1956 over 1 million people have visited the farm since 1956.

Every year in October you can visit the farm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Thanksgiving Monday. Make sure to dress up in your favorite costume because the entrance is free for children dressed in costume.

This festival is a great place to experience some rural Canadian fun with folk music, drumming circles, puppet shows, and some magic to complete your day. Also, make sure to see the pumpkin cannon in action,

The Haunted Pumpkin Festival in Edmonton will be open every weekend in October from 10 am to 6 pm. Check out their website to learn more about the event and special activities.

If you are still in doubt about your next destination, I recommend you do our quiz to get ideas for your next destination. Also, read our articles about Canada to get inspired for your next family trip.

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Utah Asian Festival promotes multiculturality by learning more about Asian culture in a fun and interesting way.

You can watch movies, performances and enjoy traditional Asian food during the Festival. The festival features vivid settings for dance and crafts, and your children can participate in plentiful games and educational activities.

Utah Asian Festival celebrates diversity and has a philanthropic character as well.

If you are not sure whether your children are old enough to take a trip, check our Travel with kids section for more advice. Salt Lake City Travel Guide is where you will find more information about what to see and what to do here.

On the national holiday, the Day of German Unity and entire Berlin celebrates the state with numerous manifestations. Those include live shows, comedy performances, food vendors and every event features free admission.

The main points in the city where people gather are most-visited places such as Platz der Republik, Straße des 17. Juni and Brandenburg Gate.

The celebration of the Day of German Unity lasts for three days, and there is plenty of time to explore each activity and have fun on the art shows.

Try some delicious German food, bratwurst, and enjoy the atmosphere of a national holiday in Germany.

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Swiss Castle Day is known in Switzerland as Schweizer Schlössertag. During this day in Oktober, more than 20 Swiss castles will welcome you with open arms.

Switzerland is home to more than 500 castles and fortresses scattered all around the country. Most of them are located on important trading routes to secure passage. Some castles and fortresses are carefully restored and house a museum. Others are mere ruins reminding us of other times.

During Swiss Castle Day around 20 castles will open their doors for visitors of all ages. There is the opportunity to stroll through the corridors and elaborate ballrooms and dining halls. And you might take this opportunity to learn how to be an archer. Or what about some medieval food tasting or dancing?

You can choose between 20 castles all over Switzerland. When you are near Spiez you can visit the 1300-year-old castle on a peninsula in Lake Thun. A visit to this castle will be an exciting experience for young and old. There is a special trail for children and there are regular art exhibitions. Try the Hotel-Restaurant Seegarten-Marina if you stay in Spiez.

Learn which castles will open their doors on the official website. While you are in the neighborhood you can visit other festivals in Switzerland or Austria.

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Candler Park Fall Fest is the annual and most favorite fall festival for many people in Georgia and further.

For one weekend, the candler park becomes a large and joyful gathering of people who enjoy races, eclectic art, specialty food, and beverages. Moreover, there are live music shows and crafts markets, costume contests, and kids play stations. The Candler Park Fall Fest features a festive atmosphere with carnival rides, and it can be an exciting idea for the fall weekend family getaways.

If you are planning a family trip, check our tips and tricks for traveling with kids. Make sure to book a Family hotel for the most pleasant trip to Atlanta!

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The Fair of Fuengirola takes place in October every year and features Children’s fair, musical performances and exciting horse riding activities.

Horses are the central protagonists of the fair, so there are many carriages and costumed performers during six fair days. The Fair of Fuengirola starts on the National Columbus day also named Dia del Pilar. The accepted nickname of the fair is Rosario fair, in honor of the Virgin of the Rosary. Bullfights, horse races, dancing, and singing, as well as the celebratory atmosphere, are symbols of this main Fuengirola event every year.

If you are looking for more things to do, read our agenda for best family events in Spain. If you seek a family adventure, check our list of adventurous activities in this part of Spain!

The Alpkultur Festival is a great way to learn more about the culture and folklore of Switzerland. This festival is held in the rural mountain town of Lenk im Simmental. During two full weeks, you can enjoy all the traditions and customs this area has to offer.

At the center of this festival are the alpine ladies who show their cows adorned with colorful flowers.  The ladies and their cows will walk in a small parade to compete to be this year’s, Miss Lenk. You can vote on your favorite cow and win a calf in the raffle.

This festival is all about culture and tradition. You will be able to taste all of Lenk’s delicacies and treats. Join the alpine brunch to make sure you don’t miss out on any of these delights and make some local friends.

