Summer activities...

[katshu2]

Hey all! Hope everyone is enjoying their summers so far. Wanted to see what kind of fun summer stuff you guys have planned. Any cool field trips, activities, etc. up your sleeves?

Please share what you guys will be up to this summer!

[katshu2]

For those who may not have anything planned, here are a few things I found going on around the state...

Need something for your kids to do all summer that gets them out of the house...how about bowling!
Go to www.kidsbowlfree.com and sign up for 2 FREE games of bowling for your kids ALL summer Long!
Skyway lanes also offers a "shoe pass" for the summer at a reasonable rate that will save you money instead of paying for the shoes each time.
I am not sure if Crown Lanes does it but you can contact them at 682-6444
I have been doing this for 2 years now and it is wonderful. They also offer a special for up to 4 adults to also bowl 2 games a day for a low price of $24.95. Well worth it if you want to bowl also.
Kids have to be 15 and under but if you sign up for the family pass you can add older kids to it.
Enjoy some fun at the bowling alley this summer!

Monday, June 27 - Art in the Afternoon Mondays
Come in enjoy some Art in the Afternoon at the Library

Where: Lansing Community Library
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: Fun for all Ages
How: Contact Library to sign up in advance
Cost: FREE
For more info: Lansing Library at 913-727-2929

Monday, July 4 - Independence Day Celebration Fort Leavenworth Independence Day Celebration. Events begin at 3pm and conclude with a spectacular fireworks display at dusk.

Where: Merritt Lake
When: 3:00 PM
Who: Anyone who can get on post
How: Just show up
Cost: FREE

Monday, July 4 - Lansing FIreworks 4th of July Fireworks Display

Where: Kenneth W Bernard Community Park
When: 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM
Who: Fun iwth everyone
How: Bring something to sit on and enjoy
Cost: FREE
For more info: Call 913-727-5488

Tuesday, July 5 - Stamping Fun, Animal Tracks Stamping Fun...animal tracks at Bass Pro Shop

Where: 12051 Bass Pro Dr, Olathe KS 66061
When: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (stop in between those times)
Who: Fun for all ages
How: Just show up between desinated hours. Suggest arriving at least 20 minutes before ending time to give enough time to complete craft.
Cost: FREE
For more info: Phone: 913-254-5200


Friday, July 8 - Movie Under the Stars

Come out and enjoy Gnomeo and Juliet at Merritt Lake. Games and activities begin at 8pm with the movie showing at 9pm.

Where: Merritt Lake on Fort Leavenworth
When: 8:00 PM
Who: Fun for Everyone
How: Just come out and enjoy!
Cost: FREE but you may want to bring some cash for concessions.

For more info: Call 913-684-1703 for more information.

Tuesday, July 5 - Art Start: Printmaking Too Each month, pre-schoolers can explore a different work of art in the Museum's collection, read a related book and them complete an exiciting art-making activity. Since the subject and activity change each month, you can come back for more fun at the Museum.

Where: Wichita Art Museum - West Museum Blvd.
When: 10:00 AM (Also at 1:30 PM)
Who: 3, 4 & 5 year olds with an adult
How: Call 316.268.4929 to register
Cost: FREE for children ages 3-5 and their adult caregiver. $3 for children over 5.
For more info: Go here

Monday, July 4 through Thursday, July 7 - Pre-K Pop-In Playtime You and your child are invited to come and play on our giant, soft, fun-filled interactive inflatables. Promote social development and physical fitness while bouncing, sliding, climbing and jumping!

Where: Pump It Up - West Wichita 6803 Taft St. Suite 100
When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Children ages 2 - 6 with parent
How: Just show up - socks and a signed waiver are required to play.
Cost: $6 (Parents play for FREE)
For more info: Call 316.680.1138


Thursday, July 7 - Discoverers - Mystery Play: You Are the Detective

Activities for children ages 8-10 with different themes each session.

Where: Westlink Library - 8515 W. Bekemeyer
When: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Who: Children ages 8-10
How: Tickets required (free) by visiting the Westlink branch starting 2 weeks before session date.
Cost: FREE
For more info: Go here

Friday, July 8 - Wet-n-Wild Days Slather on the sunscreen and join in the summer fun at Sedgwick County Zoo! Get drenched by the cascading sprinkler towers and enjoy a hose down by the Sedgwick County Fire Department. Come splash in the water and play fun games.

Where: Sedgwick County Zoo - 5555 Zoo Boulevard
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Everyone welcome
How: Just show up
Cost: Free with zoo admission; member are free with membership card and photo i.d.
For more info: Go to www.scz.org

[katshu2]

By the way... here is the site that I found these things on. It's a great resource for things going on around you. You can just pick your state, then pick your city/area! Most of the states seem to have weekly posts, if not more often, about things that are happening.

National : Macaroni Kid

[PinkyMorche]

We have season passes to the KC Zoo and Union Station, so we will be doing those quite a bit. The kids really enjoy Science City at Union Station. We have also been learning how to paint and fix a house since the city codes guy has been causing some trouble, kids really go into the painting. Also plan on going to Warsaw, MO they have an amazing observitory that hangs over the cliff, lots on the dam and electricity and also tell about the fossils they found there. The fish hatchery is always a hit with the kids as well.

[katshu2]

Thanks, Susie, for those great suggestions too!