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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is the annual event at Disney World in Florida which attracts thousands of families with its flower sculptures, entertaining activities, concerts, and shows. It takes place in the beautiful location of Bay Lake and lasts for three months.

The opening will be spectacular with the Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and you can expect innovations in the new Ratatouille Garden at the France pavilion.

Some exciting rides are waiting for you, alongside the beautiful sculptures. If you have the plan to take your children to Disney World, consider visiting Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Your children will love it.

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The International Sand Sculpture Festival in the Algarve is one of the largest of its kind. You will be able to see some incredible sand art made by 60 artists. 

This incredible big festival is also known as FEISA or Sand City. It all began in 2003 and since then, the festival has become world-renowned for its fine sand art. You will be able to enjoy unique pieces of art made by professional artists.  The details and height of some sculptures will amaze you.  And all the sculptures are 100% made of sand.

The festival will have a different theme every year. Some past themes were Star Wars, animal kingdom, music, and mythology. You can see these sculptures in daylight and at night when the sculptures come to life in atmospheric light. You can take a guided tour to learn all the wonderful stories behind the sand sculptures.  And if you would like to try you can take a workshop to learn about this incredible art.

Learn more about the details and program of the International Sand Sculpture Festival. And when you are making plans to visit the Algarve you might want to read our tips. We have some great tips for your hotel stay in the Algarve as well.

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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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Boston Harborfest is the largest festival dedicated to the USA Independence and takes place before the 4th of July. The festival includes week-long events and family-friendly activities.

The Festival starts with an interesting opening ceremony with battle Colonial-era reenactments. After that, you can enjoy the art display by local artists and get a few souvenirs.

However, central parts of the festival are the Parade of Lights and Fireworks with festively lit boats of all shapes and sizes and magnificent firework shows. Also, while you are there, try not to miss Historic Freedom Trail, a walk across 16 Freedom Trail historic sites with a professional tour guide.

Boston Harborfest can be an outstanding way to experience the atmosphere in the USA celebrating independence.

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The Medieval Market in Turku Finland is the biggest of its kind in the country. History, fun, and art will be combined in this 4 day-long event.

Take a step back in time and experience how life was probably like during medieval times in Finland. While you are wandering the historical square you’ll be greeted by troubadours, performances, vendors, and medieval battle reenactments.

If you love to dress up you can dress up as a knight, princess, or troubadour. You can even buy these clothes at the market.

The market takes place on the Old Great Square but don’t forget to visit Turku Castle, Turku Cathedral, and the city’s Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum. There you’ll find more performances and exhibitions.

If you want to know the program of the Medieval Market in Turku Finland you can visit their website to learn more. As there is a lot to see and do, you might want to take a look to make sure you don’t miss a thing.

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The Celebration of the Madonna Bruna in Matera is a religious festival that takes place every year on the 2nd of July in Italy. The ‘Festa della Madonna Bruna Matera’ is held to show devotion and dedication to the brown-faced Madonna. These festivities originated over 600 years ago.

They also call this event ‘the longest day’ because it will start early in the morning and end late at night. They will start out the day with a procession of shepherds and end the day with spectacular fireworks.

An essential element of the day is the chart with the image of the ‘brown’ Madonna. Local artists will start building the chart months before the final procession. The chart is made of papier-mâché and is an impressive work of art with the image of the Madonna in the middle.

Meanwhile, there will be parades all around the city involving historical characters and horsemen. At the end of the day, the chart with the Madonna arrives at the main square. To end the day, you can enjoy some awesome fireworks.

If you want to visit the Celebration of the Madonna Bruna in Matera check out this page to learn more. Or, read our article about other festivals in Italy and see where else you can go.

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Fourth of July Fireworks show in Las Vegas is a spectacular light show, starting from 9 pm. The entire country celebrates Independence day, and one of the biggest parties on the sky is in Las Vegas.

If you travel to Las Vegas with your family, some locations will offer you a sensational view of the sky. First of all, make sure to check the LINQ Promenade, where you can watch the special LED parade and various artistic performances, as well as the magnificent firework.

Other family-friendly locations are Caesars Palace with its famous fireworks show. For those who are not afraid of the heights, we recommend going to Strat complex, formerly known as the Stratosphere for the most iconic view from above.

