Summer Boredom??? Not Anymore...

This past week at MOPS we all gave suggestions of things (mostly free or cheap) to occupy our kids' (and our!) time this summer...here's what I got...

~Free Regal movies! Regal Cinemas show FREE selected G & PG movies that start at 10AM each Tuesday and Wednesday on a first-come, first-serve basis (seating is limited to theatre capacity).

~Harleysville Duck Pond - near Harleysville Hotel & Subway (500 block of Main St (Rt 63)), kids can catch fish very easily, little bike path around pond for scooters/bikes. Kids under 13 do NOT need a fishing license (and neither do you as long as you are not really fishing).

~"Fish for Free" days - Sat. May 23 & Sun. June 7.

~dancingmeatballs.com - link to fun, free family events in the Philadelphia area. You can sign up on their website to receive weekly listings.

~Nancy's Cut Flowers - turn left onto 63 out of church parking lot and right onto Morwood Rd at Vernfield Market. Nancy's flower place is on the left right before the first stop sign.

~Sunflower Farm - follow above directions to Nancy's, turn left at stop sign to continue on Morwood and the farm stand will be on your left about 1/2 mile down the road.

~Perkiomen Trail - nice entrance by Spring Mt. Ski Resort with little park near-by

~Upper Schuylkill Valley Park - In one visit to the Park's Wildlife Center you can see Foxes, Deer, Raccoon, Wolves, Rabbits, Hawks, Owls, Turkeys, Pheasants and an assortment of farm animals -all for FREE!

~Trexlertown Zoo - not free, but another zoo to go to that is not as far as Philly

~Manderach Memorial Playground - Castle park off Ziegler Rd in Limerick, PA

~Kid's Castle in Doylestown - Castle park off Wells Rd in Doylestown, PA

~North Wales Castle Park - on Rt. 63 past Merck, across from police station, turn right in front of the pool

~check out your local libraries for all different activities/book clubs they may offer

~Septa train rides from Lansdale to Doylestown (under age 5 ride for free), several parks near train station in Doylestown (ask Debbie B for more info) or visit the Doylestown library.

~Michener Art Museum - Jim Henson & Muppets exhibit to show there this summer

~Crayola Factory - not free and a far drive as it's in Easton, but from what I've heard - it's well worth the trip

~visit Ikea and let your kids climb around the kids section or go to "Smalltown" while you shop (age/height requirements) and eat at their super cheap cafe.

~Peace Valley Park - located off 313/New Galena Rd in Doylestown. 6 mile bike trail around the lake as well as a nature center that offers classes and hiking trails. The park also has several playgrounds and bbq placespavilions to use for picnics.

~Perkiomen Watershed - offers summer classes for kids

~Camp Menolan - outside Quakertown, offers camp opportunites and more

~Saucen Valley Promenade - shopping for the moms and outside water area for kids to run through

~Captain Nemo's Aquarium - East Norriton, huge fish store with shark aquarium

~PA Steamers - take your kids to check out miniature trains!

~Sundae School - little icecream store in Hilltown and kids get a free mini train ride

~Merrymead Farm - Valley Forge Rd. in Lansdale, see farm animals, get ice cream, 3:30-6pm is milking time that kids can watch

~Freddy Hill Farm - Rt 63, Lansdale - little "zoo" kids can walk around, ice cream, mini golf, etc.

~Willow Creek Orchards - Collegeville, PA - pick your own all kinds of fruits/veggies, they also have a story-time (check with Deb Z.) but I couldn't find any info about it

~Plains Mennonite Church - fenced-in shaded park, located on Orvilla Rd in Hatfield

~Perkasie - park on 2nd street has free (or $1/child - not sure) shaded baby pool in a park, open daily 11-3, M-F from June 20 - Sept 7 (check with Sarah K for more details)

~Perkasie Carousel - $.35/ride, located at Menlo Park, Perkasie -3rd & Park St. Only open the following dates:

-Mon, May 26 11-5PM

-Sun, June 15 12-5PM

-Sun, July 6 12-8PM (Community Day, raindate July 13)

-Sun, July 27 12-5PM

-Sun, Aug 17 12-5PM

-Sun, Sept 7 12-5PM

-Sun, Oct 5 12-5PM (**Fall Festival in the park - tons of crafters plus petting zoo & pony rides!!!)

-Sat, Dec 6 12-5PM

***Let me know if I missed anything or recorded any info incorrectly!!!***