It’s after Memorial Day, and officially June, which means it’s summer vacation time! What will your kids be doing during these sunny, fun days? Our area has some fabulous, family-oriented activities to keep your kids’ brains and bodies busy this season.
Local Libraries
Our local libraries in Morristown, Jefferson City, Blaine and Dandridge offer summer reading programs for kids of all ages. Big kids who participate in the reading challenges can win prizes! Toddler story times are a fun opportunity for parents to get out of the house with little ones, and get the love of reading started at an early age! Contact your local library to get the weekly program schedule, and get reading!
Public Pools
The public pool at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown is a fun place to swim, and you can enjoy the park while you’re at it! There is a playground for younger kids, and miles of trails for biking, running, hiking and even horseback riding. If you ask one of the staff members, they can point you to a good place to take a dip in the lake, as well; the park includes lots of lake shore access. Jefferson City has a pool at their community center, too. Public pools are a great (and affordable!) way to get out, get wet and get some exercise!
Splash Pads
Morristown has some great splash pads for kids small and big (and don’t be surprised if you see adults turn into big kids at the splash pad!) If you’ve never visited one of these, be prepared for lots of giggles: the water spouts up from holes in the “pad” to surprise and douse anyone brave enough to play. The Rotary Splash Pad is in Fred Miller Park and the Kiwanis Splash Pad is in Cherokee Park. Bring your towels and sunscreen and they’ll provide the fun!
Parks
We’ve posted about our great parks in the past! In addition to the splash pad, Cherokee Park has fun playgrounds for the little ones and a first-class disc golf course for the bigger kids (and grown-ups!) Public lake beaches in Hamblen and Jefferson Counties make you feel like you’re on vacation practically in your own backyard.
Summer Programs
Many of our area’s community centers and kid-centered programs offer safe, educational and fun summer day programs. Here are a few examples: the Boys & Girls Club of Morristown has a great summer program for kids. The Rose Center and Encore Theatre Company also offer affordable summer camps. Carson-Newman University offers a kids’ summer program.
Events
Looking for theatre events, concerts, tournaments and more? Check out Morristown’s official events website for all kinds of family-friendly summer entertainment!
With all these great options for family entertainment in our area, the challenge is no longer “what is there to do?” Now, it’s “how can we fit it all in!”
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