The days that are way too hot to be outside for too long are here! Let's face it, staying in the house with kids all day long is not always sustainable. They got bored, it gets loud, and it gets messy - fast!
Here are some local spots and ideas to keep that boredom to a minimum. Some ideas do include the mess though!
✨Summer Special Deals:
Capitol Center for the Arts has free shows with the Impact Touring Children's Theatre.
1. Local Events
Make sure to head to our local calendar filled with events!
2. Swimming
Take a swim at one the many local places to cool down.
Beat the Heat: Best Spots to Swim, Splash, and Cool Off in Concord
3. Local libraries
Our local libraries work hard to put together some really fun events.
Baker Free Library Event Calendar: Bow
Chichester Library Event Calendar
Concord Public Library Event Calendar
Dunbarton Public Library Event Calendar
Hooksett Library Event Calendar
Maxfield Public Library Event Calendar: Loudon
Tucker Free Library Event Calendar: Henniker
4. Indoor Spots to Play
Altitude Trampoline Park: Jump, run and play!
60-minute pass: $24
120-minute pass: $28
270 Loudon Rd, Concord
Block Party Social: Arcade games, laser tag and more!
51 Zapora Dr, Hooksett
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center: Come learn, explore and play.
Adult: $13
Ages 13 to college: $12
Children 3 - 12: $10
NH Climbing and Fitness: Indoor rock climbing
Adult day pass: $22
Kids day pass: $14
10 Langdon Ave, Concord
Petal in the Pines: Come spread your wings and explore at their outdoor classroom.
*Open only on most Thursdays from June 19th through August 28th.
$12 for adults
$7 for kids
126 Baptist Rd, Canterbury
Sensory Seekers: An all-inclusive sensory gym.
$12 for 1 hour of open play
$18 for 2 hours of open play
85 Manchester St, Concord
Tanglewood Hollow: Explore Tanglewood Hollows Naturalist Lab and Discovery Space!
$10 for a drop in play
$50 for a 10-visit pass
5. Crafts & Indoor fun
Painting
Coloring
Shaving cream - yes shaving cream! Put some on your table and it creates endless fun! Drive their cars in it and then they have to wash them. Practice writing letters/numbers in it.
Moon sand - 8 cups of flour, 1 cup vegetable oil (or baby oil): it feels similar to kinetic sand!
Playdough - 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 cup water
Slime - 8-ounce Elmer's white liquid glue,1 tablespoon baking soda, 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons saline solution (this amount always varies)
6. Watch a Movie
Grab some popcorn, turn off the lights and watch a movie!
Some of our favorites: Sing, Moana, Moana 2, Lion King, Toy Story!
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Looking for more fun? Head to our calendar.
