The Museum of Glass, part of Tacoma's Museum District (photo by Cheryl Landes) After approximately a year of closures due to COVID, Tacoma's Museum District is springing to life again starting in early April, when the museums gradually reopen at limited capacity and safety measures in place. The Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Avenue, … Continue reading The Tacoma Museum District starts reopening in April 2021
The red rocks of Sedona, Arizona (photo credit: Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau) Got cabin fever? If you can't go anywhere, here's a remedy: Enjoy Sedona, Arizona's natural beauty no matter where you are. The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has a webpage with four webcams to choose from. Or you … Continue reading Enjoy beautiful views of Sedona, Arizona, from anywhere
The Reckless Abandon iris from Schreiner's Iris Gardens in Salem, Oregon (photo by Cheryl Landes) In the years before COVID-19 gripped the world, Shreiner's Iris Gardens in Salem, Oregon, hosted an iris festival during bloom season in May, in conjunction with KeizerFEST. Their iris fields and display gardens were open during that time. Last year's … Continue reading Schreiner’s Iris Gardens planning to reopen display gardens this spring
Photo by Cheryl Landes The 2021 Daffodil Festival, a popular event at the Long Tom Grange in Junction City, Oregon, has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19. "Several have reached out already, but we just wanted to make it official. The Daffodil Festival WILL NOT be happening this year," organizers posted on the event's … Continue reading 2021 Daffodil Festival cancelled in Junction City
Photo by Cheryl Landes Last year, the annual daffodil festival in Amity, Oregon, cancelled due to COVID. This year throughout March and in early April, the town is hosting virtual events. Some are online and others are outside. Each weekend has a theme. March 12-14 is the Awakening weekend, which kicked off with National Plant … Continue reading 2021 March of Daffodils celebrates virtually throughout March and early April
Photo credit: Disneyland via Facebook Disneyland is reopening in Anaheim, California, on Friday, April 30, with limited capacity and restrictions on some attractions. Disneyland Park and the Disneyland California Adventure park will be open to California residents only because of the state's COVID restrictions. Park reservations are required, as is admission for visitors ages 3 … Continue reading Disneyland reopening April 30, with limitations
The Seattle Moisture Festival cancelled last year due to COVID, but it's back this year. It's family friendly, and you can watch it from anywhere! This year, the festival fesatures four comedy/varieté shows from April Fool's Day through April 4. The shows on April 1, 2, and 3 start at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time, and … Continue reading Watch the 2021 Moisture Festival from anywhere
After a year's hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemimc, the Newberg Camellia Festival returns with a combination of in-person and online events on Saturday, April 10. All in-person events will be held at the Chehalem Cultural Center. Buy camellias and other plants for landscaping at the plant sale in the Grand Ballroom and Back Patio … Continue reading 2021 Newberg Camellia Festival a hybrid event
Photo by Cheryl Landes The organizers of the annual Florence Rhodendron Festival have announced that the 2021 event has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. They plan to resume in 2022. "We cannot wait to welcome visitors back to Florence to enjoy all that Oregon’s Coastal Playground has to offer as soon as … Continue reading 2021 Florence Rhododendron Festival cancelled
Photo credit: Eddie V's Prine Seafood in Burlington, Massachusetts, one of the participating restaurants in the 2021 Dine Out Boston event Dine Out Boston is a great opportunity to try new restaurants and old favorites at a reduced price from Sunday, March 14, through Sunday, March 28. Choose either dine-in or take-out at more than … Continue reading 2021 Dine Out Boston March 14-28
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