Another exciting idea of how to spend the Fourth of July in Las Vegas is to take a ride on the Las Vegas Monorail. Wherever you decide to watch the fireworks, the ride will take you through the joyful atmosphere in the city.

If you are going to Las Vegas, make sure to check our Family Travel guide to learn more about the city. Book one of the places from our list of Best family hotels in Las Vegas.

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Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is the celebration on the 4th of July and consists of concerts and exciting fireworks displays. Some of the greatest names from the music industry perform at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and create a magnificent show for all visitors.

For example, one year Queen Latifah, an Emmy-winning artist had the show, and every year there will be another famous artist. Without a doubt, it will be excellent, as always.

The fireworks are a traditional way to celebrate the 4th of July, and you can watch it from numerous locations. Admission to concerts is free and you will get the opportunity to listen to the live performance of your favorite artists.

Family trips can be exhausting, but you can check our section with advice for traveling with kids of all ages. If you wonder where to go for a family adventure, check our quiz and get some inspiration.

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The main highlights of the 4th of July celebration are Fireworks at the Fountain. The fireworks show at Lake Eola Park will start at 9 pm, but other festivities will begin at 4 pm.

The magnificent firework show isn’t the only reason to visit Orlando on the 4th of July. Other entertaining activities are kids’ play area, live music, and food and beverage vendors.
The whole city will feature a joyful atmosphere, and thousands of Florida citizens gather around Lake Eola to celebrate national freedom. The stunning landscape will contribute to your memories if you decide to visit Fireworks at the Fountain show in Orlando.

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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Lesvos Food Fest is an annual festival on the historical island of Lesbos in Greece. This event is meant to share and promote the gastronomy and characteristics of the island.

Every day of the event there are several gastronomical activities all around the island. This is the place to taste local olives and fine olive oil, or one of the other foods characteristic to Lesbos, Anise, and sardines. And don’t forget to taste the traditional alcoholic beverage Ouzo, combined with some tasty Meze or salty Feta cheese.

According to the organization of the festival, Lesbos is the place where west and east meet, which you can see in their gastronomy as well. With this event, they want to promote and showcase traditional produce, and cuisine. Also, they want to educate people on the meals and traditions of this historical island.

If you want to learn more about the Lesvos Food Fest you can visit the official website. On the website, you find more information about the program, interesting blogs, and throwbacks to earlier events.

While you are in Greece you can visit not only Lesbos but other islands as well. Check our pages about Santorini, Naxos, and Mykonos, to find the best deals.

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Windy City Smokeout offers the best of the US in terms of BBQ and country music. If you want to experience the authentic American culture, make sure to save the dates in July for this summer festival.

This year’s lineup features John Pardi, Darius Rucker, and Dierks Bently as main stars, but there are plenty of performances during the three days of Windy City Smokeout.

As for the barbeque park, don’t miss the opportunity to taste the BBQ of twenty best pitmasters in the world.

As the festival gets more popular each year, make sure to book a place on time.

You can check our Best family hotels list in Chicago for recommendations. While you are there don’t forget to go sightseeing and find the most exciting spots in our Travel guide.

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Kwaku summer festival started as a football event, but today it offers much more fun and joy during the month-long event.

The festival features happiness and mutual understanding, promotes cultural diversity and has origins in the Surinamese culture.

Moreover, the Kwaku summer festival provides musical performances and lectures, as well as literature gatherings. Foods and drinks are also available on 100 food stand with traditional and modern Surinamese cuisine.

The positive atmosphere within multiple events of the festival is just a reason more to take your family to Amsterdam for the summer break.

Book your hotels on time, and enjoy some special prices with our Best Family Hotels in Amsterdam. Don’t forget to explore the city. Our guide will help you not to miss any exciting place in the city!

The Riddu Riddu Festival in Norway is an indigenous festival with an international touch with a program for the whole family.

This annual festival takes place in Kåfjord in Norway and has been around for more than 30 years. In 1991, some people came together and started to talk about their roots and identity. They were all born in Sami family’s and even though their grandparents still spoke the language, they hardly spoke about their roots. That’s when they decided to show their pride through music and culture, and the festival was born.

There is so much to see and do at the Riddu Riddu Festival Norway you don’t have enough time to do it all. From movies, workshops, traditional dancing, and an indigenous market to great concerts.

