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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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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.

Plan your trip to Atlanta with our Travel guide! If you need a place to stay, you can check our list of Best Family Hotels in Atlanta.

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 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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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.

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 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 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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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 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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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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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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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 Spring Fiesta in the Park is an entertaining family event in Orlando Downtown which promotes fun, games, arts, food. It is a pet-friendly event, and it offers outdoor fun for the entire family!

The children’s playground area is huge and every year offers something new – a new game, face painters, rides, bouncing castles.

The event gathers more than 200 crafters and exhibitors for two days of the festival. You can attend jewelry workshops, enjoy photography and paintings exhibits, etc.

The Spring Fiesta in the Park is a much loving family festival, which can be a great idea for a spring family getaway.

Don’t miss our Family Orlando Travel guide. Find a place to stay on our list of Best family hotels in Orlando.

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 event is the World Chili Eating Challenge. Some competitors finished the spicy challenge in six minutes, but we are impatient to see what will be this year’s record.

If you think you can make hot chili, the Orlando chili cook-off is the place to be to 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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Made in Hawaii Festival features small Hawaiian small businesses in the industry, showing the authentic Hawaiian products in a fun and entertaining way. You can get to know better the Island specialties, buy natural products, cheese, butter, olive oil with garlic seasoning, delicious coffee, taste sweets, purchase authentic jewelry pieces and much more.

The highlight of the festival is the demonstration of cooking skills by some of the most prominent chefs in Hawaii. The purpose of the Made in Hawaii Festival is to connect like-minded people and promote the sustainability of the people all around the Hawaii Islands.

It is a beautiful and fun-friendly event with lots of exciting things to see, try and experience. The music part of the festival features award-winning music talents.

Going to Hawaii for a family trip? Make sure to check our Travel guide and list of Best family hotels in Hawaii.

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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, a 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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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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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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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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An annual H-E-B Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade is an 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 highlights of the H-E-B Houston Thanksgiving Day are Parade dance groups, Bellville Brahmadoras, Carnaval de Barranquilla. Some highlights in the past were Olivia the Pig, Clifford the Big Red Dog, and Magical school bus balloons.

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!

Get the best out of Texas with our Travel guide. For more information and advice on family trips, check our Travel with kids section.

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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, balloons have grown and gone up in the sky of 2,000 feet.

A few years ago you could see a giant Olaf balloon and a 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.

The 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 in Los Angeles – 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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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.

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

The 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!

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.

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.

Planning a trip with kids? Make sure to check our Travel with kids guide. Also, don’t forget to learn more about fascinating New York City in our Travel guide.

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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 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.

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!

Have you visited San Diego? Read our kids-friendly San Diego Travel guide for more information about things to see and do. For more inspiration on family trips, finish our destination quiz and book a trip asap!

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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!

If you are considering traveling to Texas, check our kids-friendly Travel guide. Still wondering where to travel? Do our quiz and find inspiration.

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.

Are you planning the best family trip ever? Go prepared with our list of Best family events in the USA and the Best amusement park!

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

The 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!

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.

We have the best hotels in Denver covered for you.

Chinese New Year or Golden Dragon Parade celebrates over 100 years of Chinese tradition in Los Angeles.

It features a colorful parade with marching bands, floating balloons, entertainers and Chinese cultural foundations.

Chinese lion is the main part of the parade which makes the heart and the soul of this bright tradition.
Bring your family to celebrate the Chinese New Year or Golden Dragon Parade with many celebrities and artists.

Are you visiting LA soon? Make sure to read our Travel guide for insights on what to in this city. Also, check our list of Best family hotels.

Mount Dora Arts Festival values fine arts including paintings, watercolors, oil paintings, acrylics, clay, and sculpture. The festival takes place in charming Downtown Mount Dora and has plenty of entertaining activities.

The Kids Art Zone is a wonderful place to take your children to introduce them to arts and crafts and to inspire them for their future endeavors. When you get hungry, you can take a snack at food vendors or take a walk around the festival’s whereabouts.

The location of the Mount Dora Arts Festival features lovely New England architecture and a breathtaking view of Lake Dora.

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