A Map of the Guide

Wacfest Weekends has grown into a fairly wide collection, so here is a map. Instead of listing articles by date, it groups them by the kind of weekend you are planning. Pick the heading that sounds most like yours and start there.

A weekend built around an event

Festivals, weddings and gatherings take the most planning, and reward it. Start with what to wear to a music festival, then read about hiring tables and chairs without the usual mistakes if you are the one hosting. Couples planning a reception will find ideas in why a photo booth suits a wedding. Everything else sits under Events.

A weekend with the children

For days out and days in with the family, begin with our family weekend ideas, sorted by weather and age. If a bigger outing is on the cards, taking kids to a festival covers ear protection, meeting points and pacing. The Family shelf collects the rest.

A weekend away

Short trips are easier with the right bag and the right route. Read about the travel capsule wardrobe first, then the train travel tips for the journey itself. Hungry on arrival? Our guide to reading a ramen menu is a good companion. Browse Traveling and Tourism for more.

A weekend at home

Not every break needs a ticket. Our staycation ideas show how to make a few days at home feel like a holiday. If the house needs attention, start with what to know before hiring a deck builder or restoration glass for older windows, and keep emergency plumbing basics in mind for the days things go wrong. See Home Improvement and Home Living.

A weekend for a hobby

For building, gaming and screen time, try how block-building games shape creative thinking. Television fans will find plenty on watching at home, including greener home entertainment. The Hobbies shelf has more.

A weekend that needs an outfit

Dressing for the plan is half the fun. Alongside the festival and capsule guides, see choosing what to wear under a dress, and the Fashion shelf.

Still not sure?

The handy planners page collects short checklists for common weekends. To learn more about us, visit About Wacfest Weekends.