Tagged: special-events

This Weekend, a Bunch of Cities Are Hosting Free Guided Walks Encouraging Discovery and Connection

Every year during the first weekend of May, volunteers in cities across the world lead free "walking conversations" that encourage people to share stories about their neighborhoods,…

These Are Some of the Biggest Event Cruises of 2025

Think of an event cruise as a floating convention. You take all the normal trappings of a regular cruise, then add another layer of entertainment and social events that aren't usually…

The Best Travel Gift Cards: Just the Ticket When You Need Presents for Travelers

Are you looking for an inspired and memorable gift for the globetrotter on your list? Then consider travel gift cards, which have proliferated in recent years. They’re now available…

How to Watch the Summer Solstice at Stonehenge for Free Online

The annual summer solstice gathering at Stonehenge has been canceled this year due to the pandemic—but don't worry: There's a virtual workaround. The longest day of the year is usually…

A Reason to Cry in Your Beer: Germany’s Oktoberfest Canceled for 2020

This year's edition of Munich's Oktoberfest—the huge beer and folk festival that's synonymous with the Bavarian region and, in some minds, Germany as a whole—has been canceled. The…

How to Celebrate Massachusetts Patriots' Day Events Online

Each year on the third Monday of April, Massachusetts commemorates the start of the American Revolutionary War with Patriots' Day. The statewide celebration includes a parade in…

Amish Sotheby's: What to Expect at a Mud Sale in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

You probably don’t associate the Amish with high-voltage verbal displays—or, for that matter, high-voltage anything. If you know one thing about the Amish, it’s that they stay off the…

This Midwest American Town Is Turning 350 Years Old

You might have heard that New Orleans and San Antonio are each celebrating a 300th birthday this year. Both cities made our list of the Best Places to Go in 2018 for that very…

Beyond Broadway: Affordable Ways to See Theater and Culture In & Around NYC

Seeing a Broadway show is an absolute must for anyone visiting New York City. However, this town, and surrounding tri-state area, offers such a wide range of entertainment…