by Stowaway Magazine | Jul 2, 2016 | Happenings, Spring 2016
“April showers bring May flowers”—and with them, flower festivals. These events are found in many different countries and cultures, so no matter where you are in the world, you’re certain to find a flower festival nearby and people with whom to celebrate the advent of...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 9, 2016 | Happenings, Winter 2016
While we shiver in the northern hemisphere during our winter months, much of the southern hemisphere is a summery paradise. However, there is one temperature both hemispheres have in common: the heat of competition. Snow and sand art competitions are some of the...
by Stowaway Magazine | May 7, 2015 | Fall 2015, Happenings
Storytelling is no longer limited to campfire circles or children’s reading time at the library. The oral tradition of storytelling lives on in festivals across America. Whether you’re looking for a humorous tall tale, a mystical folk story, or a musical travelogue,...
by Stowaway Magazine | Mar 27, 2015 | Happenings, Spring 2015
Snow is melting. Flowers are blooming. Birds are chirping. And roller coasters are racing. Spring is the perfect season to take a trip with family or friends to a theme park. If you’re not sure which park to choose, or even which parks are near you, take a look at...
by Stowaway Magazine | Jan 16, 2015 | Happenings, Winter 2015
Chinese New Year, a holiday steeped in folklore and tradition, originated from an ancient Chinese legend. As the story goes, the beginning of each New Year brought the Nian, a terrible beast that preyed on livestock and villagers alike. After much suffering, the...
by Stowaway Magazine | Dec 4, 2014 | Fall 2014, Happenings
The crunch of leaves underfoot and the smell of a fresh pie in the oven can mean only one thing: autumn is here! Take a look at some of the fun fall festivals happening this season across the United States. Huckleberry Festival The Annual Huckleberry Festival...
