GuideChoosing repellent in pregnancy and childhood: read the back of the bottle
A baby picture or a natural claim cannot replace an active ingredient and an age label. Combine clothing, netting and correctly used products for everyday protection.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventNational Day at the museum: music and cultural experiences
Folk songs, dance, water puppetry and cultural activities shared the National Day programme at the Museum of the Cultures of Vietnam's Ethnic Groups in Thai Nguyen, held from 30 August to 2 September 2026. This guide looks back at the completed programme rather than advertising daily performances.
Thai Nguyen · Historical programme: 30 August–2 September 2026. The source does not extend it to 6 September.Open information →EventKiss of the Sea: nightly fireworks at Sunset Town
Kiss of the Sea at Sunset Town in southern Phu Quoc combines an outdoor production with water, light and fireworks. Decide first whether the aim is the complete show or an evening walk: seeing fireworks from nearby is not equivalent to having a place inside the performance area.
An Giang · Nightly · around 9:30pm in the 2026 guide; confirmOpen information →GuideChoosing contraception starts with the life you need it to fit
Effectiveness matters, but it is not the only question. Daily routines, health, bleeding preferences, privacy, and future pregnancy plans all belong in the consultation.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventCBME Vietnam 2026 – International Children, Baby and Maternity Fair
CBME Vietnam 2026 is a maternity-and-baby industry exhibition at SECC, not a children's play festival. Its sectors include nutrition, care products, strollers, car seats and toys. Parents appear among the intended visitor groups, but registration, admission terms and the practical value of each exhibitor should be checked in advance.
Ho Chi Minh City · 19–21 November 2026, 09:00–17:00. Check the official notice and visitor-registration conditions before attending.Open information →GuideChoosing a maternity hospital in Vietnam: beyond the beautiful room
Compare clinical capability, your voice in care, the journey and costs when birth does not follow the expected course.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSuspected dengue in pregnancy: seek care early, even when the fever falls
Fever in pregnancy needs prompt assessment. Recognizing deterioration, avoiding self-medication and preventing daytime bites belong in one plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideIron, calcium, DHA and folic acid: read the label before planning the clock
Look at serving size, active nutrient amounts and overlap between products before buying another supposedly complete pregnancy bundle.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventBuon Xao: the moon-day festival of Ke On
Buon Xao is scheduled for 29–30 September 2026 at the Le Loi citadel site in Ke On, Tien Dong. Its community setting is the point: understanding how people remember and gather, rather than expecting a packaged tourist programme with every performance and activity arranged for visitors.
Nghe An · 29–30 Sep 2026 · 19th–20th days of the eighth lunar monthOpen information →GuideFamily travel vaccines: start with the itinerary, not a package
A city weekend and a rural month raise different questions. Prepare the information that lets each family member have an appropriate plan, especially during pregnancy or childhood.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideTaking a child for care in Can Tho: the journey there and the plan home
Choose urgency before the registration lane, give a useful clinical account and keep paperwork or specialist schedules from becoming a delay.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideBHYT for a child's care in 2026: understanding entitlement and the bill
An active card, entitlement rate and payable services are different questions. Prepare documents, handle data failures and clarify the bill without delaying emergency care.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideDengue in children: the temperature falls, the watching continues
Deterioration can appear as fever settles. Follow abdominal pain, vomiting, bleeding, alertness, breathing, drinking and urine, not just the thermometer.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA child needs care in Da Nang: the right urgency, the right destination
One hospital name can point to different sites. Build an outpatient and emergency route, including when the city or language is unfamiliar.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAges one to three: read the whole day, not every mouthful
A Vietnam-focused toddler roadmap connecting food, sleep, communication, teeth, vaccination records and safety without turning childhood into a scorecard.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAir quality and heat in Viet Nam: when to take children outside
Cooler weather does not guarantee cleaner air, and good AQI does not remove heat risk. Read the right scale, adapt the outing and know when to stop.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventThe Quintessence of Vietnam: a village becomes a stage
The Quintessence of Vietnam at Grand World Phu Quoc tells cultural stories through stage architecture, performers and changing scenes. The operator lists daily performances at 20:15–21:00 and a displayed VND 300,000 price. Choose the actual show ticket rather than confuse it with a Grand World walk or a southern-island production.
