Looking for some ideas of things to do this summer with kids in Forsyth County, GA? Here is a roundup of ideas from Forsyth for Families.
There’s still time to make a summer bucket list and check off some activities! Just make it on smaller paper like an 8.5 x 11 or smaller posterboard. The kids love checking off all the cool things that they do in the summertime.
Take advantage of the Kids Bowl Free program at Stars & Strikes and Kids Skate Free program at Let’s Roll Skate & Fun Center. Stay on your budget and enjoy being able to go out and get some exercise with the family.
Hike Sawnee Mountain and have a picnic. Enjoy the views of our beautiful city from the mountain top!
Go to a free outdoor summer movie. Southern Outdoor Cinema, The Chill Hill and Sidney’s Pizza is hosting a free outdoor movie at Vickery Village.
See a free movie this summer! Carmike Kids Summer Series is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am.
Pick your own sunflowers in Forsyth County, GA. July is the prime season and the sunflowers will be blooming then at The Anderson Family’s Farm. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Visit the Cumming Aquatic Center and the Fountains and Spray Parks in and around Forsyth County, GA. Visit the new spray pad at Old Atlanta Park.
See an outdoor concert. Concerts at The Collection are every other Thursday. Sawnee Mountain Music has a summer music series as well.
Shop at a Farmers Market. There are lots of markets in the area to learn about fruits and vegetables as well as buy homemade goodies from local businesses. There is a new Farmer’s Produce Market going in at 4310 Settendown Village Road, Cumming, GA 30041 and opens in mid-June 2014.
Visit the Forsyth County Public Library for story times, games, and more. Sign up for a summer reading program and earn a free book or free pizza from Mia’s! Barnes & Noble, FCPL all have reading programs through the summer.
Cool off and go ice skating at The ICE. Chill out from the summer heat and learn to skate a figure 8!
Go on a camping adventure. Explore the campgrounds around Lake Lanier and go on a family camping trek. Rent a camper at Sugar Mill Creek RV Resort and enjoy a camping experience near Helen, GA without major gas or RV rental costs.
Ride bikes at the Big Creek Greenway. We walk at Fowler Park and take our dogs to the dog park there. There are lots of trails and fun things to do.
Cool off at Poole’s Mill Park. Slide down a rock waterslide and wade in the stream.
Go on a geocaching adventure. There are lots of hidden gems when you geocache in North Georgia.
Enjoy crafts and construction projects at Michaels, Home Depot and Lowe’s this summer.
Swim in Lake Lanier. Visit one of the Lake Lanier beaches and enjoy a day on the lake.
Visit LanierWorld. Lake Lanier Islands coupons from Chick-fil-A are buy one ticket, get one free on Wednesdays. Publix and QT also have discount coupons.
See the Zeedonk. Visit Chestatee Wildlife Preserve and see the zeedonk and lots of other exotic animals!
Play lazer tag, challenge a friend in the lazer maze, ride bumper cars and go bowling. Play in the arcade at Stars & Strikes.
Go fishing at Lake Lanier!
Visit a farm. See an Alpaca farm right here in Cumming, GA (call before you visit). Visit Kinsey Family Farm and enjoy seasonal events. Warbington Farms is a fun place to visit for strawberry season and in the fall.
The sky’s the limit. What is your favorite thing to do in summer?
