"Kids may forget who gave them that toy, but they will definitely remember taking a train to the ‘North Pole’ with their grandpa or riding in a horse-drawn carriage with their Nana," says Elizabeth LaBan, author of The Grandparents Handbook: Games, Activities,Tips, How-Tos, and All-Around Fun (Quirk Books, $16.95). She shares places with Kathy Baruffi for USA TODAY where grandparents and grandchildren can connect during the holidays. (Check websites for dates and times.)
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The 1.5 million twinklers that make up this interactive light show for children "are so bright you can probably see them from Nova Scotia," LaBan jokes. Don’t miss the new conservatory — a garden oasis in a Canadian winter — "or the chance to chat live with Santa at the North Pole through SantaVision," she says. 800-588-9993; calgaryzoo.org
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