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Enjoy this week's newsletter!
Summer is here! The weather is beautiful and kids are off from school... it's time to enjoy the break! The upcoming months are jam-packed with happenings all around the area and we're constantly adding more to our calendar. From movies to live music, crafts to storytimes, indoor and outdoor events, there are lots of ways to enjoy time together as a family. This week we've got more great ideas for keeping boredom at bay with both fun and learning activities the kids will love. Start with this great article from one of our guest writers with free resources and fun ideas for summer learning. Check out the great craft programs offered all summer long at A.C. Moore and Michaels or make a fun craft at home with our bead sun catcher video tutorial. If you have an older child looking for summer employment, don't miss these 7 tips to help teens with job-hunting. And if you're planning your family fun for Fourth of July, be sure to bookmark our huge list of fireworks and fun for Independence Day 2016. This and more awaits in this week's newsletter; refer to the table of contents for all that is inside.
Keep 'em busy... plan our fun for the weekend, the week, or the month!
Our calendar is full of family-friendly events and we add to it daily! So much is happening around our local area that we can't always put it all in our newsletter. Plan your family fun for the days, weeks and months ahead by going straight to our Event Calendar.
Looking for more?
Count on Macaroni Kid to help you entertain, stimulate and exhaust your kids and make lasting memories with your family this summer! We have your ultimate guide to local summer fun with our list of 101 summer boredom busters! With tons of places and venues to visit, our list of local places to get wet and places for family bike rides, plus free programs like Kids Skate Free, South Mountains State Park Summer Kids Club, summer reading and cheap bowling, there's no time for boredom! As you're out and about on the town enjoying the activities on our calendar, refer to our list of local restaurant specials where kids eat free or cheap or stop by a local farmers market for freshest fruits and veggies for your family. If you're still looking for summer camps, we have lots of great programs to choose from in our 2016 Summer Camp Guide. Find even more helpful information, like report card freebies or getaway ideas, here.
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We're happy to include on our calendar any free (or low cost) one-time local events for kids through teens and/or for families and there is no charge for most listings. Send in the details using our submit an event form or email annah@macaronikid.com and we'll gladly help you spread the word to our local community.
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Peace, Love & Macaroni,
~ Anna
