Fun Maine Activities to Entertain Kids on Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is here, so we found 11 fun things you can do with your kids that don't involve screens.

Maine Kids Have So Many More Options Than Just Sitting in Front of a Screen

I'm going to sound like an old person for a minute by saying that I worry about kids these days. So much of their entertainment is screen-based, from video games, to phones, to televisions.

While a certain amount of screen time is fun, kids should also (in my opinion) get outside and enjoy everything Maine has to offer. We live in Vacationland, and that's not something you can experience in front of a computer.

Maine Kids Will Remember Experiences More Than TV Shows

There are a lot of ways to connect with family, have fun while learning, and explore the parts of Maine you don't typically get to see. When was the last time you went to Fort Knox or attended one of Maine's unique festivals. Whoopie pies? Moxie? Lobster? Pick your favorite.

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Children will remember the experiences from their summer vacation a lot more than what they watched on TV. I have wonderful memories of camping with my family, going to state fairs, and eating at interesting restaurants.

Young Mainers Will Miss Their Screens at First, But May Start Loving Family TIme

It may not be easy. The kids may resist leaving their phone or iPad behind to go on an unknown, screenless adventure. But they may find they really enjoy finding other things to do, while connecting with their family.