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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Visit a State Park – Do you like to picnic, hike, swim, camp, bike, bird watch, canoe, fish, and spend your free time exploring the great outdoors? Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Summer Food: Our diet changes over the summer.

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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Collect items from each participating household, whether they be new or gently used, food, toys or adult type items and price them so the little ones can afford to buy. Zoo events. Many cities have zoos that have special holiday events. Many cities have zoos that have special holiday events. There is a fee for this one.

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Outdoor Festivals. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides. Amusement Parks and Zoos. Discount tickets can usually be found at Giant Food Stores. Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park. The Great Outdoors.

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Fun Activities For Fall

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And every food you can think of has incorporated what Cinderella’s carriage turns into – a pumpkin. Find a local apple orchard and pumpkin patch with lots of outdoor activities. There are other activities like hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos, and shopping at the farmer’s markets. Bake Pumpkin Something. Fall Crafts.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

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Brainstorm media free things you can do, like a trip to the zoo, a walk around the neighborhood, a scavenger hunt (indoors or outdoors, depending on weather), or building a fort! Serve food at a local soup kitchen or help at a community garden, or donate clothing, food, or toys.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

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If you are providing all of the food, plan your menu to take advantage of less expensive and seasonal foods – and don’t over serve. Heaven knows, not many of us lack for food or sustenance! I always prepare way too much food and really need to get a handle on not doing that.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Outdoor Festivals. 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. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and amusement rides. The Great Outdoors. Admission: FREE.