Unsure of what’s happening Martin Luther King Jr. Day? For ideas of things to do this January 16, check out the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events blog post. 

Popular activities include cook-offs, commemorations and celebrations. The calendar of events list is compiled by AAA travel editors. Search for additional event listings at AAA.com/travel. ... Read More

A federal holiday since 1986, Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year is on January 16th. Throughout the U.S., there will be parades, marches or tributes to celebrate the life and accomplishments of the honored Civil Rights activist.

The calendar of events list below is compiled by AAA travel editors. Search for additional event listings at AAA.com/travel.

ALABAMA
Jan. 16 BIRMINGHAM Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday—The museum offers free admission and events throughout the day. Location: Birmingham Civil Rights Institute. Contact: (205) 328-9696 ext. 211. Free.... Read More

Santa Fe has long been known as the place to visit for art lovers who wish to browse the 250 galleries situated throughout the small, accessible city, located on Canyon Road near the Plaza and the historic Railroad District.

But for lovers of the culinary arts, Santa Fe promises a similar bounty of restaurants to explore and enjoy. ... Read More

Although the end of December is quickly approaching, there’s still time to enjoy fun, festive December holiday events. Christmas has been a national holiday in the U.S. since 1870, and with that rich history and tradition, there is no shortage of opportunities to enjoy the holiday celebrations.

The December Holiday Events list was selected from AAA’s Calendar of Events and has been modified to reflect activities that are currently taking place. ... Read More

Relax, kick back and enjoy this festive season by engaging in some of the exciting December holiday activities selected from AAA’s Calendar of Events!

Whether you’re home for the holidays or traveling in the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico, you’ll find plenty of ideas from AAA’s event staff on the December Holiday Events list.... Read More

With Thanksgiving only a day away, don’t forget about these fun, festive activities happening Thanksgiving Day and throughout December. 

Check out the events listed below for things to do Thanksgiving weekend. For the complete list of Things to Do Thanksgiving Weekend Besides Eat Turkey, click here. We hope you have a great holiday! Happy Thanksgiving!... Read More

With about 280 million turkeys sold for Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s fair to say that this holiday revolves around eating— and spending time with family, of course. To help you fight the after-dinner drowsiness, the travel editors have compiled a Thanksgiving holiday events list, which you can find by clicking here.... Read More

Did you know that Halloween trick-or-treating can be traced back to the Middle Ages? Although the tradition has changed over time, the idea of giving out candy has remained the same. 

Along with dressing up in costumes and enjoying some chocolatey treats, enjoy time with your family at the kid-friendly Halloween activities listed below. To see a full list of Halloween events across the U.S. and Canada, see our Kooky, Spooky Things to do for Halloween post.... Read More

A few weeks ago, we celebrated Thanksgiving here in Canada, and as many families do my family gathered in Windsor, Ontario, for the holiday weekend. Relatives traveled from all over southern Ontario to share a turkey meal together, and after a long day of eating and drinking, we thought it would be fun to do something a bit more energetic the next day – something that would help us feel less guilty over our calorie-rich indulgences.... Read More

A simply perfect autumn evening takes place each October at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Rhode Island. Over 5,000 small and large-sized pumpkins are intricately carved by skillful artists and illuminated to the delight of 80,000 annual visitors.

This year’s celebration is back at Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, which is my favorite venue. The quarter-mile trail is flat and wide, so it is perfect for those with little ones in strollers. With themed music playing over the speakers, hot cider in hand and the park a-glow, this event makes for an unforgettable night.... Read More