When you think of Sonoma County, images of rolling vineyards and clinking wine glasses likely surface, and kids might not come to mind. But there are actually tons of fun things to do in California's wine country with kids. A huge portion of those fun Sonoma County family activities are in Santa Rosa, making this city the perfect home base for a Sonoma Valley family vacation.

Walk around Santa Rosa and you'll see reminders everywhere that this city is home to the Charles M. Schulz Museum, where the origin of the Peanuts are on full display. Santa Rosa has arts, culture, an incredible children's museum with water play, and a Serengeti safari with rhinos and giraffes.

Read on to learn about all the many things to do in Santa Rosa with kids. If visiting a few vineyards is on your Sonoma County bucket list, check out our list of kid-friendly wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Our San Francisco Visitors' Guide for Families is full of more Northern California fun.

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Explore the outdoors with your family on one of the many amazing hiking trails around Orlando. Family hikes are a great way to unplug together, boost mental and physical health, and enjoy beautiful Florida scenery.

We’ve rounded up the best family-friendly hiking spots around Orlando and beyond. Many of these trails are stroller-friendly, easy enough for little legs, and even feature extras like playgrounds and picnic areas to make a full day of it. Don’t forget your outdoor essentials: bug spray, sunscreen, water, and a few snacks to keep everyone fueled for the adventure.

Hiking is also an option at many of Central Florida’s natural springs. Add to the outdoor fun with a geocaching scavenger hunt or by hiding painted rocks for others to find.

As the leaves change color and a chill fills the air, parents of teens face a spooky challenge: finding Halloween plans that are more "gore" and less "bore." We've compiled a list of 13 teen-worthy Halloween events that, dare we say, are fire.

Find more Halloween events for kids of every age in our Halloween Fun and Activities Guide for New Jersey Kids. 

Find big fun in a small-town setting 30 minutes south of Atlanta in beautiful Newnan, GA! Complete with a charming downtown court square and a growing collection of family-friendly attractions, Newnan make for the perfect day trip. Outdoor destinations, indoor fun, and truly unique dining options promise to make this Georgia city a family fun spot you’ll want to visit again and again. Keep reading to learn more about Newnan and why this quaint city will be the best day trip for families!

Luray, Virginia is only about a one-to two-hour drive southwest of DC proper, but it feels like a world away. Home to caverns to explore, kid-friendly wineries and breweries, and fun campgrounds, Luray truly comes alive in autumn, when Shenandoah National Park and the surrounding areas burst into an array of vibrant fall colors. There is something for everyone to enjoy in Luray in the fall.

Read ahead for the perfect fall-weekend itinerary that combines classic fall fun with attractions unique to Luray, Virginia. Then check out our DC Fall Day Trips Guide for more autumn family fun, including the best fall hikes to see fall foliage.

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