Hippity hoppity, Trekaroo officially has Easter Egg Hunt fever! Our Superoos and Destination Guroos have been working at a feverish pace, gathering info on some of the best hunts across America. If you don’t see your neck of the woods represented, help your community out and create a list of your own. Once its created, we will be sure to add it to this post and spread the word about your fabulous tips.
Photo by: Flickr/wealhtheow1
If you are looking for an Easter Egg Hunts in the South then check out:
Easter Egg Hunts in and around Tampa Bay
Easter Egg Hunts in Northern Florida and the Panhandle
Easter Egg Hunts in Central and South Florida
East Coasters should check out these egg hunt lists:
Easter Egg Hunts in Massachusetts
Easter Egg Hunts in Washington
Easter Events in New York City and New York State
God blessed Texas…. with plenty of great Easter Egg Hunts:
Easter Egg Hunts in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex
Enjoy the California sunshine at one of these great hunts:
Easter Egg Hunts in California
Easter Egg Hunts in Northern California
Easter Egg Hunts in Orange County and San Diego
Easter Egg Hunts in the Temecula area
Easter Egg Hunts in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara
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Sharlene Earnshaw (aka doubleadventure) is Blogger-in-chief for Trekaroo and the blogger behind Double the Adventure.
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THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO ERIN COOK, RANDOM.ORG PICKED COMMENT #48 WHICH WAS YOURS!
Confession- I am a Gossip Girl addict. There is just something about the fictional world of Manhattan’s elite that draws me in week after week. Its a gloriously addicting combination of fashion, drama and New York City culture and I love every minute of it. This past summer, I had the pleasure of staying on the Upper East Side at the Affinia Gardens Hotel and I found myself constantly looking for Gossip Girl sites as I walked the neighborhood. Unfortunately, I had no idea where anything was and didn’t find Constance or St Judes! I wish I would have known about On Location Tours.
On Location Tours is a company specializing in bringing tourists into the world of New York tv and movies. Trekaroo’s own Liling Pang recently had the privilege of taking the New York Movies and TV Sites Tour with her seven year old and had a great time. During the 3.5 hour bus tour they went from location to location, watching movie clips featuring the very sites they were visiting. Rebecca, their guide, was a walking encyclopedia of information, making the entire experience that much more enjoyable. Liling recommends the tour for any movie buff and suggests that children be at least 7 due to the duration of the experience. You can read her entire review here.
In addition to the tour mentioned above, On Location Tours also features a Classic New York Movie Sites tour, Sopranos Sites tour, and a Gossip Girl Sites tour. We are excited to announce the company has offered a 20% discount on all mentioned tours to Trekaroo readers- simply use the code TREK20 when purchasing tickets.
Now, on to the giveaway….
The Steal: Win 2 Tickets to On Location Tour’s Gossip Girl Sites Tour
Details: One lucky winner will receive two tickets to the On Location Gossip Girl Sites Tour. The tour includes checking out the hotel that is home to the Bass and Van Der Woodsen families, visiting Constance & St Jude’s, seeing the lavish 5th Avenue building that Blair Waldorf calls home, holding court on the Met Steps, getting a treat from the Humphrey’s favorite bakery and more! Tours take place on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at noon and last approximately 3.5 hours.
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: Leave a comment.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Write a review on Trekaroo and post a link to it in the comments each review gets you 5 entries
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only
Deadline to enter: Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 11:59PM PST
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
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Sharlene Earnshaw (aka doubleadventure) is Blogger-in-chief for Trekaroo and the blogger behind Double the Adventure.
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When the producers of the 2-time Tony and Drama Desk Award-winning comedy invited our family to watch this spoof of Alfred Hitchcock’s murder mystery – 39 Steps, I wasn’t sure what to expect for our 7 year old. However, from the moment the lights dimmed and the stage broke into life, our 7 year old became progressively spellbound by the experience.
As an adult, I was absolutely thrilled by the brilliance with which a cast of 4 was able to play a 140 characters. This clever and absurd rendition of Alfred Hitchcock’s murder mystery was filled with unexpected interpretations and wildly hilarious moments. What I enjoyed most about the performance was being reminded that great theatrical performances don’t need extravagant sets, costumes or a 100 piece orchestra. 39 Steps is a performance where the power of suggestion and exaggeration tug your imagination out of the closet and transport you into a different reality. We thoroughly enjoyed this show filled with many laughs, mystery, suspense, and a touch of romance.
