October 5th, 2009
Wondering what to do with the kids on Columbus Day (October 12th)? Here are some fun ideas the whole family is sure to love.
1. Learn about Columbus Day
There are lots of crafts and activities for the kids to enjoy in honor of the day. To learn more, check out Columbus Day 2009. Or see if your community is having a Columbus Day parade.
2. Get outdoors
Go for a hike, go camping, rake the leaves and take turns jumping into the pile, go for a walk, explore nature, go for a bike ride — you get the idea. There’s so much to do during this wonderful season when the weather is cooler and the great outdoors beckon.
3. Stop procrastinating
Where have you been wanting to take the kids, but haven’t yet? This is a great time to visit the zoo, the children’s museum, the art museum, story time at the library, the craft store, and more.
4. Make a big screen at home
A sheet or a wall can serve as the canvas for an in-home movie fest. Rent Christopher Columbus: The Discovery on DVD or for a different “journey”, rent movies by Chris Columbus, the director. A projector rental from Projector123.com makes it fun, easy, affordable and sure to please the whole family.
5. Talk to the kids
Here’s a great conversation starter: What do you think would be the most fun thing we could do on Columbus Day? Their answers just might surprise you — and it pays to get some input from the participants before you go planning something too elaborate.
What will YOU do? Post your comments below or share ideas.
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