Gratis family fun

We pretty much live for fun-filled family days with the little ones, especially when they don’t entail spending a pretty penny, so we’re excited to tell you about Amtrak’s National Train Day. Taking place on Saturday, May 12^th in select cities throughout the country (NY, Chicago, LA, Philadelphia…), there’s an incredible educational component for kids to the activity-driven day. The number of things going on is a bit overwhelming so we’ve outlined some of the most notable events for you…See you all there!

Kids activities for Chicago include:

· Arts and crafts activities (think coloring, play-doh, blocks, legs, etc.)

· Wii (focused on dancing or physical fitness)

· Local Chicago Choir

· Miss Lori

· Radio Disney will be “emceeing” the event and offering kid-friendly programming all day.

Kids activities for Los Angeles include:

· Arts and crafts activities (think coloring, play-doh, blocks, legs, etc.)

· Wii (dancing or physical fitness)

· The All American Boys Chorus

· Aaron Nigel Smith

· Dora the Explorer will be on-site to entertain and engage with children.

· Ringling Brothers Clown will juggle and captivate attendees.

Kids activities for Philly include:

· Arts and crafts activities (think coloring, play-doh, blocks, legs, etc.)

· Wii (dancing or physical fitness)

· Philadelphia Boys Choir

· Ernie & Neal

· Radio Disney will be “emceeing” the event and offering kid-friendly programming all day.

Kids activities for NYC include:

· Arts and crafts activities (think coloring, play-doh, blocks, legs, etc.)

· Wii (dancing or physical fitness)

· Vy Higginsen’s Teen Choir

· Bari Koral Family Rock band

· Radio Disney will be “emceeing” the event and offering kid-friendly programming all day.

We’re just crossing our fingers that we don’t loose the hubbies as soon as they spot the Wii…

Dish with us: Have you participated in National Train Day before?