Weekend Bucket List: July 21–23

Fun and affordable things to do this weekend in the U.S.


SOUTHEAST

GEORGIA

Silver Comet Trail | Go for a run, walk, or bike ride along the Silver Comet Trail. The trail runs from northeast Atlanta all the way to the Alabama state line where it connects to Chief Ladiga Trail. Be sure to stay hydrated!

Making Waves | See the Blue Man Group exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Atlanta this weekend. The whole family will enjoy this fun exhibit about sound, science, and music.

TENNESSEE

Zoo Knoxville | Explore the exotic animals and other wildlife at the Zoo in Knoxville.

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area | Take the family on an outdoor adventure this weekend at the Big South Fork.

FLORIDA

Lowry Park Zoo | Visit this zoo in Tampa this weekend to learn about exotic animals.

Biscayne National Park | Explore beautiful marine life at the Biscayne National Park near Miami.

VIRGINIA

Maymont Japanese Garden | Go for a peaceful stroll through the Maymont Japanese Garden this weekend in Richmond.

Belle Isle | Explore the trails and large flat rocks around Belle Isle in Richmond this weekend.


SOUTHWEST

TEXAS

San Antonio Riverwalk | Hop on a river taxi to explore the sights at the San Antionio Riverwalk.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Explore this 66-acre botanical garden in Dallas this weekend.

CALIFORNIA

Muir Woods National Monument | Take the family on a nice hike through Muir Woods National Monument in Mill Valley to see the towering redwood trees.

Griffith Park | See one of North America’s largest urban parks in Los Angeles this weekend.

ARIZONA

Papago Park | Be sure to stay hydrated as you explore Papago Park in Phoenix this weekend.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum | Check out the gardens, animals, and other exhibits at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tuscon.


MIDWEST

ILLINOIS

Shedd Aquarium | Take the family on an aquatic adventure this weekend at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

Howells and Hood | Treat yourself to a nice dinner at the umbrella-shaded patio at Howells and Hood on Michigan Avenue in Chicago this weekend.

MICHIGAN

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor | Explore this state park in Detroit this weekend.

Heidelberg Project | Visit this unique outdoor art exhibit in Detroit.

OHIO

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium | Visiting the zoo is fun for the whole family!

A Christmas Story House | Celebrate Christmas in July by visiting the house used in the film “A Christmas Story” in Cleveland.


NORTHEAST

PENNSYLVANIA

Self-Guided Electric Bike Tours | Try an easy-to-operate, electric assist bike in Intercourse, PA this weekend. These bikes go around 20 mph and are great for hills. You’re sure to enjoy Lancaster County’s best cafes, markets, attractions and themed rides.

Adult Summer New Moon Hike | For a dreamy experience under the moon, join Park Naturalist Lisa Sanchez at Lancaster County Park Environmental Center this weekend. See all the sights and sounds the woods has to offer on July 23.

NEW YORK

Nature Trek | Take on wildlife on July 21 at the Bronx Zoo. Families can enjoy an experience like no other with a nature play area and fully-netted bridge-and-tower course.

Adventure Race |For a one-hour race that brings exercise, sports, and pure fun together, take the family to Marine Park in Brooklyn on July 23. Enjoy activities such as hurdles, jump rope, javelin throw, basketball free throw, and a mini climbing wall.

NEW JERSEY

Kayaking and Canoeing in Princeton | For an experience like no other and loads of fun, kayak and canoe with friends and family in Princeton this weekend. It all begins July 22 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Family Fun Day | Everyone can play at family fun day! This event is filled with activities that the family will enjoy such as pony rides, face painting, bounce house, and more. Be there July 23 at noon in Monmouth Park.


NORTHWEST

WASHINGTON

Walk for Old Dogs |Support elderly dogs in need of foster care at this 1/3-mile walk. It begins July 23 at 10:30 a.m. in Cromwell Park in Shoreline, WA.

Renton River Days | Celebrate this multi-day festival on July 21–23 with a variety of events, special features for kids, arts and crafts, recreation, food, and stage entertainment at Liberty Park.

OREGON

Guided Nature Walk Tualatin Hills Nature Park | Want to get closer to the wilderness? Try a 1–1/2 to 2-mile nature walk through Tualatin Hills Nature Park in Beaverton, OR. Be sure to bring your camera and binoculars!

Portland Japanese Garden | Visit a traditional Japanese garden in Portland with the family this weekend.

IDAHO

Zoo Boise | Gather the family and head over to Zoo Boise this weekend to see and learn about various animals. It’s open all week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Boise River Greenbelt | Sit back, relax, and take in all that nature has to offer this weekend at the Boise River Greenbelt.

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