An Giang · Daily · 8:15–9pm on the official pageOpen information →GuideA vaccination visit in Da Nang: choose the site and keep the series connected
Plan from booking to the observation area, using Da Nang CDC's documented process without treating one provider's arrangements as a citywide rule.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventQuang Ngai Sea and Island Festival 2026: a symphony with salt in the air
Quang Ngai's completed 2026 Sea and Island Tourism Festival connected mainland settings with maritime and island stories. The 30 May opening at Pham Van Dong Square was one distinct occasion. A Ly Son journey, heritage enquiry and stage evening should not be collapsed into a single travel commitment.
Quang Ngai · 2026-05-30 – 2026-06-28: historical edition; not a live scheduleOpen information →GuideGestational diabetes: keep familiar meals, rethink the portions
A bowl of pho does not tell the whole glucose story. A practical way to plan noodles, rice, fruit and drinks without turning pregnancy nutrition into a hunger contest.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventTata Show: Nha Trang storytelling in light
Tata Show brings music, water, fire and light to Mythical Square at VinWonders Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island. The listed window is 19:30–20:10. For a family, saving energy for the evening and planning the return journey matter as much as choosing a view of the stage.
Khanh Hoa · Daily, 19:30-20:10 on the official page; reconfirm for your visit.Open information →GuideThe meal you take along: safer food and water on a family outing
You do not need to pack the kitchen. Know which foods need cooling, where water and ice come from, and when discarding a meal is the sensible choice.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideIs this labour? When to call and when to go in
Contractions are only part of the decision. Leaking waters, bleeding, movement changes, gestational age and travel all belong in the call.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideThe first tooth, and a small habit that starts now
Use the right amount of fluoride toothpaste, brush through resistance, protect teeth between feeds and know when a dentist is needed.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuidePregnancy in Vietnam: a care roadmap from a positive test to after birth
Not a universal testing timetable, but a sequence of important decisions: starting care, understanding results, connecting clinic and birth hospital, and planning postpartum support.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideChild diarrhoea: getting rehydration right and knowing when to leave
From the ORS sachet in your hand to the next feed: a practical guide to diarrhoea care, dehydration and the limits of home treatment.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideVaccination in Can Tho: choose continuity, then plan the individual visit
Distinguish public sessions, paid vaccination and assessment of a complex history. Reconcile records before travelling or committing to a package.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuidePregnancy vaccination in Vietnam: one visit, three clear decisions
What is appropriate now, what needs more information, and what belongs after birth? Start with documented history and the actual product, not a universal calendar.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventBay Nui cow racing: a morning of mud and speed
The 31st Bay Nui cow race is scheduled for 07:30 on 10 October 2026 near Tho Mit Pagoda in An Cu, with about 60 pairs expected. The coordination of animals and handler is the focus. Families should watch from spectator areas, not approach the course as an animal-contact activity.
An Giang · 7:30am · 10 Oct 2026Open information →GuideChildren in the heat: protect the body, not only the skin
Shade, age-appropriate fluids and sunscreen do different jobs. Understanding them helps families distinguish a needed break from a medical emergency.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventDaily Water Puppet Performances – Thang Long Theatre
Thang Long's water-puppet performances combine puppets on water with traditional music and singing in a seated theatre format near Hoan Kiem Lake. It is a compact cultural option rather than a drop-in play activity; choose around your child's tolerance for watching a show and confirm tickets directly with the theatre.
Hanoi · Performed daily, usually 5–7 shows; exact times vary by day, so check and book in advance.Open information →EventOne hundred years of Khe Sanh coffee
Khe Sanh's coffee centenary proposes an opening on the evening of 24 October 2026. Its subject puts growers and the work behind a coffee bean at the centre. Families can explore that story without making coffee tasting the children's activity or assuming every programme strand shares the opening schedule.
