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9 Inexpensive Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

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School's out for the summer and now mom has to entertain two kids who get bored very easily. Here's Nine Ideas To Help Keep Our Monkeys Entertained This Summer: 1. Hit the amusement parks in the late afternoon and save considerably on the admission fee. We live near a huge amusement park that is a bit pricey.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Visit an amusement park in the dark. Hit the amusement parks in the late afternoon and save considerably on the admission fee. We live near a huge amusement park that is a bit pricey, but after 5pm the price reduces considerably. And it is much cooler than at mid-day. Go bowling. Vacation Bible School (VBS).

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Activities include Artfest featuring 150 different artists and craftspersons, live music and entertainment, Chili Cookoff, Classic Canoe race, a traditional Indian Pow Wow, and SO much more. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides. Admission: FREE.

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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Free Nonstop Entertainment on two stages in cooperation with Harrisburg Midtown Art Center. Activities include Artfest featuring 150 different artists and craftspersons, live music and entertainment, Chili Cookoff, Classic Canoe race, a traditional Indian Pow Wow, and SO much more. Children under 16 are admitted free.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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2014 PennLive/Patriot-News Artsfest – This juried arts festival runs May 24-26 over the Memorial Day weekend at Harrisburg Riverfront Park, along the Susquehanna River. Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Walk along the river and peruse the artists'' booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. Amusement Parks and Zoos. Outdoor Festivals.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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2015 PennLive/Patriot-News Artsfest – This juried arts festival runs May 23-25 over the Memorial Day weekend at Harrisburg Riverfront Park, along the Susquehanna River. Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days.