If you are curious about yodeling and alphorns, this is your chance to experience these musical art forms. Maybe you can even try it yourself!

Check the official website of the Alpkultur Festival to learn more about the program. Try the Hotel Sternen in Lenk and read our article about other festivals in Switzerland and Austria. Switzerland is close to Austria, so check out our best hotels for families with children in Austria.

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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 San Pedro Alcantara Fair in Marbella is an excellent choice for families who like to go on a vacation later. It takes place in October and starts with the Giant Heads Parade, which is always amusing for children.

The San Pedro Alcantara Fair in Marbella is a joyful celebration with a colorful fireworks display on the beach. There are free attractions for people of all ages and musical shows starting in the evening. Some of the common activities climbing walls, bouncy castles, free cakes, children’s parties, etc.

The admission is free, and it one of the last summer events in this charming part of Spain.

If you are planning a trip to Spain, don’t miss our Spain guide! Furthermore, see the list of family events in Spain and save the dates for the most exciting ones.

The Eurochocolate Festival in Umbria is a mecca for everybody who loves delicious chocolate. This 10-day long festival is held in the historical center of Perugia in the Umbria region of Italy.

During this festival, you can enjoy a wide variety of activities and demonstrations. One of the most famous parts of the festival are the chocolate sculptures. The sculptures are made by artists who have been designing these structures for months. The results are giant elaborate chocolate sculptures that sometimes weigh more than 1000 kilos or 2200lb.

This event is a real treat for young and old. Not only can you enjoy the sculptures, but you can also learn more about chocolate as well. Take part in one of the practical workshops to learn how to make chocolate, bonbons, or chocolate cookies. Or treat your taste buds while attending a guided chocolate tasting event.

This festival is not only a tasty event, but there will also be parades. So if you are in the area, please visit this event to have a great time and taste some delicious chocolate.

If you want to visit this delicious Eurochocolate Festival you can check their website here. And after reading more information about this festival you might want to read more about traveling in Italy or other family-friendly events in Italy.

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The Big Island Chocolate Festival takes place on national Hawaii day – Lei day, so the theme of the chocolate gathering and friendly contest is Choco-Lei day. It is an exciting way to taste Hawaiian chocolate, to enjoy the annual celebration of Hawaiian culture and dance!

The festival includes two guided cacao plantation tours at Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory and Primavera Farm. Moreover, you admire large chocolate fountains, participate in the silent auction or dance with the traditional Hawaiian sounds.

Sweets tasting is an inevitable part of the Big Island Chocolate Festival, and your family will love it.

If you are still wondering whether your children are old enough to travel, you can check our section Travel with kids to find out more advice. Read our Hawaii Travel guide and see why Hawaii is an excellent idea for a family trip!

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The Vimoutiers Apple Festival will be held every year in the small town of Vimoutiers in Normandy, France. Once you enter this region you understand why they want to honor the apple. There are apple orchards as far as the eye can see.

During the three days of the ‘Foire de la Pomme’ there will be a display of all the apple products this region produces. It is not just apples they sell. This region is also known for its apple cider, pies, and calvados.

So stroll around the visit and watch the professional or amateur pie-making competition. Or learn how to make your apple cider or see a live performance in the streets. Your children can enjoy themselves at the funfair. And while you are there you can buy other local delicacies at the farmers market. Here you can buy local sausages, cheeses, wines, and even honey.

On Sunday afternoon the festival will end with a parade of musicians and dancers who walk through the streets in elaborate costumes and show their art.

If you want to visit the Vimoutiers Apple Festival read this article to learn more. Or, read our blog about other festivals in France you can visit.

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Jack-o-Launch at Pumpkinfest is a stunning autumn festival, with pumpkins as the protagonist. The festival takes place in October and features competitions in pumpkin hurdling as the primary event.

Additional activities on the Jack-o-Launch at Pumpkinfest are hayrides, concerts, scarecrow making workshops and plenty of autumn comfort food.

Hurling pumpkins are something your children will remember for sure!

Denver is a beautiful autumn destination. Learn more about this city with our travel guide and find a place to stay in some of the best family hotels in Denver.

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The Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering in Fort Worth, TX, is one of the best cowboy music gatherings in Texas.

This event is a great place to have a great experience with the whole family. This event has something to enjoy for everybody. If you enjoy rodeos, western swing dancing, cowboy music, wagon races, or food, this is the place to be.

