No school, What to do?
Today is a teacher-inservice day. Mixed blessing. Love having the kids at home, but if I hear another door slam or child whine, we will all go crazy! Although I might already be there :) When I am flat-out of ideas for what to do, I check several websites for inspiration. These websites provide great lists of events going on in the area. Usually, I can find some adventure to excite us.
This website is dedicated to listing the events happening in Pigeon Forge. For instance, the 8th Annual Heritage Day is happening tomorrow at the Old Mill.
“Experience the past now at the Old Mill Heritage Day in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Take the whole family to this event for a fun filled day! At Old Mill Heritage Day you will find quilt demonstrations, a petting zoo, kid’s train rides, basket making, a farmers market and much more! See firsthand what life in the 18th century was like as you learn to make lye soap and yummy apple butter. Take a free tour of the Old Mill during your visit! People young and old are sure to enjoy the Old Mill Heritage Day.” Taken straight from www.mypigeonforge.com website. It looks like great fun.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park website offers a calendar of events filled with ranger guided hikes, demonstrations, and wildlife programs available free of charge to everyone. I took the children salamander hunting in the mountains with the rangers this summer and it was fabulous! What child doesn't want to splash around in a mountain stream grabbing muddy creatures? By completing three programs, children can become a Junior Ranger and are recognized at the Visitor’s Center. Proud moments -too fun!
Knoxmoms.com on facebook
These are two other resources for great things to do with children in the area.
Game Day
But on a beautiful fall Saturday in Knoxville, it is hard to beat Game Day. Campus festivities at Neyland Stadium are filled with great fun for kids and parents. If you aren’t a tailgater and don’t have a tailgate to visit, then everyone is welcome to the Vol Walk - 2 hours or so before kick-off (5:15 pm tomorrow). While this tradition started in 1990, it has quickly become a fan favorite. The whole team, along with the cheerleaders and Smoky, walk down Peyton Manning Pass to the stadium, shaking hands and high-fiving fans the whole way. My kids adore this chance to get up close to the football players, or maybe it’s the cheerleaders.
Next, Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Band marches down Andy Holt Drive and into the stadium every Saturday home game. I adore seeing the band perform Rocky Top as the Majorettes perform a routine right on the street before heading into the game. Even if you aren’t a VOL fan, walking around campus on game day is a unique experience that everyone should experience. Look for us tomorrow at Game Day. We love the VOLS!
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