I was a little concerned that the story line of a murder mystery would be too much for a 7 year old. There are 2 shooting scenes where blanks are fired from a revolver that caused him to jump visibly, but all in all, the comical way in which these events unfolded on stage did not disturb him at all. In any case, I was delighted that he was able to appreciate the artistry with which the directors and actors commanded on this stage. Theatre is an art form that young people are slowly loosing the appreciation for as productions lean more and more on special effects to draw their audiences in. 39 Steps isn’t so. It’s artistically ingenious and I was delighted that our 7 year old had the opportunity to savor it.
It was with great sadness that I learned that 39 Steps just announced that their last performance will be Jan 16, 2011. Time is running out to watch this brilliant performance. I highly recommend that families with kids ages 9 and up try to catch the show before it’s final bow.
Here’s one of my favorite scenes from 39 steps.
Planning your trip to New York with kids? Check out:
The Steal: Win 2 Tickets to the comedy 39 Steps
Details: One lucky winner will win two tickets to a performance of 39 Steps at New World Stages in New York City
Winner: One (1) winner
Prize: Two Tickets to any performance of 39 Steps
HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: Leave a comment telling us which scene you liked the best. Watch scenes of 39 steps here.
For additional entries, feel free to do any or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra entry but be sure to LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH ONE.
- Follow 39 Steps on Twitter
- Like 39 Steps on Facebook
- Write a review on Trekaroo and post a link to it in the comments each review gets you 5 entries
- Subscribe to the Trekaroo Blog
- Tweet a link to this Monday Mad Steal via @Trekaroo
- Post this on your Facebook Wall using the Facebook Share link above
- Fan Trekaroo on Facebook
- Follow Trekaroo on Twitter
- Post this giveaway on your blog
- Subscribe to Trekaroo in your reader
Rules and guidelines:
- 18 years of age or older
- US Residents only (Alaska and Hawaii residents are not eligible to win the Koolatron Travel Cooler)
Deadline to enter: Sunday,December 26, 2010 at 11:59PM PST
Contest Restrictions: Prize is valid for two full price orchestra/mezzanine seats to The 39 Steps on a select performance through January 16th, 2011. Winner will have the option to choose from a variety of dates. Some blackout dates apply.
The Deal: Trekaroo Families Get Up to 50% off Tickets
$39 – Best available seats (Wed & Thurs performances only)
$55 – Rear Mezzanine seats (all performances)
$65 – Orchestra & Front Row Mezzanine (all performances)
SAVE OVER 50%! Tickets regularly priced at $69.50 – $89.50.
HOW TO ORDER:
1. VISIT http://www.BroadwayOffers.com and use code TNHHC210
2. CALL (212) 947-8844 and mention code TNHHC210
3. BRING a printout of this discount to New World Stages at 340 West 50th Street
Restrictions: Offer valid for select seats at all performances through 1/16/11. Limit 10 tickets per order. All prices include a $1.50 facility fee. Offer is subject to availability and may be revoked at any time.
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
Thanks to Contest for Moms, Online Sweepstakes, CashNet Sweepstakes, and Sweepstakes Advantage.
Their high kicks are famous. The show is a bona fide holiday classic. For over 75 years, the Rockettes have been entertaining families with their annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular. For decades, only families who were in New York City had the privilege of attending the show, but these days, even those of us on the West Coast have an opportunity to see the show.
The Rockettes are currently in the midst of a national tour, bringing the Christmas Spectacular to 25 cities along the way. In between shows, the Rockettes are kept busy with promotional appearances and charity events. Last Friday, I met up with the Rockettes at Fire Station #11 in Anaheim, CA, where they were “kicking off’ the annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive. For 18 years, Southern California firefighters have collected toys to help the less fortunate. The drive has been been incredibly successful, and 500,000 toys were collected last year!
After the kick off, I had the opportunity to talk to Rockette Vanessa Mc Mahan, and ask her a few questions about the Christmas Spectacular:
Trekaroo: What do families who attend the show have to look forward to?
Vanessa: The arena tour is the exact same tour that is in New York, but on a much larger scale. You have the lights, the costumes, everything is larger than life. We have an LED screen this year and its the third year we are touring with this company so we’re really excited to be bring this show to families across America.
Trekaroo: Do you have a favorite part of the show?
Vanessa: One of my favorite parts of the show is when Santa takes the kids on a journey to Santa’s workshop where all the ragdolls come to life. The Rockettes are dressed as ragdolls and Santa puts a spell on us and its nice to see the kids’ smiles when we come to life. Oh- and there is a special message that we spell out at the end of the show which is really fun.
Trekaroo: What is the minimum age you would recommend for children to view the show?
Vanessa: There is really no minimum or maximum age. Its good for all ages and all families. People might think their child isn’t going to sit through it but my little cousin went and he was only a year old. He was just fascinated the entire time he was watching the show.
Trekaroo: As a Rockette you have had the opportunity to travel around the country on tour. Do you have a favorite travel destination that you would like to recommend to families?