Quang Tri · Proposed opening 24 Oct 2026 · confirm the final programmeOpen information →EventMoc Chau culture week: confirm the closing schedule
Moc Chau's completed 2026 Culture and Tourism Week comes into focus through its cultural camps and Muong Chanh pottery demonstration. Rather than treating the plateau as one interchangeable backdrop, this archive follows the hands of makers and the communities behind particular practices, with craft as a tangible starting point.
Son La · 27 Aug–4 or 5 Sep 2026; historical, earlier closing dates differOpen information →EventThe Tay Son battle drum at Quang Trung Museum
Tay Son battle drums at Quang Trung Museum in Gia Lai connect history with rhythm and movement. Their interest lies in hearing structure, not simply volume. Families travelling specifically for a performance should ask the museum about an actual session rather than assume it accompanies every museum visit.
Gia Lai · Recurring programme · confirm sessionOpen information →Event“Idol Zoobiz” Animal Parade – Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Saigon Zoo's “Idol Zoobiz” parade brings selected animals into a recurring programme on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. It can anchor a shorter zoo visit, but is not an invitation to unrestricted animal contact. Confirm the day's time, route and participating animals with the zoo.
Ho Chi Minh City · The second and fourth Sunday of each month under the current schedule. Time and route can change for weather or animal care; check before visiting.Open information →EventBack to Tay Do – Landowner Role-play Experience
My Khanh's “Landowner Visits the Village” experience combines costumed role-play, tea and cakes, garden visiting and Southern amateur music. Published pricing begins with groups of eight, so it is not equivalent to a show available on arrival. Smaller families should ask how booking, group size and total charges work.
Can Tho · Choose a requested date within the attraction's daily 07:30–17:00 hours; confirm availability before travel.Open information →GuideGiving birth in Cần Thơ: connect your appointments, admission and journey home
Not a hospital ranking, but a practical plan for families nearby or travelling in, with distinct routes for antenatal care, emergencies and newborn follow-up.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventDragon Bridge Fire and Water Show
Da Nang's Dragon Bridge presents fire and water at 21:00 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays under the tourism portal's schedule. The performance is brief, but waiting and leaving may take longer. Choose a view away from the spray and consider whether the late hour suits your child.
Da Nang · Friday, Saturday, Sunday and major holidays at 21:00; about two minutes of fire followed by three minutes of water. Recheck the day's schedule.Open information →GuideAfter the birth: connecting registration, residence and your baby's BHYT
A hospital birth record is not a civil birth certificate, and one linked application does not mean every result is complete. A practical way to follow the process while caring for a newborn.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAn antenatal visit in Đà Nẵng: the right clinic, clear results, a next step
Plan the whole appointment, not just the journey there, especially when changing providers or arranging language support.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventThe Grand Voyage · an evening by the canal
The Grand Voyage uses a boat stage, lighting and music on Grand World Hung Yen's Venice Canal. It is a staged performance, distinct from taking a boat ride or shopping beside the water. Families should confirm the actual show and viewing arrangements for their visit rather than relying on general evening-opening information.
Hung Yen · Evening programme · confirm the show on your visit dateOpen information →GuideSeeking care in Da Nang as a foreigner: find the right first door
English-language information does not guarantee the specialty, language support, or payment route you need on the day. Confirm each part before a non-urgent journey.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →PlaceDa Nang Museum
The city museum in the Bach Dang - Tran Phu area tells Da Nang's natural, social, urban and cultural history through about 3,000 selected objects.
Da Nang · All ages. With young children, keep the visit short and focus on models, large visuals and any open hands-on area.Open information →PlaceDa Nang Fine Arts Museum
A three-floor museum of modern art, folk art and Central Highlands crafts, with a children's art-discovery area on the first floor.
Da Nang · All ages, especially children who enjoy drawing, colour and craft. Check whether the children's area is open that day.Open information →EventDong Nai Ong Pagoda Festival 2026: a city joins the procession
The 11th Ong Pagoda Festival, held in the 25 February–1 March 2026 programme window, connected remembrance and community exchange beyond the temple gate in Bien Hoa. Its distinctive story lies in relationships between religious institutions and procession participants, not only the most visible street entertainment.
