Sorry, but — NO ADULTS ALLOWED — this one is for the kids. Grown-up, please hand this over to your little one. Got it, kiddo? Let’s plan a family day together. Here’s a fun schedule for you to try.

Morning

Be a chef and cook breakfast for the adults at home. The night before, ask your family to choose from one of these recipes. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if any of the instructions seem confusing.

While you eat, talk about your plan for the day. Ask your family to help you prepare a backpack with things you’ll need. We suggest bringing:

🍫 Plenty of snacks like granola bars or locally-made Seahorse Snacks
💧 A water bottle
🧢 A hat or beanie

If you have time before heading to lunch, play at a playground like The Pumpkin Patch Playground on Signal Mountain or Heritage Park near East Brainerd.

This gem atop Signal Mountain is popular this time of year. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

Afternoon

For lunch, head to The Daily Ration for grilled cheese and say hi to all the dogs hanging out on the patio. After you’ve filled your belly, spend the afternoon exploring the Creative Discovery Museum. What are you looking forward to most? Playing with robots in the STEM Zone? Or exploring in the outdoor TreeHouse Adventure?

What dish could your family make with these veggies? | Photo by @mainstfarmersmarket

Evening

Wrap up the day with a family dinner. Head to one of our local farmers markets to pick out foods you can make together. Over dinner, talk about everything you did today. Ask questions like:

🧠 What was something new you learned?

🤡 What was something funny that happened?

👀 What would we do differently if we did that again?

👍 What do you definitely want to do again? (And again and again…)

Grown-ups — send us more family-friendly recommendations and we may just feature them in an upcoming newsletter.