It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and school
will be back in session in a few weeks! If you didn’t cross every item off your
summer activity to-do list, you still have some time to do some fun things with
family and friends.
Be a tourist in your
town or nearest city. Maybe you’re back from your long vacation and want to
do something else closer to home, or maybe you just couldn’t get away this
summer. Time for a “staycation”. You can
still enjoy a change of scenery, even if it’s just for a day, by visiting some local
venues. Be a tourist in your own town. Visit the various attractions, check out
the shops, or get something to eat at a restaurant you haven’t tried yet. If
you live in a small town, think bigger and explore a larger nearby city. You
might discover a new favorite place to eat or learn something about your
hometown you didn’t know before.
Go mini golfing. Mini
golfing tends to be one of those summer activities that gets put off, but once
you make the time to do it, you wish you’d done it earlier in the season! Some
mini golf courses have extended hours through the fall months, but there’s
something about putt-putting during peak summer season. And don’t forget to
grab an ice cream or sundae before you head home!
Go to a fair. Fairs
are a great, relatively inexpensive family-friendly
activity. Kids love the animals and rides, adults love the entertainment, and
everyone loves the food! Whether you’re a purist who sticks to fair staples like
funnel cakes, corn dogs, and sno-cones or seek out something more exotic, you
won’t be hungry when you leave!
One last backyard
cookout. It’s always hard to say goodbye to the long days of summer when
you can spend 12-14 hours outside, but take advantage of the time that’s left
by inviting friends and family over for one last back-to-school barbecue. Make
it potluck if you don’t want to do all the cooking. Set up some games like badminton or a bean bag
toss and enjoy a relaxed night before the rush of sports, activities, and other
commitments fill up the calendar.
Take advantage of
back-to-school and end-of-season sales. August and September is that unique
time of year when you’re planning ahead for next summer (and maybe a
once-in-a-lifetime vacation) and looking at bathing suits, but also stocking up
on school supplies. Whatever you’re looking for, stores of all kinds are
offering sales on end-of-season merchandise, so if you’re looking for a big
ticket item, now’s the time to get it.
How do you plan to
spend your last few weeks of summer? Let us know in the comments below!
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