Dong Nai · 2026-02-25 – 2026-03-01: historical edition; not a live scheduleOpen information →GuideA family river outing in Can Tho: the important decisions happen at the dock
Before orchards and traditional cakes comes a less photogenic task: fitting life jackets, boarding carefully and agreeing on a workable return.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventCan Tho Oóc Om Bóc Festival and Khmer Boat Race 2026
Can Tho's 2026 Oóc Om Bóc programme separates water lanterns, an opening ceremony, moon worship and Ngo boat racing. The core activities listed here span 21–24 November in the Soc Trang area. Families specifically seeking the races should choose 23–24 November rather than assuming racing throughout the festival.
Can Tho · 21–24 November 2026; opening at 20:00 on 22 November, racing from 12:00 on 23 November and closing at 16:30 on 24 November. Recheck the official plan before travel.Open information →EventQuang Trung Temple Festival: history on Mount Quyet
The Quang Trung Temple occasion in Truong Vinh is listed for 10 September 2026. Its appeal lies in remembrance and historical enquiry rather than a sequence of entertainment acts. Families need the ceremony timetable and practical approach to the temple before building an attendance plan around the date.
Nghe An · 10 Sep 2026 · 29th day of the seventh lunar monthOpen information →EventOk Om Bok at Ao Ba Om: a moonlit thanksgiving
Ok Om Bok in the setting of Ao Ba Om offers an introduction to Khmer moon thanksgiving through harvest, offerings and community gathering. This cultural entry has no confirmed Gregorian programme for 2026. Visiting the pond and attending a ceremony should be understood as two different plans.
Vinh Long · Annual full moon of the tenth lunar month · confirm 2026 scheduleOpen information →PlaceChildren's Cultural Library – National Library of Vietnam
A space combining reading and cultural activities, with Vietnamese, Korean and English books, toys, instruments, music and films.
Hanoi · Current procedures offer a paired card for ages 3–5 and a guardian; for children under 3, ask the library about access and suitable activities first.Open information →GuideSeeking care in Viet Nam: a compact record pack and an explanation you understand
Identity papers match the patient, records connect care, and interpretation supports decisions. Prepare all three without letting administration displace treatment.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA rainy day in Da Nang: plan the way home first
A family rain plan starts with a dry place to wait, a clear pickup agreement and permission to abandon an unsafe route.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideYour first prenatal visit: bring your health story, not just the test
The first appointment should establish what needs attention now and what happens next. Prepare your history, discuss scans and leave knowing how results will be explained.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideRain and high water in Can Tho: make pickup a plan, not a crossing
When rain and high tides disrupt a route, establish where the child is safe and how adults will coordinate, not which vehicle might force its way through.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideYour preconception visit: bring questions, leave with a plan
The value of a visit is not measured in blood tubes. What matters is which findings change care, what needs attention first and who follows up.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →PlaceVietnam National Museum of Nature
A science display space on evolution, animals, plants, geology and natural specimens inside the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology campus.
Hanoi · Children around 2–3 can observe animal specimens and models; keep visits shorter for younger babies and do not touch exhibits.Open information →EventDa Nang urban sketches: seeing the city through drawing
Da Nang Urban Sketches at the Fine Arts Museum, 78 Le Duan, runs from 26 August to 15 September 2026 with drawings of urban landscape, architecture and everyday life. Families can look closely at a few works and compare what each person notices, without turning the visit into an art lesson.
Da Nang · 26 Aug–15 Sep 2026; confirm daily opening hoursOpen information →GuideReturning to work starts with the jobs nobody has claimed
Work backwards from your return date, with clear employment questions, a real childcare rehearsal, and responsibilities that do not all follow you to work.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideHPV prevention in Viet Nam: one vaccination plan, one screening plan
Vaccination and screening do different jobs. Understanding the distinction helps you book appropriately, read results without assumptions, and keep follow-up from disappearing.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA minimum self-care week: protect the basics, not another routine
Seven days to make room for food, rest, and practical support, with a smaller version for days that refuse to follow the plan.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →