Family Activities

While you can visit Alabama’s Bellingrath Gardens any time of the year, the holidays make for a truly special visit. Not only will the plantings wow you, the millions of Christmas lights will make you feel like a kid again.

Dec. 26 marks the beginning of Kwanzaa each year. Learn more about this special holiday, as well as how to create an easy Kwanzaa centerpiece that’s as beautiful as it is meaningful.

Ever see a street lined with 100,000 pounds of gourds? What about a 6-foot-wide pumpkin pie? Visit the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Circleville, OH, and be prepared for a mouthwatering autumn adventure!

It’s a time for giving thanks. But what do we really know about our country’s first Thanksgiving celebration? Our own Dr. Mark “HortMan” Miller explores some of the history behind this national holiday. (And it doesn’t involve yams.)

State and county fairs promise fun-filled times for all ages. With prize-winning plants, animals and other treats, you and your family are sure to have a blue-ribbon day!

The 30 farmers’ markets in and around Portland, OR, offer much more than fresh produce – and summer’s the best time to visit them. See what these great events have to offer.

Take advantage of a great learning opportunity for your children: Go outside and teach the joys of autumn harvesting.

If you’ve decided against a destination vacation this year, then make your back yard the place to be! An affordable garden party is just a few easy tips away. Host a fabulous celebration in your garden this season using these inexpensive patio party ideas regarding theme, décor and refreshments.

The calendar may dictate when the country celebrates Father’s Day, but for many dads, the event isn’t limited to only once a year. Our Bosh Bruening shares just some of his fondest outdoor “Father’s Day” memories – and they don’t involve getting a tie in June.

Big or small, a farmers’ market supports local growers and creates a sense of town unity. No one knows that better than the participants of the Ramah Farmers’ Market in New Mexico – where one woman’s dream turned into a community’s reality.

Every Saturday from spring to fall, Wisconsin’s state capitol is to host to one of the best farmers’ markets in the Midwest. You can find just about everything there – from apples to ostrich eggs (and, of course, all different of types of cheese).