Go see a play in the park, or a concert. Several cities we’ve visited have events like this, so I’m betting if you explore a little you’ll find something like this.
This has been a family tradition for many years and each year we get better and better at planning. So, from my 15 years of going to the musical, three of them with young kids, here’s my suggestions:
1. Bring lots of snacks and your dinner if it’s the right time of day. We figured out to bring only finger foods: cheese cubes, sausages, grapes, apple slices. Nothing that generates large amounts of trash.
2. As a corollary to that bring lots of drinks. I planned about 4 or 5 drinks per person. Next time I’ll make sure to have water bottles as well, because it was really hot.
3. Make sure you have a large enough blanket for everyone and bring pillows to lean on.
4. We had each kid bring their backpack full of 2 toys, their leapster, and a book. That, combined with the nearby park kept them entertained from when we got there to reserve our spot at 6:30 to when the show started at 8:30.
5.Scout out where the bathrooms are (it’s also helpful to stick your head under the faucet in the sink and get thoroughly soaked, also make sure you are not wearing a white shirt if you’re planning on soaking yourself, just saying).
what a great tradition and lots of fun! 🙂
Nicole
What a fun family outing!
Too funny (just saying)!
yeah……. see back in college I didn't think about those things until such time as my friend pointed out the problem with my shirt.
We go to Shakespeare in the Park every summer, but we didn't take Anna yet. Did the kids last through the performance when it started at 8:30 pm?
I've never lived in an area where we had performances like this in the park. Sounds like a lot of fun.
Our town has outdoor concerts biweekly through the summer, and they also have movies in the park. They are both fun.
Ha ha about the white shirt!
That looks like a lot of fun! Great tips too.
Little Wonders' Days
How fun! It looks like you all had a good time!