The main festival will be held for 6 days straight, but the children’s festival will only be held for 3 days from Monday to Wednesday. If your children are between the age of 3 and 13 years old they are welcome to join the festival. Your kids will be able to enjoy Sami handicrafts, music, storytelling, mask making, and a family-friendly show at the end of every festival day.

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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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If you are visiting Berlin in the middle of July, don’t miss a chance to experience magical Botanical Night at Botanical Garden. Take your family through an illuminated path of flower beds and themed gardens with interesting attractions between the flowers.

The lights and mythical creatures in the garden will be a special experience for your children as well as the great firework show. The Botanical Night at Botanical Garden features a theater and dance shows and there is even a food stand, so you refresh yourself after a long walk.

The Botanical Garden in Berlin is one of the most famous gardens in the world, and for this event, it gets even more magnificent.

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The UK Fantasy Festival called Fantasy Forest is the place to be for lovers of sci-fi and fantasy. The three-day event is magically set on the Sudeley Castle grounds in Cheltenham.

If you love Star Wars, Marvel characters, mermaids, pirates, knights, elves, or anything in between, you will have a great time. Enjoy live music, entertainment, and the UK’s largest fantasy market.

You are invited to wear your favorite fantasy outfit and compete in the costume competition. Furthermore, if you like arts & crafts you might enjoy one of the workshops to make medieval shields, wands, and coins.

If you love music you will find a lot of entertainment for you. During the weekend there will be performances. Or you can join a drumming workshop.

Make sure to see one of the reenactments. You can see a medieval battle, and you can find out how people in the 15th century lived.

And let’s not forget about the sci-fi fans. Get your lightsaber action on in a workshop. Furthermore, you find the Daleks. These futuristic creatures are determined to make sure the festival grounds are free of sadness and filled with joy.

Visit this festival every year in July.  Children until 7 years can enter for free.

If you want to visit UK Fantasy Festival check out their official website. And while you are planning your visit to the UK you might enjoy these European destinations as well. Or find other events all over Europe.

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The Golden Days in Fairbanks, Alaska, are a celebration of its founding every year in July.

This event has been celebrated every July since 1952 and boasts fun activities for the whole family. You will be able to enjoy the street fair, a rubber duckie race, and a grande parade.

During the rubber duckie race, 8,000 rubber ducks will compete in the race down the Chena River. You can see the start of those races at the Wendell Street Bridge and if your number makes it over the finish first you’ll win $10,000.

The parade at the Golden Days is the longest in Alaska. So, after watching the parade full of entertainers, music, and local heroes you can head to the street fair to have a well-deserved meal or snack to complete the day. Maybe some corn on the cob, sausage, or corndog.

This event is a great way to spend some time with family, friends, and children while enjoying a wide variety of fun activities.

Take a look at the official program of the Golden Days in Fairbanks, Alaska. Furthermore, check out this page to learn more about 8 great adventure trips in Alaska, and other tips for trips in the USA.

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Don’t miss the Rakoczy Festival in Bad Kissingen, if you want to get a unique experience in the German style.

The Festival honors the discovery of healing Rakoczy spring but developed throughout the year as one of the most authentic German festivals. During the two-day festival, you can relax in the spa, or you can indulge in celebrations across the streets and in bars.

People dance in the streets, there are live music shows, food vendors, great festival procession, and magnificent firework for the closing ceremony.

Visitors can learn more about healing features of Rakoczy spring, know for its pain-relieving characteristic. You can try drinkable springs called “Rakoczy”, “Pandur”, “Max” and “Luitpold”. During the Rakotzy Festival in Bad Kissingen, people wear costumes of the city’s most famous and most important historical personalities.

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Cheyenne Frontier Days Wyoming is World’s largest outdoor Rodeo & Western celebration. If you take a look at the program, you know why. You will see this event is packed with activities for all ages.

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It will take us quite some time just to mention all the different types of rodeos at this event. From bull riding to rodeo roping and steer wrestling, you will see it all.

Apart from that, you will find traditional cookoffs, a delicious pancake breakfast, and chuckwagon lunches. So, you won’t be hungry while visiting this festival.

If you are interested in culture or even the military you are at the right place. Furthermore, apart from military parades, you will be able to visit the Indian village to be treated to the rhythms of native Indians.

Check out the schedule and practical information on the website of Cheyenne Frontier Days Wyoming. So, make sure you don’t miss your favorite country singer, rodeo riding, the parade, or the exhilarating airshow.

