Summer Concerts
Many towns have free summer outdoor
concerts in a local park or town square.
In our small town we have Wednesday night concerts in the town square. People bring their beach chairs and blankets
and the kids have plenty of space to run around, dance and enjoy. Night is not over - walk down to The Towne Scoop for an ice cream cone. But you will have to wait – there will be a crowd. There are also lots of summer concerts
further away that aren’t free but can feature marquee names. You can be a cool grandparent by bringing
older kids to see someone they would like to see. I remember bringing my middle school age son
to a Smashing Pumpkins concert. Lots of
brownie points for that one.
Local or County Fairs
These events provide opportunities for
rides, games, fun food, entertainment and being with other kids.
Water Parks
Water Parks are becoming more popular
everywhere and they are a perfect place
to beat the heat of summer. You can find
a shady place to sit and watch the grandkids slide, jump swim and have a great
time.
The Zoo
Younger children especially enjoy a
day at the zoo. But don’t choose a day
that is too hot.
Baseball Game
Nothing shouts summer like a baseball
game. It doesn’t have to be major
league. There are lots of summer
professional leagues that provide a low key inexpensive night out at a baseball
game. I have been checking out the New Jersey Jackals schedule at the Yogi Berra stadium near where I live.
Miniature Golf
Miniature golf is a traditional way to
have some intergenerational fun. It is not too strenuous but still lots of fun.
Something Educational
Many museums have special programs
during the summer and a visit is a good time to learn about something new – or more
in depth – and enjoy the air conditioning.
If the museum has a planetarium show that’s a nice extra.
Something Cultural
I live in northern New Jersey and I
am seriously considering taking my 9 year old grandson to his first Broadway
show. Does your grandchild play an
instrument – perhaps a symphony orchestra performance.
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At the beach in Ocean City NJ |
Something Different
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At the LEGO Discovery Center |
Do you live in a different state than
your grandchildren. Then there are
probably some interesting things to do near where you live that they don’t get
to visit when they are home. I am lucky
that my grandchildren live nearby but since I live in New Jersey, I would be
making sure my grandkids experienced the Jersey Shore if they didn’t live near
the coast.
What are your plans to share with the grandkids this summer.? Please share with us in the comments - it may inspire other readers. Parents - what would you like to see the grandparents do?
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