Thanks to Angie Freel of the Saline County Cooperative
Extension for sharing this great spring break ideas.
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Have a camp out in the yard. Pitch a tent
and barbecue outside.
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Plan an afternoon at a local park. Take a picnic
lunch, kites, and balls & bats for a softball game. Let the kids invite
several buddies and you’ve got a memorable spring day.
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For a Spring learning adventure, take a hike in
a nature area and learn to identify birds, trees, plants, and flowers. Spring
is a natural time for kids to explore science and nature. The library
offers lots of books to help! State Parks have great Spring Break programs!
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Have a board game day. Fun to set up a board
game table outside too!
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PJ parties still rock! Get ready for popcorn,
DVDs and pillow fights. No matter what age sleepovers are always a hit!
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Do nothing. Yes, that’s right. In today’s
time of over-scheduled kids and parents, a day or two of totally unscheduled
time, when your kids can sleep late, play creatively, or work on a hobby, and
generally relax, may be just what the doctor ordered.
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Museum Day – many museums offer Spring Break
specials. Check their websites for details. Trucks Galore Saturday,
March 16 10am - 2pm. At Mid America Science Museum’s 4th annual ‘Keep
On Truckin'. Children of all ages have a chance to explore full-size fire
trucks, police cars, construction equipment, and a variety of other vehicles in
a family festival atmosphere. Enjoy hands-on activities in a safe environment,
while supporting the Museum. $5 per person (all ages), and the first 100 kids
will receive a free event t-shirt. Admission to Keep on Truckin' also
entitles you to a discounted admission to the Museum (good for that Saturday
only).
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Movie Day – movie theaters usually offer movies
during spring break at discounted rates during the day
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Downtown LR Day – trolley, presidential library,
Razorback, great food, Museum of Discovery, Old State House, The Department of
Arkansas Heritage, Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum – USS Razorback and more! $6
adults $4 children
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Scavenger Hunt – Easy – use photos for smaller
children
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Library – Always something going on and usually
FREE
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Help out Community – serve your community –
Meals on Wheels, Maintaining flower beds, yard work for elderly, etc.
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Spring Break Skatearama - Each day of Spring
Break, the Arkansas Skatium hosts special events and themed skates for
youngsters. From noon-1 p.m. on Mon. and Fri., children ages 5 and up are
invited to a free skating or hockey class. Dress up in western wear on Texas
Tuesday or beachy duds on Tropical
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Thursday for free skate rentals. And on Winter
Wednesday, snow will come down inside the ice arena, and kids can build a
snowman.
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Geocache – Great family treasure hunting
activity that can be done right in your home town. Using a smart phone or GPS
unit, you will search for hidden treasures that are hidden everywhere! See
www.geocaching.com.