article thumbnail

9 Inexpensive Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

Family Balance Sheet

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. A whole day at a big amusement park would be too long for my three year old, so we go after 5pm when the price reduces considerably and it is much cooler than at mid-day.

article thumbnail

Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

Family Balance Sheet

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

Family Balance Sheet

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. Are you a sports fan? Outdoor Festivals.

article thumbnail

Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

Family Balance Sheet

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.

Vacation 190
article thumbnail

Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

Family Balance Sheet

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.

article thumbnail

Central PA Staycation Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

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.