Vanessa: I really like California but I also like Portland, OR. Its beautiful, it has a wonderful atmosphere, there’s lots to do, plus there is fresh air and I really love that. I am from the Midwest so its pretty flat there. I like seeing the mountains and smelling the fresh air.
Trekaroo: Any advice for little girls with big dreams of becoming a Rockette one day?
Vanessa: Oh of course! I would say just to follow your dreams. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do anything. It actually took me four times of auditioning for the Rockettes to finally get it. So as long as you really want your dreams to come true and you have the tools, you just have to follow your heart.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular will be at the Honda Center in Orange County December 6-7. Toys will be collected at Honda Center during each Rockettes performance so if your family gets a chance to attend, don’t forget to bring a toy!
The Steal: Get 20% off tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Purchase tickets to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular tour online at ticketmaster and use the promo code: train to receive 20% off the price of tickets to the show!
What is Monday Madness?
Every Monday, Trekaroo announces on our blog, either a fantastic giveaway or an incredible deal. It could be a green water bottle, a hotel stay on Maui or theme park tickets. Return every Monday to the Talking Trekaroo Blog for the details. Want a reminder? Become a Trekaroo member or follow us on facebook or twitter.
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Sharlene Earnshaw (aka doubleadventure) is Blogger-in-chief for Trekaroo and the blogger behind Double the Adventure.
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Welcome to 
One of our nation’s biggest Thanksgiving traditions takes place every year on the skyscraper lined streets of Manhattan. For 84 years, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has delighted both young and old with floats, marching bands, and those world famous balloons. For many of us, watching the parade has been a part of our Thanksgiving Day for as long as we can remember.
The parade first began as Christmas parade filled with employees of Macy’s and animals from the Central Park Zoo. The balloons made their first appearance three years later, and were released up into the air as a grand finale. Much to the surprise of organizers, the balloons burst above the Manhattan skyline, so the balloons were improved and the nest year they included address labels so that anyone who found them could turn the giant balloons back in to Macy’s for a prize. Due to rubber and helium shortages, the parade was silenced during World War II. 650lbs of rubber from the deflated balloons were donated to the war effort. The parade was televised nationally for the first time in 1947, starting a parade viewing tradition that has continued for generations.
If you are attending the massive celebration for the first time, you may have some questions on how to “do” the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade right. here are our tips on how to have a successful parade experience that will live on in the memories of your children forever.
- What is the 2010 parade route? This year’s parade begins at 77th street and Central Park West. It heads south down Central Park West until reaching Central Park South. From there, it heads east until reaching 7th Avenue where it will once again head south. Once the parade reaches 42nd Street, it will head east once again before heading south one final time on 6th Avenue. When the procession approaches 34th Street, it will head west until reaching Herald’s Square, home of the most famous Macy’s on the planet.
- How crowded will it be? Very crowded. The parade brings out the masses so be prepared to share the streets with 3.5 million other parader-goers. Make sure sure to keep a firm grip on little ones’ hands. With everyone looking up at the balloons, it only takes a second to lose sight of a tyke wandering off.
- Are there family friendly hotels along the route? Doubletree Times Square, Trump International Towers, Le Parker Meridien, and Marriott Marquis are among the Trekaroo member recommended hotels along the route. Those who have attended the parade agree that a parade view room on one of the lower levels of the hotel is worth the splurge.
- Can I watch the balloons being inflated? Yes you can and you should! The balloons are inflated 77th and 81st Streets between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue from 3-10PM the day prior to the event. There will still be crowds but your chances of getting up close to the balloons are much higher.
- What time should we arrive for the parade? The Macy’s official parade website says that people should start arriving at 7AM for a 9AM parade start. Your best bet is to try to arrive between 6 and 7 and DON”T LEAVE, or else you will lose your spot to someone else. Chairs are not recommended, but a thermos full of hot chocolate and plenty of warm clothes are.
- Where is the best place to watch the parade from the ground? According to Trekaroo user Smithfamily ” The best place for watching the whole parade is from Columbus Circle which is at the corner of Central Park South (CPS) and Central Park West (CPW). It’s a fabulous location with easy access to subways and lots of great sites. You’re also right on the doorstep of Central Park which is full of activities for your kids.”
Related:
- Restaurants In New York City Serving Thanksgiving Menu Who Welcome Kids
- Discussion On Best Places to View the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- TIps on Visiting NYC for the Thanksgiving Day Parade
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Sharlene Earnshaw (aka doubleadventure) is Blogger-in-chief for Trekaroo and the blogger behind Double the Adventure.
Travel with kids to: CA | CO | DC | FL | HI | IL | MA | NC | NY | OR | PA | TN | TX | VA | WA
