By Melanie Carr #8, Escapees RV Club Vice President
Festival season is here, and these events are excellent learning opportunities for children. While attending festivals with children can be overwhelming for some, many of these events are family-friendly and offer
activities to keep them happy and entertained.
Here are five events that will take place between summer and fall of 2018. Even if the events are not on your travel route, you might find that they are worth adding to your must-do list for 2019.
Located in the desert, this biannual event offers attendees a wide range of experiences, including live music, arts and a robust schedule of activities for children through their “Kidsville.” RV parking options with hook-ups or dry-camping are available. A few BLM (Bureau of Land Management) options are available in the surrounding the area that you can review on www.campendium.com. Children 10 and under are free.
Strawberry Music Festival
Groveland, California • May 24–28, 2018 Tuolumne, California • August 30–September 3, 2018 www.strawberrymusic.com
This music festival takes place in two unique locations in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It offers musical performances, activities for children, workshops and more. Full-hookup and partial-hookup options are available for RVers. Children six and under are free.
This event provides a fantastic opportunity for roadschoolers to learn about communities from around the world. There are opportunities to learn about other cultures through music, dance, crafts, food and other living traditions. For 2018, this event will highlight the cultures of Africa, Armenia and Catalonia. And, the best part—it’s free!
This is a fantastic festival for foodies. Once inside, you will find taco-topia, 50 restaurants serving tacos. There are other fun activities such as eating contests and live music. There is a kids’ zone featuring seven to 10 attractions, including a bungee trampoline, bounce houses, slides and more. Children can enjoy kids’ food vendors with treats such as ice cream and shaved-ice. Children age 12 and under are free.
Lego lovers rejoice! Here you will find hands-on activities and attractions designed to inspire, educate and entertain. Notable attractions include a Lego mini-golf course, inspiration stations, a speedway to build a custom Lego derby car, shopping for unique and rare Lego sets and much more.
This event is held at several locations throughout the U.S. Visit the website for more information.
Your tips for RVing with children could appear in a future “Camping Kids” column. Send your tips for organization, storage, safety, socialization or other aspects of traveling with children to melaniecarr@escapees.com.