{"id":27459,"date":"2013-05-07T20:56:31","date_gmt":"2013-05-08T03:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.mainelyseo.com\/cdi-upgrade\/?p=27459"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:54:18","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T23:54:18","slug":"inexpensive-and-fun-family-days-out-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/fun-family-activites\/inexpensive-and-fun-family-days-out-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"Inexpensive and Fun Family Days Out This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy.webp 169w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-33x50.webp 33w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-66x100.webp 66w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-133x200.webp 133w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-100x149.webp 100w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-126x190.webp 126w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-140x210.webp 140w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-25x37.webp 25w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-50x74.webp 50w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-65x97.webp 65w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-75x112.webp 75w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-95x142.webp 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy.jpg\" height=\"253\" width=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy.jpg 169w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-33x50.jpg 33w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-66x100.jpg 66w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-133x200.jpg 133w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-100x149.jpg 100w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-126x190.jpg 126w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-140x210.jpg 140w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-25x37.jpg 25w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-50x74.jpg 50w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-65x97.jpg 65w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-75x112.jpg 75w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/garden-copy-95x142.jpg 95w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-26976 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Grandmother and granddaughter outdoors in garden smiling\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture>While you\u2019re in the midst of the winter doldrums, you can expect your children to begin to wear on your nerves. They\u2019ve been cooped up all winter and they\u2019re ready to get outside when spring arrives. You may be starting to think about inexpensive and fun family days out this spring, as well.\u00a0 Here are some ideas you may want to consider:<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t have to sit at home when the warmer weather hits, but it may not be possible to go to a park for a picnic due to rain. Instead, why not find some activities that will take you away from home and yet allow you to be inside to keep dry?<\/p>\n<p>Many art museums offer a free day during the month. This would be a great way to get away from the house and introduce your children to a cultural activity at the same time. They might become fascinated by the artwork in the museum and find a new hobby they can enjoy.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->Your city or town may have smaller museums or living history areas nearby. Often these are less expensive than larger museums or theme parks, but they can be just as much fun. These will allow your children to be out in the warmer weather and sunshine as well as expand their mind or understanding of local history.<\/p>\n<p>Is there a botanical garden where you live or within close proximity? If there is, botanical gardens can be a great place to visit. Perhaps, while you\u2019re there, you can find out about local hiking trails that you and your children can enjoy. Go out and enjoy the beauty of the area along with the new flowers that are budding or just starting to bloom.<\/p>\n<p>If the weather permits, you may want to have a picnic in a local park. Be prepared, however, in case the weather changes which is normal during the springtime. Take along your family\u2019s favorite foods &#8211; you don\u2019t have to make it too elaborate. Fresh fruit, vegetable sticks, cheese, and bread are good, non-messy choices.<\/p>\n<p>Plan a camping trip if you have a long weekend. Pack up items from home and put them in the camper or car. 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