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October 1, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

Great Pumpkin Fest at California’s Great America: Tips for Fall Family Visits

Great Pumpkin Fest Californias Great America - Entrance

Regional theme parks tend to celebrate Halloween by scaring the living daylights out of guests. Horror Nights and Fright Fests and the like cater to teens and adults, but the little ones are often left out of the Halloween fun. Luckily, there is something special for younger kids at one of Northern California’s largest theme parks, […]

August 30, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

10 Amazing Fall Destinations in California for Families

Top Fall Destinations in California - Julian Apple

Tourists flock to California in summer, but fall in the Golden State is one of the best times of year to visit. We may not quite have the breathtaking fall foliage of New England, but California has fall fun all its own to offer. All the inland locations that are too hot to visit during […]

July 3, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

50 Things to Do in Oakland with Kids

Things to Do in Oakland with Kids - Oakland Zoo Entrance

Take it from a California local. San Francisco may get all the glory but the East Bay is the place to be for families. Cheaper prices, warmer weather, and more kid-friendly attractions is why many families like mine have chosen Oakland, Berkeley, and the surrounding Northern California towns to raise a family. I call the […]

May 16, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

9 Amazing Summer Destinations in California for Families

Summer Destinations in California - Lake Tahoe

California is a destination that can be explored year-round, but there’s something special about summer in the Golden State. The season in California conjures up iconic moments in time and popular culture, from the Summer of Love in San Francisco to the Beach Boys’ Endless Summer. Summer in California inspires wanderlust. With school out and pleasant […]

May 1, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

Visiting San Francisco’s Walt Disney Family Museum with Kids

Walt Disney Family Museum with Kids - Exterior

Think you need to go to Anaheim or Orlando to walk in Walt Disney’s footsteps? Think again. Disney history is alive and well in Northern California too. In fact, one of the most impressive collections of Disney memorabilia is on display in my hometown of San Francisco. The location? The Walt Disney Family Museum. Founded by Walt’s […]

January 26, 2017 by Leslie Harvey

10 Amazing Spring Break Destinations in California for Families

Spring Break Destinations in California - Big Sur

About a little over a year ago, my family resolved to travel more of our home state of California. We realized we were jetting around all over the country and the world while missing out on amazing destinations right in our backyard. In fact, these were the very same destinations that many other people jetted […]

September 20, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

25 Free Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids

Free Things to Do in San Francisco with Kids - Palace of Fine Arts

I consider myself lucky to call the San Francisco Bay Area home. San Francisco is a destination that travelers from all over the world yearn to visit, and all of it is in my backyard. But don’t be too jealous! As great as the city is, it’s also super-expensive – one of the priciest in […]

August 22, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

An Out of This World Evening with Ringling Bros. Circus

Ringling Bros Out of This World - Ice Skating

When my family travels, we usually make time to see several kid-friendly shows and performances. When we are home, however, we definitely don’t go to see enough. I was excited when my family was invited to see the latest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus show as it passed through my hometown. I hadn’t been to […]

March 2, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

National Parks in the San Francisco Bay Area: Where To Take Your Kids

National Parks in the San Francisco Bay Area - Muir Woods

Today we are joining with other California bloggers to share favorite family destinations in the Golden State! Find great resources in this list, plus link up your own below. When most Northern Californians think of National Parks, Yosemite looms large. Perhaps Lassen, Sequoia and Kings Canyon come to mind for the more outdoor-minded. What so […]

February 1, 2016 by Leslie Harvey

Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco with Kids: 8 Top Things to Do

Fishermans Wharf San Francisco with Kids - Sign

My hometown of San Francisco is one of the most popular family travel destinations in the world.  I’m lucky enough to live in the middle of it all with my two kids!  Of course, like many travelers, I occasionally take my hometown for granted and don’t experience everything it has to offer.  I’m making 2016 the […]

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Leslie Trips with Tykes

Welcome!  I’m Leslie, a mom of two (ages 11 and 7) who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with young kids. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really fun, even if it still involves the occasional in-flight tantrum or battle with TSA over your toddler’s juice box.

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