Orlando Science Center invites you to discover your superpowers at the DC Super Heroes exhibition, running now through September 7. Produced by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, this immersive experience encourages you to grab your cape at the entrance and help the Justice League save the day at the Hall of Justice. Before I dive into our … Continue reading »
We were welcomed at the Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral’s Altitude360 Sky Bar & Observation Deck to view SpaceX’s 490th Falcon 9 rocket launch on Friday morning. The rocket carried 23 Starlink V2 Mini satellites into low Earth orbit, launching at 11:29 a.m. after a weather delay earlier in the week. Fortunately, conditions were perfect this morning. Guests … Continue reading »
The Museum of Us will be hosting an Artist Talk with Kip Fulbeck, who will share the latest update to The Hapa Project. In this continuation of his groundbreaking work, Fulbeck has re-photographed 130 of the original participants from the project’s launch in 2001 and invited them to write new personal statements—offering a powerful reflection on … Continue reading »
George Takei: A Life of Courage, Resistance, and Truth George Takei came out in 2005 at the age of 68, even though he knew he was gay by the time he was just 9 years old. “Society groomed me to be closeted,” he once said. For most of his life, he had to hide who … Continue reading »
I’ve long known that Lindsay Wildlife Experience is a go-to spot for moms, thanks to countless recommendations in local Facebook parenting groups—but I hadn’t visited until now. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by a friendly volunteer who excitedly told us about an upcoming outdoor session—but kept the animal a surprise to build … Continue reading »
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) is a fantastic place to visit with your family — not only to learn about California’s rich history, but also to enjoy rotating exhibitions, an outdoor space, and Friday Nights at OMCA, where you can experience live music and food trucks. No two visits are ever the same! You … Continue reading »
Bay Area Festivals welcomes you to the 34th Annual Bay Area KidFest, happening Memorial Day Weekend — May 24, 25 & 26! On opening day, we had the chance to see Puppy Pals, as featured on America’s Got Talent! Kids were invited to sit at the front of the stage to dance and cheer on the talented … Continue reading »
When looking for places to take the family, don’t underestimate the value of events hosted by your local library or city. My daughter and I recently attended a fantastic “Literacy Festival” organized by the City of Richmond, the Richmond Public Library, Friends of the Library, and a group of dedicated community partners. The event offered … Continue reading »
One of the things I didn’t expect as a mom of two kids five years apart is how hard it would be to find places where they can safely play together. One child is ready to bounce as high as they can in a bouncy house or climb the tallest slide, while the other is … Continue reading »
A few hours away from San Diego in Niland, Calif. 190 miles southeast of Los Angeles, in the lower desert of Southern California in Imperial County just east of the Salton Sea and about an hour and a half from Palm Springs, you will encounter Salvation Mountain. Continue reading »