Where to go? What to do close to home without expending a pocketful of cash?
As summer plans kick into view, think locally. There are many interesting activities near home that cost little to nothing. Here’s a starting list of kid-friendly ideas.
Parks, beaches, trails, rivers, lakes with activities
Libraries, zoos, aquariums, art shops and galleries, museums
Festivals, “Days of (pick your topic)”, country stores and local town events
Community service opportunities (cleaning up parks, stream banks, working in food banks, etc.)
Backyard carnivals, plays, BBQs, dress up events, or outside art exploration