School is out, so now what do we do with our kids all summer? It’s a great time of year to get out and explore new places and old favorites both near and far. Our area is full of fun and unique attractions to visit, and summer break is the perfect time. Do you need a place to cool down the kids on a hot summer’s day? Do your kids love animals? Would you pick a day out in nature or a night at the movies? How about all of the above!
We complied a list of six fun places to check out with the kids this summer. You might just discover a new favorite in the bunch or return to a place your kids already love. Click on each of the images below to find out more information about each location. Happy adventuring!
Located in Nescopeck, Folk’s Butterfly Farm is a unique experience for all ages. Have you ever been inside a butterfly house? At Folk’s you can tour a butterfly house and buy butterfly related products including caterpillar kits to watch your own butterflies grow at home! They even offer butterflies for release at weddings and other special occasions. Check out their event calendar for farm hours and other events!
The Oppenheimer Playground isn’t just a regular playground. This summer favorite boasts a water “spray-ground” and planned summer activities. They also offer a free lunch program supported by the Sunbury YMCA available Monday – Friday from 11:30am – 12:00pm for children under 18 (first come, first served until August 12). **Be sure to check their Facebook page to ensure accurate opening details**
Rolling Hills Red Deer Farm gives visitors the chance to see more than 400 farm raised red deer while taking a hayride guided tour of their 200+ acre farm. You have the opportunity to hand-feed deer and make sure you bring your camera for pictures! Visit their shop for all things red deer including souvenir shirts, deer jerky, and antlers available for purchase. Grab some friends and call to make an appointment and reserve your time for a tour! 570-356-7482
Did you know that millions of years ago much of Pennsylvania was once covered by a warm, shallow sea? Because of this there are shale formations in our area rich with fossil content! One of those spots can be found at the Montour Preserve in the Fossil Pit! The site is open from dawn to dusk all year and visitors can keep all the fossils they find. Once you’re finished fossil hunting be sure to take a hike around Lake Chillisquaque or have a picnic under a pavilion by the lake.
Want to take a hike and go to a beach all in the same day? Raymond B. Winter State Park, located within Bald Eagle State Forest in Mifflinburg, is the place! The state park covers 695 acres in central PA and is filled with oak and pine forests and also Halfway Lake. The lake features a sandy beach with swimming area and concessions. There is also an environmental learning center, playground, and amphitheater. Be sure to check out the Rapid Run Nature Trail for an easy 1 mile hike with the kids not far from the beach.
Have you ever gone to a drive-in movie? It’s something everyone needs to experience at least once in their lives. Just a short drive west of Danville, the Point Drive-In shows movies on two screens (and two movies back-to-back per screen) every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night in the summer. Movies start at dusk. Hurry! They will be closing at the end of July as this is their last season. Get there while you still can and make some late night movie memories with your kids!
Are you ready to get out there and starting checking new adventures off your list? It doesn’t matter if it takes one week or the entire summer to venture to these new places, as long as your find some fun and make some memories along the way!
