Gulf Coast Mardi Gras
About this time every winter we get a bad case of cabin fever and thank our lucky stars some of our northern relatives defected to the land of sweet tea and fried okra. With nieces and nephews off for the…
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Port Washington, Wisconsin Pirate Festival Encourages Merriment and Mayhem
Back after a few year hiatus, the Port Washington Pirate Festival is scheduled for June 3-5, 2016. We visited in 2012 and enjoyed the festivities, food,marketplace, children’s activities, and especially the parade. Located one block off main street, some of…
Best Pirate Festivals for Families
There’s a new pirate movie in theaters, but let’s face it, pirates are popular any time. Especially with kids. And dads. We researched the best family-friendly pirate celebrations, and here are our suggestions.
Top 5 St. Patrick’s Day Family Destinations
March 17 is St. Patty’s Day and there’s still time to plan a road trip. So eat your Lucky Charms, pack your bagpipes, and start looking for rainbows and leprechauns! We’ve picked five great spots to get your Riverdance on!
Three Rodents Prognosticate on Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day comes again on February 2 and Phil, Jimmy, and Willie are getting ready to see their shadows or not. With festivities and festivals around the event, three towns in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Illinois are getting ready for the big event.
Top 10 Winter Festivals for Families
Get out and enjoy the winter sports and festivities at one of these winter festivals. It was hard to pick just 10 top festivals this year, so many of our favorites are growing and adding activities. These are our top picks for 2011.