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Family Fun Guide
Family Best Bets Of The Week Include The Memorial Day Parade, Two Holiday Craft Ideas And A Kid's Road Run!
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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the best family activities or events for the week.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
So pick and choose from events such as the Memorial Day Parade, holiday craft ideas and a biplane workshop. Enjoy!
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
• Memorial Day Parade
Where/When: Clinton Monday May 30th at 11am
Why Go: It’s a Clinton tradition. ‘Nuff said! My kid’s go for the candy that the Girl Scouts throw at them. This year the parade will be televised live on channel 19. Don’t forget your folding chairs and wagons for the little ones!
Pricing: Free
• Build A Biplane
Where/When: Lowe’s in Waterford Saturday, 10am
Why Go: Kid’s get to explore the world of woodworking and create their own biplane. These workshops are designed to teach children how to use basic tools like a hammer and nails. In order to ensure a spot for your child, please register at www.lowesbuildandgrow.com
Pricing: Free
• Delaney Dash Road Race, Walk, and Kids' Fun Run
Where/When: Saybrook Point Saturday 9am
Why Go: Proceeds benefit the Sean Delaney Scholarship Fund. Get out and walk/jog/run. What’s better than getting your kids excited about exercise? Kid’s get medals! The adult run is first, and then the Fun Run for the children is after. Call (860) 437-7247 to pre-register.
Pricing: Pre-registration is $15. Registration the day of race is $20. Kids are $5
• Flag Block Craft Idea
Where/When: Home Project for Memorial Day
You Will Need: 2x4 lumber, cut into these pieces: 2-7 inch blocks and 4-3.5 inch blocks
craft paint and foam brush
sand paper and stain
Ok- Not only is this project easy and cheap BUT you will love to keep it and actually use it in your home as a decoration! Check out this website for detailed directions and a beautiful picture!
Pricing: Dirt Cheap! You probably have most of these supplies in your garage.
• Flag Tee
Where/When: Home project for a rainy holiday weekend
Why Go: Let’s face it…you’ll probably be stuck inside until this flood subsides, so you should probably get a little crafty! Around this time every year I’m usually in a rush to find red, white and blue for the family to wear at the parade. Typically, I tend to be lazy and run to Old Navy for their $5 flag tees. However, this year I have found a homemade alternative. Follow this link for step by step directions.
Pricing: One small trip to the fabric store and you’re all set.
