Our 15 Favorite August Activities!
The last month of the summer is here (we just can’t believe how quickly its flown by!) and there are a ton of activities (many of which are low cost or FREE) for your whole family to enjoy. In addition to these, there are still lots of carnivals happening! See below for…
Beat the Heat! Our Top 13 Family-Friendly Indoor Locations
While we love all the outdoor activities summer affords us, some days are just too hot and humid to stay outside. Never fear, the Bloomsburg Kids team is here! We’ve compiled a list of our top 13 indoor places to stay cool and keep your kids entertained. As an added…
Swimming in Nature!
Summer is here in full swing, and it is HOT! Swimming and playing in the water are some of the best ways to entertain children of all ages, and enjoy being outside while also staying cool. Our local area has many wonderful places to swim in nature, and we’ve compiled…
Our 15 Favorite Events in July!
July is here and there are a ton of activities (many of which are low cost or FREE) for your whole family to enjoy, not to mention lots of carnivals happening! See below for all the details for all the fun! And be sure to check out our special Carnivals…
Spotlight on: Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
Located in Northumberland, PFML has been an active participant in the community since 1926! The library has ties to Joseph Priestley, an English chemist/scientist/philosopher, and continues to run programs that offer myriad STEM learning opportunities. Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library, Northumberland PFML is proud a proud part of the Family Place Libraries…
Swim, Splash, & Play: Local Swimming Pools
Summer is finally upon us and beating the heat means getting wet! Fortunately, our area is home to so many wonderful pools! We’ve compiled the list below for 9 of the best pools in our 5 counties. The biggest news for 2023: The Bloomsburg Town Pool is FINALLY ready for…
Summer Reading HQ: Local Library Programs
Did you know that just 15 minutes of reading each day can make all the HUGE difference at any age? Academic, emotional, social, and other measures of success depend very heavily on reading, so we encourage all parents to read as much as possible with their children! Our local libraries…
Spotlight On: Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
We at Bloomsburg Kids sat down with Abigail Leffler, BTE’s Education Director, to get the inside scoop on all thats happening on stage and backstage at this very special local gem! The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe (2022-23 Season) Abigail fondly remembers her first experience at BTE as a…
✝️VBS- Lots of Local Options!
So what exactly is VBS? Vacation Bible Schools provide Christian Education for kids, and churches try to make them really fun! Some camps pay for curriculum, so you may see the same graphics at different churches. Some reasons for sending your child to a VBS camp this summer: Church is…
Day Trip Destinations
With summer fast approaching and the kids out of school, its a great time to plan family activities in our surrounding areas and beyond! We’ve widened our reach a bit to compile this list of fun, family-friendly day trips with something for everyone to enjoy! State Parks & Nature Excursions…