Place blankets and pillows on the ground after dark (outdoor furniture cushions work well too). If you have school-aged kids they’ll have oodles of tag rule versions – enough to play all afternoon!Ĩ. Run around and chase each other until you’re all tired and ready to rest. Read More: Grab this summer reading challenge to get kids reading outside in nature!ħ. And, pulling out some old blankets and pillows will make outdoor book reading even more special! Throw a towel down and enjoy a bit of backyard reading Grab your latest read or get into storytelling mode and read a fun book to the kids. You and they might find teeny tiny bugs, but you’ll also find cool colours and patterns and get a different perspective on the outside world.Ħ. Ask your children to see what they can find while using it. Look around the backyard with a magnifying glass. Read More: Grab these nature scavenger hunts or a Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt Printable Hereĥ. Or, have the kids or a friend make scavenger hunts for each other and you! Pointing at her favourite scavenger hunt find Read More: Great kids picture books about insects and bugs!Ĥ. Let them use magnifying glasses too for a bit more of a science-y feel. Again, kids could journal their findings or just enjoy the investigation. Explore the backyard area to see what types of insects you might find. Read More: Leaf Art ideas and leaf art inspiration for kidsģ. This can be a short activity or turn it into a longer project by pressing and drying the leaves, nature journaling them, or even doing crayon leaf rubbings. You can find great leaves in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Go on an exploration around the yard to see what kinds of leaves you can collect. The Trolley Museum of New York even offers 1.5-mile ride on weekends and holidays along the Rondout Creek waterfront to Kingston Point Park.Read more: Your guide to simple, easy, and super great family picnics!Ģ. The Ulster Performing Arts Center, inside a restored 1926 theater, regularly has events and the city is also home to a number of festivals, including the Kingston Jazz Festival and the Artists Soapbox Derby. A handful of trendy stores and unique hangouts like Rough Draft, a bookstore and taproom, have opened recently as well as a number of restaurants slinging delicious food like Ship to Shore and Lola. The city is divided into different sections: Uptown, which includes the historic Stockade area midtown, which is bisected by Broadway, the city’s main drag and Rondout, near the creek and river, to the south, according to the New York Times. Despite the fire, you can still see the gorgeous First Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Kingston, which was organized in 1659, and many 17th century stone buildings, including the Senate House, which was built in the 1670s. During the Revolutionary War, it was burned by the British and in the 19th century, it became a transportation hub, situated right on the Hudson. Dating back to the arrival of the Dutch in 1652, Kingston has a rich history as the state's first capital.
Once a sleepy town, the city of Kingston is experiencing a reawakening with more residents moving in these days. Good for townies, thrifters and history buffs.
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