Doesn't summer always feel like it flies by in the blink of an eye? Before you know it summer's over and you haven't done everything you wanted. Don't waste a single day. Start a bucket list now!
There are so many great things to do so close to home. It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to have fun. Many of the things listed below are free. Here are some local ideas you may wish to add to your list. If you have a great place that I missed, feel free to comment below with any you’d like to add.
Go to a WildThings Game (Register for a FREE Kids Membership and Kids Eat Free Sundays)
Fresh fruit picking and other seasonal festivals at local farms throughout the summer (Simmons, The SpringHouse, Triple B, to name a few)
Visit the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
A trip to the Zoo
Check out the Steelers training camp in July (reserve your free tickets NOW)
Local Community Days - North Strabane, Peters Twp, Chartiers-Houston
A day trip to Mingo Park (or check out some of their special events listed in our calendar)
A bike ride on the Montour Trail - be sure to stop in and grab a bite to eat at Nobby's Pizza, Subs, & Sandwiches
Need bikes? We have rented them right on the trail at the Tandem Connection where Nobby's is located.
Meet some friends at the park for a playdate
A trip to the “beach” at Raccoon Creek State Park
An afternoon/evening to downtown Pittsburgh – There are so many things to do that the options are endless but here are some of our favorites:
A trip to Station Square to watch the dancing fountains, dine outside with a view, ride on the incline, and browse around the shops
A duckboat tour of the city
A show in the city
The Three Rivers Arts Festival (early summer)
Kennywood, Idlewild, or Sandcastle
The Watersteps near PNC Park
Pirate Game
Sprayparks – Wiltshire park looks fun or here’s a link to some in Pittsburgh
Old School fun ... don’t forget to let the kids stay up late to catch lightning bugs...
And have a campfire with smores!
Local treat spots:
The SpringHouse (ice cream and homebaked goods)
Sarris
Turtle Twist
Iceburg's
Rainy Day Fun or indoor fun to beat the heat:
Paint at Fired Up
Skyzone
Liliput
Check out the indoor summer camps in our Summer Camp Guide
A trip to the Science Center or one of the museums
Bowling (see how kids can bowl free HERE)
Build forts - a favorite in our house!
Have a pj day …. With an indoor picnic lunch. Just spread a blanket out in your family room and have a feast – kids love it!!
Actually, make up your bucket list...You can grab a cute bucket and write down all the things you want to do on clothespins. (Here's an example) Then when you do something listed on a pin, just toss that pin in the bucket.
I hope this list can help hold off the "mom I'm bored" - for a while at least!
Can’t find what you’re looking for? There’s more family fun in the Greater Washington MacKid Calendar.
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