3 Must-Do Activities with Kids in Sarasota, Florida
Two words that most parents dread hearing are “I’m bored.” This is usually followed by an unfortunate level of mischief as the kids try to find ways to amuse themselves. Arguably worse is when no complaints at all are heard because your child is too busy staring at their phone, tablet, TV, or game console.
As parents, we want to find activities that can be fun for kids who are sometimes surprisingly jaded, while also building some family memories to carry into the future. With that in mind, here are 3 must-do activities with kids that you can check out next time you’re looking for some fun:
Aerial Adventures
While fewer kids today dream of playing Tarzan (or are familiar with him), many still enjoy climbing trees and swinging from the branches. TreeUmph takes things a step further, letting adventurers of all ages run through huge forest terrain, overcoming obstacles and testing their physical prowess and courage. Keep in mind that kids must meet height requirements for certain courses, such as being able to reach 5’9” overhead while standing on the ground. Other courses, such as the Ape Up course have no height requirement.
Whether you’re flying through the trees on an exciting zipline or climbing and balancing your way through other obstacle courses, you’ll enjoy a day out in the fresh air, getting back in sync with nature.
Great things to “Sea”
Curious about the world under the waves? Do you have a little one fascinated with sharks or other forms of marine life? Then the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is for you!
Part aquarium and part research centre, the Mote Laboratory and Aquarium features several exhibits that can take anywhere from 2 hours to half a day or more to enjoy.
Two interactive areas and a 135,000-gallon shark tank will keep you and your young ones enthralled as you view and learn about more than 100 species of marine animals such as otters, manatees, and sea turtles. Who says education can’t be fun?
Pictures Worth a Thousand Words… and Memories
Many young ones today love superheroes, but who can forget the original heroes and magical beings: knights and fairies!
Stories have been passed down through the generations, telling tales of derring-do mystical places. With Enchanted Fairies, your child will love the opportunity to dress up as one of these enchanted beings, escaping from today’s world with its constant buzz of social media and electronic devices.
Let their imaginations run wild as they reconnect with stories and archetypes that have endured for centuries, stepping into a fantasy world of beauty and bravery where our expert photographers capture a special moment in time that will be remembered long after childhood ends.
The world today can seem a bit overwhelming, but there are still places where magic reigns supreme and your child can experience joys and wonders that they won’t find in a handheld device.
Childhood is but a fleeting moment that leaves us too soon. Be sure to capture memories to bring with you for years to come at Enchanted Fairies.
We look forward to seeing you!