“Free!” is the theme of this summer’s Springfield Moms Free Summer Activities Guide, which gives area families affordable options for fun.
There are so many creative options for our kids to stay busy and active during the summer. Our readers start clamoring for our annual Summer Camp Directory in the winter months. Our Outdoor Water Park Guide is also hugely popular. But the costs can really add up. This summer, we decided to provide an additional resource that highlighted the fabulous free activities that are available in central Illinois throughout the summer.
From concerts to bike trails to movies in the park, museum fun and tennis lessons at Southern View, a variety of activities come without a price tag this summer. Check out the following ideas:
- Bike Trails
- Illinois State Museum Passport Program
- Springfield Municipal Band Concerts
- Springfield Park District “Movies in the Park”
- Summer Reading Programs at local libraries
- Tennis Lessons at Southern View Park
- Vacation Bible Schools
We asked our Facebook fans for their suggestions for free summer fun. Here are some of their suggestions!
“Free breakfast and lunch for children during the summer at local Springfield 186 schools.” – Lindsey R.
“Chatham friends of the parks are putting of free movies in the park.” – Kim W.
“Playing at the mall play area is a favorite of both my toddlers. Also Rochester usually has free movies in the park. Libraries have free activities, including story time and activities for kids to participate in.” – Dani F.
“Lowe’s build and grow workshops this month are on June 14 and 28. The children get an apron and goggles to keep. Each time you go, they get a patch to iron on as well.” – Danielle W. and Lacey B.
“The splash pad at Southwind AND the genH kid fun run in late June!” – Leah B.
Are we missing anything? Let us know by commenting to this blog post.
