Summer Theme Weeks Begin – Local Activities
June 23, 2009 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Parenting
Now that school is out, you’re wondering what to do to keep the youngsters busy and to make summer special. Many families may find that distant trips are not affordable this year. So look around your home and local area for the many opportunities available.
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We often don’t realize what’s out there. Until I wrote travel articles for a regional magazine and was given assignments to visit local attractions and report on summer activities, I had only a vague idea what my community and nearby areas had to offer.
So check out what’s going on in your town, county and state. Much of this even might be free of charge.
- Summer library programs
- Community concerts on the common
- Fairs
- Craft shows
- Hiking and nature trails
- Nature centers
- Historical sites
- Beaches
- Local parks and recreation programs
- Community theatre
What have you found in your community for family enjoyment?
