Submitted by Mary Beth Lawlor on
August is here and I don't know about you, but I need to spice things up around here. Before we know it, the kids will be back to school and I'll be regretting the places I should have taken them but didn't. In order to make the most of summer before all of this freedom disappears we have rounded up our favorite places to take a Day Trip in and around CT.
Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on
As July winds down and August is almost upon us, Philly families are gearing up to enjoy the last month of Summer 2015. Thankfully, this weekend does not disappoint as there are a variety of options to keep everyone happy.
Celebrate summer at Penn's Landing's ACANA Festival, Pennypacker Mills' Good Ole Summertime event or Rose Tree's Summer Festival Concert. Embrace the arts at Brandywine River Museum's PNC Arts Alive Family Program or the Philadelphia Museum of Art's The Great Outdoors Festival. Search for butterflies at Norristown Farm Park, eat with the animals at the Brandywine Zoo or explore the walking trails at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education.
Check out the rest of our top picks for the weekend below. For even more fun, be sure to view our Events Calendar. With just four weeks left, get out there and embrace all that summer has to offer.
Submitted by Kip Wilson Rechea on
If you missed last weekend's Sand Sculpting Festival at Revere Beach, this weekend offers plenty of other opportunities for local family-friendly festivals. Some great options include celebrations of boats (pictured), Puerto Rico, and seafood. For something more low-key, kids are sure to enjoy the outdoor movies and concerts rounding out the weekend, with something just right for everyone.
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Enjoy your weekend, and stay cool with our ideas for ways to beat the heat. Don't forget to check out the full Event Calendar for even more family fun!
Submitted by Clementina Verge on
It’s August! With days getting shorter and less than a month to go before most students return to school, it’s tempting to feel sorry for ourselves and denounce the fleeting summer season. But summer isn’t quite over. In fact, there’s still much to look forward to: vegetables and fruits abound, sunflowers are aglow, and plenty of beach days remain.
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
The summer is heating up and there's still a month left. Pack in the fun this weekend in Glen Cove at Garvies Point Day. Or head on over to a cultural Native American Pow-Wow in Babylon. Be enchanted under the stars with a family-friendly movie in Lido Beach.
Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.
Submitted by Susan Miele on
As we welcome August, we also usher in a whole slew of new fun activities for Westchester and Hudson Valley families! You'll feel like you've traveled the globe (and back in time) after attending the beloved New York Renaissance Faire, which returns this weekend, the Native American Heritage Celebration or the Indian Heritage Festival.
For an ornithological good time, head to Bear Mountain for the Bird Festival, and move over sand painting—here comes the annual Sand Castle Competition.
Read on for more details on our top weekend picks, and view our hot-off-the-press August Go List for our best bets for the whole month. Be sure to also check out the many weekday and weekend events we've captured in our Event Calendar—where you'll find no shortage of fun things to do the rest of the summer!
Submitted by Stephanie Ogozalek on
The first weekend in August kicks off with two of our top family event picks for the month: Manhattan's car-free Summer Streets and Staten Island's very first SummerStage Family Day, both of which are FREE. Other highlights include the Hindu Lamp Ceremony in Brooklyn Bridge Park, a Summer Stroll in Sunnyside, Queens and the activity-filled Kids Rule Weekend in the Bronx.
These are just a few of the great things going on this weekend. All of our best bets are below. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. And if you're looking to plan out your entire month, check out our brand-new GoList, which spotlights the absolute best things to do with kids throughout August.
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
If you're headed on the highway and looking for adventure with your thrill-seeking kids, we've got some hot spots for you. Walk the plank, take a fast ride or slip and slide at these places that can give the entire family the ultimate adrenaline rush. And for more family fun, visit our Long Island Summer Guide.
