India’s yearly Holi festival, also known as theFestival of Colours is one of our family’s favourite holidays to celebrate. The animated movie The Book of LIfe is a wonderful way to introduce children to the Day of the Dead. Mostly, remember to let go and enjoy one of the world’s most exciting festivals to welcome the coming spring season. People dress in costume, bands play music from the period, markets stalls, activities and food all from the a bygone era will whizz you back to the medieval age. In the central area there is tight rope walking, hula hooping and circus tricks. It’s still celebrated enthusiastically, especially in small towns and villages. For a unique view of the blossoms, swan-shaped boats can be rented for a tour around Shinobazu Pond. My cousin wants to travel this summer with her kids so she is looking all this time for a children friendly place. The couple then have to clear up all the shards of porcelain, teaching them a lesson that they must work together through thick and thin throughout their marriage. The Runnymede on Thames Hotel and Spa, Windsor Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0AG info@runnymedehotel.com 01784 220600. Well-done on this post! Provins is located one hour from Paris by train. Tip! Tip! Palio in Siena, Italy. Book a family celebration at the Runnymede. Sugar skulls iced in blues and pinks and yellows are available to buy and intricate papel picado (paper cutouts) hang in shop windows and homes. But despite its growing popularity, this is a festival with deeply rooted traditions that go back to pre-Hispanic times. and have fun. If interdependent travel to the event is not your thing there is day trips from Paris available and accommodation in the town. The Giant Kite Festival in Sumpango, Guatemala. There are all sorts of events to enjoy from saluki (dog) racing to camel racing, date packing to a classic car display and traditional souk. I really love this post because it gives so many options to parents! There were various musical events scheduled. But, it’s also a great opportunity to see the lanterns lit up once it gets dark and do some nighttime hanami. I’m going to pin this post for later! The Peekaboo zone designed for babies has a changing area, baby baths, feeding tent and some lovely activities like Clay Babies which under 2’s love too. Chosen by Diana Rowe, Traveling In Heels. Instead of riding a bull for 8 seconds, kids wrap their arms around a sheep and hold on for dear life. Your email address will not be published. When: FebruaryWhat: Two weeks of winter funWhere: Quebec, Canada. I couldn’t think of a better way for children to learn! The Palio di Siena (Tuscany) is a famous traditional bareback horse race that takes place twice a year during the summer. Stadium shows are also available at Provins where you can witness jousting events, birds of prey and war games from the middle ages. This fantastic family-friendly festival is a truly unique experience. Thank you! I was amazed to see how each Sambadrome school and parade were so completely different from each other. Marking an additional day in the year to treat a family member with some extra TLC, naming days are yet another excuse for families to get together. Subscribe to our newsletter for the chance to win a dinner, bed and breakfast stay! That’s why we decided to follow the race on a TV screen, in a café, with a good “gelato”, safely enjoying this incredible and crazy atmosphere! We lived near the Sumida River, so would often have BBQs under the trees as we watched the petals fall. Photo Credit: Karilyn Owen. Are you still in Japan now? I’m familiar with some of these, but very glad to learn of yet more! At midnight on October 31, Mexico’s most colourful and most famous festival, El Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), officially starts. Required fields are marked *. You can buy your own flag to support your team (we chose the Owl!). We suggest finding an organised party at a local hotel, expat club or within a housing compound. It’s a giggly fun event when the family cheers for their favourite kid – or sheep. Previous highlights have included a bluegrass band from the U.S., Sri Lankan percussionists and a British beat-boxer as well as countless colourful local musicians and performers.