When people picture “family adventure,” they often imagine big, bucket-list trips but some of our very best family adventures have happened on a short timeline: long weekends or random weekdays, close to home experiences, something in the 3-4ish day range. If you’ve been craving adventure, this is permission to think smaller, closer, and more often. Here's how to plan weekend adventures and short getaways with kids including choosing a destination, planning activities, and ge