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King Tut With Kids

January 22, 2019January 21, 2019Angela Leach

Join us for a day at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, where we experience The Discovery of King Tut exhibit and explore Howard Carter’s amazing find.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trailer Video Will Blow Fans’ Minds

December 26, 2018December 26, 2018Matt Blum

Every ‘Star Wars’ fan in the galaxy will want to see this video. Trust me.

Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: The World of Coca-Cola

October 16, 2018October 15, 2018Adam DiMuzio

Now… I know what you’re saying. The World of Coca-Cola isn’t a museum per se. I can’t argue with that. At least when I took them to the Guinness Book of World Records museum it had “museum” in the title. The World of Coca-Cola… not so much.

Zendure Passport Travel Adapter: Travel With Power

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018Skip Owens

International travel can be fun, but figuring out how to keep all of your electronics powered can be a real pain. The Zendure Passport Travel Adapter has you covered for just about anywhere you want to travel, all in a single device (no attachments or adapters needed).

Keystone Comic Con – Year One Recap

September 22, 2018September 21, 2018Ray Goldfield

Few first-year conventions have a pedigree like Keystone Comic Con.

A GeekDad Takes Southampton’s Chantry Island Tour

August 31, 2018August 30, 2018Brad Moon

If you visit Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula area, be sure to check out the family-friendly Chantry Island tour out of Southampton, taking in an 1800s-era lighthouse, light keeper’s cottage, and a protected migratory bird sanctuary.

Top 3 Things To Do In Chicago

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018Anthony Karcz

We recently got a chance to hit the Windy City for a week. Cowed by the sheer number of things we wanted to do, we were still able to pack in enough to give us a tantalizing taste of the city and what it has to offer.

Start Planning Now for Free Museum Day!

August 18, 2018August 17, 2018Jenny Bristol

Mark your calendars for Free Museum Day, next month! Thanks, ‘Smithsonian Magazine’!

Would You Pay $0.42/min. to Play ‘Fortnite’ at the Airport?

July 3, 2018July 3, 2018Ken Denmead2

The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport has installed a gaming lounge where you can pay to play popular titles while you wait for your flight.

10 Things to Know For Your Family Trip to Aulani – Disney’s Hawaiian Resort

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018Ken Denmead

Aulani is Disney’s family-friendly resort on O’ahu, Hawai’i. It’s filled with pools, food, stories, and the kind of high-quality experiences that Disney is famous for all over the world. But if you want to have the best experience, here are a few things you should know.

Geek Links: Middle Earth in Color

June 7, 2018June 6, 2018Robin Brooks

Oxford’s Bodleian Library is showing of JRR Tolkien’s in a new exhibition of his drawings. BBC Arts have all the information you need and lots of pictures for those who can’t make it to the City of Dreaming Spires. Courtesy: [BBC Arts]

7 Great Things I Saw at the UK Games Expo

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018Robin Brooks

I had a great first visit to the UK Games Expo. Here are 7 great things I found at the show and fell in love with.

How to Renew a Passport in a Few Hours

May 28, 2018May 1, 2019Skip Owens33

I recently went through the ordeal of getting a brand new passport for my daughter and a very last-minute passport renewal (within just a few hours of our international flight) for my wife. If you find yourself in a situation like I did with my family then I wanted to share with you a few options.

Southern-Fried Gaming Expo 2018 Is Almost Here!

May 22, 2018May 21, 2018James Floyd Kelly

For five years now, Southern-Fried Gaming Expo (SFGE) has provided the southeast with an amazing event filled with arcade games and pinball, but as the event has grown, so has the list of things you can do while attending.

Legoland California’s Newest (Castle) Hotel Is Now Open!

May 2, 2018May 1, 2018Jenny Bristol2

The brand new Legoland Castle Hotel is now open at the Legoland California resort in Carlsbad, California!

The heroes of "Marvel Universe LIVE!" strike a pose.

A New “Marvel Universe LIVE!” Hits the Stands

March 1, 2018February 28, 2018Michael Kaufman

A new and expanded set of heroes and villains from the Marvel universe come to life to battle for the fate of the world in the latest installment of “Marvel Universe LIVE!”.

That’s a Wrap: Planet Comicon 2018

February 22, 2018February 27, 2018Joey L. Mills

Another year, another Planet Comicon in the books. GeekDad was on-site in Kansas City, Missouri, for the best Planet Comicon yet.

Geek Links: Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Opening Announced!

February 16, 2018Matt Blum

Walt Disney World has announced that the eagerly-awaited Toy Story Land will open at its Disney’s Hollywood Studios park on June 30 of this year!

Take ‘A Journey Through a History of Magic’ With Harry Potter and the British Library

November 24, 2017December 14, 2017Jenny Bristol

Learn about the curriculum at Hogwarts, along with the history of the subject of magic itself, in this new book from the British Library based on their new, popular Harry Potter exhibit.

Experiencing History First-Hand: The Somme and Compiègne

November 10, 2017August 9, 2020Rob Huddleston1

Join my family and me as we tour two key World War I sites: its bloodiest battle and the place where it ended

Henty CoPilot Backpack Review: Challenge Accepted

October 16, 2017Skip Owens

The folks over at Henty saw my review of the Tom Bihn Tri-Star and Aeronaut 30 travel bags and emailed me the following message: “This may end your love affair with Tom Bihn’s luggage.”

Challenge accepted…

Family Travel and Camp Vibes With KOA

September 28, 2017November 8, 2021Tony Nunes

No matter the season, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) have almost 500 locations promising camp vibes and redefined camping tailor made for family travel. But what if you don’t like camping?

GeekDad Travels: Red Wall Garden Hotel Is an Oasis in Beijing’s Insanity

September 23, 2017Jamie Greene

Stay at the Red Wall Garden Hotel in Beijing, and it will likely be the touchstone property that you compare every other hotel to during your visit to China. It’s just that good.

Wonders of Wildlife Is a Family Conservation Destination

September 22, 2017Joey L. Mills1

Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium is a world-class facility bringing conservation history, education, and advocacy to America’s heartland.

Introducing LEGO House: Home of the Brick!

September 21, 2017Jenny Bristol

LEGO’s new masterpiece of an attraction, LEGO House, opens in Billund, Denmark, on September 28, 2017!

Shanghai Versus Hong Kong: An Incredibly Detailed Breakdown and Comparison of China’s Disney Parks

September 8, 2017Jamie Greene7

The purpose of this post is to give a detailed comparison between Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort. How do they compare? How are they different? If you can only visit one, which should it be?