Summer Fun

As the end of the school year creeps closer and closer, I can't help but get excited about some summer adventures! Maybe if I think summer, the sun may shine a little...just maybe...

There are lots of fun activities that are either free or cost very little throughout the summer~ I've listed a few here and would love it if you want to share any with me as well!

Lowes Build and Grow May 28 (building a biplane) June 11 (build a Goofy Golf game)

Home Depot June 4 building a valet organizer for Father's Day

Joseph Beth has posted their events for May and June

Barnes and Noble has Story time online for your kiddos to enjoy they also have a Summer Reading Program where your students can read any 8 books and write them in their journals (which can be downloaded at this link) then return them to your store and receive a free book.

Half Price Books has the Feed Your Brain summer reading program. We did this last year and my kids loved it :) Print a reading log from this link. Set a goal to read about 15min through June and July. When your students read 600 minutes you receive $5 back to school bucks for the kids to spend.

You may also want to look at the Chuck E Cheese website where you can find many calendars under the "promotions" tab. There are reading calendars, chore charts, homework charts and many many more that you may be interested in.

Coco Key indoor water resort also has reading charts and chore charts available with a reward in the form of an arcade card.

Your local library always has wonderful reading programs during the summer. My children LOVE the library reading program. Last year Ian (who was born in May) got to participate too :) We had a log of books we read to him and even the littlest member of our family got a book at the end of the summer.

My local library is the Scott County Public Library and the Lexington Public Library is nearby too.

*Make sure you read the correct dates during which you can turn your logs in or any other important details

Regal Cinemas has the Regal Summer Movies Express (at this link you can find several locations that include the Lexington location) where they offer G or PG movies for $1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10am

Cinemark Cinemas has Summer Movie Clubhouse which offers you the chance to see 10 shows for $5 (if purchased in advance) or a $1 per show. In Lexington, you can see this at the Lexington Green Cinemark location (other locations are listed also).

Carmike Cinemas is also a great place to catch a movie for $1.50 and although I am not certain they still have it, on Tuesdays they have had stimulus Tuesdays where you can get a drink and popcorn for $1 also-you may want to check for details.

Free Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park (in Lexington) is also a great family event that runs throughout the month of June. There are other great activities listed on the LFUCG website (Parks and Recreation)

In Georgetown, the Theaters of Georgetown also offers free movies rated G and PG on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. However, the schedule has not been released at this time.

Check out the Collins Bowling Centers and their Kids Club if you're hoping to get active! Children under the age of 15 can register for 2 free games a day from June 1- August 15. You can register at their website to receive their coupons. If you have kids that are older than 15, you may want to look at the Family Pass option.

Salato Wildlife Center is a great place to visit throughout the summer (or anytime). Here is the link to the Calendar. Also remember that the second Saturday of the month is Safari Saturday (events for ages 3-6).

McConnell Springs and Raven Run are also local natural areas you may want to visit as well.

Fayette County Parks (such as Jacobson Park-where you can rent paddle boats, etc) are listed at this link and are also perfect places to visit with your kiddos.

Did you know that the Arboretum now has a Children's Garden? There is a small admission fee listed on the website but I am very excited to see the children's garden-if we ever get a pretty day!

Finally, don't forget to check out Ky State Parks for any activities planned, or places to visit.

If you need to top off your journeys with something to eat, here is the link to my post about kids eating free or cheap (however, don't forget to check with the restaurant to make sure the deal is still valid).

This is just a start :) There are many zoos, museums, parks, pools, and more all within a short drive (or maybe even a day's road trip)! Happy Planning!