Beat the Heat! Our Top 13 Family-Friendly Indoor Locations
While we love all the outdoor activities summer affords us, some days are just too hot and humid to stay outside. Never fear, the Bloomsburg Kids team is here! We’ve compiled a list of our top 13 indoor places to stay cool and keep your kids entertained. As an added…
Swimming in Nature
Swimming and playing in the water are some of the best ways to entertain children of all ages, enjoy being outside, and to stay cool when its hot. Our local area has many wonderful places to swim in nature, and we’ve compiled a list of the very best! Interested in…
Our 15 Favorite Events in July!
July is here and there are a ton of activities (many of which are low cost or FREE) for your whole family to enjoy, not to mention lots of carnivals happening! See below for all the details for all the fun! And be sure to check out our special Carnivals…
Spotlight on: Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
Located in Northumberland, PFML has been an active participant in the community since 1926! The library has ties to Joseph Priestley, an English chemist/scientist/philosopher, and continues to run programs that offer myriad STEM learning opportunities. Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library, Northumberland PFML is proud a proud part of the Family Place Libraries…
Swim, Splash, & Play: Local Swimming Pools
We’ve compiled the list below of the best pools in our 5 counties, check it out! Norris E. Rock Memorial Pool (Bloomsburg Town Pool) We sat down with Ron Pratt, Community Involvement Coordinator for the Bloom Town Pool (as well as Director of Operations for Sunbury Pool/Playground), who gave us…
Summer Reading HQ: Local Library Programs
Did you know that just 15 minutes of reading each day can make all the HUGE difference at any age? Academic, emotional, social, and other measures of success depend very heavily on reading, so we encourage all parents to read as much as possible with their children! Our local libraries…
Spotlight On: Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
We at Bloomsburg Kids sat down with Abigail Leffler, BTE’s Education Director, to get the inside scoop on all thats happening on stage and backstage at this very special local gem! The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe (2022-23 Season) Abigail fondly remembers her first experience at BTE as a…
✝️VBS- Lots of Local Options!
So what exactly is VBS? Vacation Bible Schools provide Christian Education for kids, and churches try to make them really fun! Some camps pay for curriculum, so you may see the same graphics at different churches. Some reasons for sending your child to a VBS camp this summer: Church is…
Day Trip Destinations
Its always a great time to plan family activities in our surrounding areas and beyond! We’ve widened our reach a bit to compile this list of fun, family-friendly day trips with something for everyone to enjoy! State Parks & Nature Excursions 🌲Rickett’s Glenn State Park (Benton, PA)Scenic waterfalls, lots of…
Our 10 Favorite (Mostly Free) Events in MAY!
May is here and there are a ton of (mostly free) activities for your whole family to enjoy! See below for all the details! May 6- The Annual Mifflinberg Fishing Derby @ Harry Haney BallfieldsLearn More May 6- MACC (Middlecreek Area Community Center) Kids’ Fair @ Beaver SpringsLearn More May…