Visit this family-friendly event and get into the cowboy and country vibes. Watch the Authentic chuckwagon parade, cowboy trapping & trade show, or listen to live music. Also, make sure to put on your dance shoes, or cowboy gear to join in on Western Swing Dance.

Furthermore, there are cattle dog shows. cook-offs, a fiddle contest, a bird calling contest, and even a poetry contest. Enough entertainment for two days of excitement.

If you want to visit the Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering in Fort Worth, TX we recommend visiting their website. Make sure to check out the program to make sure you don’t miss the best activities.

While you are planning to travel to the USA, you can find the best hotel deals in the USA on our website. Also, we have a special guide for your kid-friendly Texas trip.

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The Air Show in Forth Worth, Texas is dedicated to organizing a family fun air show in celebration of the region’s aviation legacy while raising funds for non-profit organizations.

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Since 1991 you’re able to visit this incredible thrilling event in Forth Worth. During this event, you will be treated to some daring flight shows,  a parachute team show, music, and helicopter shows.

For every child and adult alike, seeing airplanes has something magic and adventurous. But, an airshow is even more special. It is incredibly exciting to see fighter jets racing through the sky in different formations. It’s not just the sights but also the roaring sounds of planes just a few yards from you and our family.

This family-friendly event will be a great day out for young and old. You and your family will remember this day for a long time and might inspire your kids to think of a career in the air force.

For all the details and programs of the Air Show in Forth Worth, Texas check out their page.

Visit this page to see all our tips for family-friendly trips in Texas. And if you want to learn more about other events in the USA check out this page.

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The Waikiki SPAM JAM Festival with its family-friendly atmosphere is one of the best food festivals in Hawaii for a reason. During the festival, many restaurants serve SPAM treats on their food boots, but there are many entertaining activities as well.

The Festival takes place in five blocks, and is one of a kind festival in the world, featuring SPAM food. Kalakaua Avenue is closed and has three festival stages for music artists. Also, there are booths with Hawaiian products and SPAM-related T-shirts, souvenirs, etc.

The Waikiki SPAM JAM Festival is free of charge and offers an opportunity to try Hawaii’s favorite canned meat and make a collection of SPAM crafts.

Learn more about Hawaii in our Travel guide, or check out The Best All-Inclusive Resorts in Hawaii for Families. If you are still unsure about the holiday destination, take our quiz and get inspiration for some exciting destinations!

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The Chocolate Fair in Paris or ‘Salon du Chocolat’ how they call it, is an annual event to celebrate the art of chocolate making. Chocolate artists and other professionals come together to show their art to the public.

Every year in October and early November you can visit this delicious fair in Paris, France. At the fair chocolatiers, chefs, designers, and pastry chefs come together to show what they can do with chocolate. The fair is a complete day out because there are over 700 exhibitors at the fair.

This is the place to see and taste what is new in the world of chocolate. There will be a wide variety of tastes, sights, and cocoa beans from all over the world. Every day your children can participate in workshops to make chocolate, bonbons, and pastries.

Besides chocolate tasting, buying chocolate, and workshops there will be various cooking demonstrations by celebrated chefs. But the main event of the fair is the Chocolate Fashion show where you can see the most incredible outfits made of chocolate

For more information about the Chocolate Fair in Paris, you can read more on this website. Get the best hotel deals for Paris here.  And check out the best hotels in Paris and the rest of Europe.

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Fires de Saint Narcis in Girona is one of the most thrilling festivals in Spain. Even though this festival is held in Autumn, the city will warm up a notch. This is all thanks to the incredible amount of interesting and activities.

This festival will be held every year in honor of Girona’s Saint Narcis. You can enjoy competitions, concerts, sports activities, theater expositions, games and the spectacular ‘Correfoc’.  This is when people dressed up like demons will run around the city with fireworks attached to their backs. It is terrifying and thrilling at the same time.

The main events will take place in the center of Girona in ‘Parc la Devesa’. Most bars will be located here. The 29th of October is the day of Saint Narcis and therefore the biggest celebrations will be held this day. You might enjoy the Castalleros who try to make the biggest human tower possible, you can feel the tension in the air.

If you want additional information about all the activities of Fires de Saint Narcis in Girona you can take a look at this website. When you are planning your trip to Girona we recommend you to visit the Costa Brava as well and stay at one of these hotels.

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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.

Are you planning to visit the state of Texas soon? Check our Texas Travel Guide for more information. If you are still in the search for the place to visit, find the inspiration in our Destination section.

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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