Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Summertime Fun Suggestions

It's often ironic how we long for summer because of the break in the normal routine only to find ourselves scheduling lots of summertime activities. Somehow it still feels different though and much more fun! I LOVE S.U.M.M.E.R!!!

In case you may be wondering what options are out there locally to break up any potential summer boredom, here are a few fun suggestions. This is certainly not an exhaustive list but it's a start and I'm positive you likely have some ideas that others may not be familiar with so leave a comment and help a momma out this summer. :)

  • Pink Palace Museum and Lichterman Nature Center offer free summer memberships www.memphismuseums.org
  • Memphis Zoo never disappoints. Currently they are offering a featured exhibit called Stingray Bay and it's really neat.
  • Levitt Shell, the Mid-South's most enchanting venue for free, outdoor, professional performances. www.levittshell.org
  • Catch'em Lakes, near the Agricenter, features multiple stocked lakes for recreational fishing. Equipment/bait are available to rent as well as refreshments and other services. www.catchemlakes.com
  • The Booksellers at Laurelwood offers free story time on Tuesdays and Thursdays @ 11:00am. www.thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com
  • Germantown Public Library. Check out the City Calendar for fun events all summer. http://www.germantown-tn.gov/index.aspx?page=348
  • Water Spray Parks are a definite must-do summer activity. Collierville has two: W.C. Johnson Park and Suggs Park. Check the website for more information on open days/times and any restrictions. www.colliervilleparks.org
  • My Big Backyard at the Botanic Garden includes unique areas designed to spark discovery and imagination. You'll find new things to do and see each time you visit. Check out the Farmers Market on Wednesdays as well. www.memphisbotanicgarden.com
  • Brooks Museum offers "Creation Station" each month for an exciting drop-in art-making activity for children and their grown-ups. www.brooksmuseum.org
  • GPAC's Fairy Ballet Camp (ages 3-5) Session 1: June 17-21, 9am-12pm; Session 2: June 24-28, 9am-12pm. Cost: $150 (child may only sign up for one). Register: emily@gpacweb.com or 751-7665.
  • Kids Bowl Free. Register to receive two free games daily at locations in Cordova or Collierville. www.kidsbowlfree.com
  • Vacation Bible School. There are many, many VBS programs all over the city and you can probably discover them by noticing lawn signs around town or call your local church to inquire about dates. The VBS program as Grace Evan is June 24 - 28, 9am-12pm. www.graceevan.org/vbs
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Happy Summer Y'all!!

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