Make sure to read our page about other family-friendly events in the United States to make sure you don’t miss out. Also, you might want to visit the neighboring state of Utah, with great tips and trips on this page.

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Pioneer Day Salt Lake, Utah is an important day in Utah to commemorate the day Mormon pioneers set foot in the Salt Lake valley.

Every year on the 24th of July you can visit this vibrant and cultural event in Salt Lake. You’ll be able to enjoy rodeo’s fireworks, elaborate floats, and indigenous music and culture.

Pioneer day is a big celebration for young and old with the highlight being the parade from Temple street to Liberty Park. Furthermore, this parade with floats, entertainers, horses, and music is so popular some people sleep at the sight to make sure they will have the best spot to see the floats.

This event is not just about the pioneers. Also, it is a celebration for Native Americans with traditional music and dances which are a true treat for the eye and ear.

Traditionally, you will be able to visit some adrenaline-filled rodeo riding, steer wrestling, roping, and bull riding. So, you are just one yee-haw away from pure excitement.

Visit this website for more information about Pioneer Day Salt Lake Utah. Also, make sure to read our page about tips for trips with family to Utah and find your hotel in Salt Lake City here.

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The International Ballet Festival of Miami is an annual event, one of the largest of its kind to promote local, national and international ballet artists. What started as a small project to support Hispano ballet, grow into the spectacular three-week event with thousands of visitors.

The contemporary and classic style meets together in this globally recognized event with ballet stars from Mexico, Hungary, Polland, Slovenia, Italy, and more countries.

Reserve tickets on time and children under the age of two can withness the performance free on charge! The International Ballet Festival of Miami is an artistic, family-friendly event for the joy of the whole family.

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Camp Bestival Dorset is a multi-award-winning festival that combines a family festival with a camping holiday. You can call it a Festi-Holiday.

This fun-packed festival is set on the impressive grounds of Lulworth Castle. And, even more interesting, this castle is set on Dorsets Jurassic coastline. If you love music and culture and want to share it with your family this is the place to be.

Your children will be delighted with the wide variety of fun and thrilling activities. Because you will find go-carts, circus acts, and many glitters. Furthermore, if you want to try out some circus acts, take a workshop. To top it all of you can get active at the sports park or get into a fairy tale wonderland.

If you want to hear some great music you won’t be disappointed at this festival. For example, the lineup consists of well-known and upcoming artists in a wide variety of genres. And, if you prefer performing arts you’re at the right place as well. Because there will be contemporary theatre, spoken worth, and other performances are part of the program.

If you want to know more about Camp Bestival Dorset check out their page.  Furthermore, read more about other events in Europe, and the rest of the world. If you are planning on traveling with children check out this page.

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Nashville’s top-rated attraction with more than 6,000 animals organizes the unique event of wine tasting in the beautiful zoological garden, a famous Red, White, and Zoo event.

The visitors can explore the Nashville zoo with unlimited samples of red and white wine. Additionally, there will be craft beer for beer lovers.

While you are there, you can enjoy the show of animal animators and live music performances of local artists. The Red, White, and Zoo event is a unique way to discover the animal world of amazing Nashville zoo while enjoying a glass of wine.

This adults-only event is strictly 21 and over.

Traveling to Nashville? Make sure to book a place on time. Learn more about the city in our Travel guide.

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The Wife Carrying World Championship in Finland is precisely what you think it is. It is a contest to carry your wife over an obstacle run.

‘Eukonkanto’ as the Finnish call it originated in Finland. It is said it has its origins in the 1800’s when stories circled about robbers abducting wives and running away. Later the thieves actually trained by carrying heavy sacks, from where this sport originated.

You might find it funny to see men carry their wives on their back, but they actually do take it pretty seriously. There are wife-carrying contests all over the world, From Australia to India, Germany, and the United States.

The championship consists of several competitions like the sprint on Friday and the main contest on Saturday. But there is more. You’ll be able to enjoy a traditional market, live music,  and Karaoke. One thing is for sure, you’ll never forget this experience.

Did you know there are pretty specific rules at the Wife Carrying World Championship in Finland? For example, the track is exactly 253,50 meters long, the minimum weight of the wife has to be 48 kilo’s, and you must enjoy yourself.

Since you are already thinking about traveling to Europe you might want to visit another country in Europe, like Germany, or France. Read our destination pages about these countries to learn more.

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