As the new year rolls in, many families are eager to create a fun-filled bucket list of activities they want to experience together throughout the year. From winter activities like sledding and ice skating to summer adventures like camping and swimming, having a family fun bucket list can help everyone stay excited and engaged throughout the year. In this article, we'll explore some creative and exciting ideas around Uniontown, Morgantown, and surrounding areas so you can start planning your adventures and making unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
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☐ Go sledding at one of the locations on the Winter Fun Guide.
☐ Try a warm drink and support local businesses like Coffee at Crawford LLC or Hi-Gear Coffee.
☐ Have a snowball fight at Hutchison Park.
☐ Go ice skating at Morgantown Ice Arena.
☐ Take a winter nature hike at West Virginia Botanic Gardens or many of the beautiful trails in our area.
☐ Learn a new skill like music lessons at Practice Makes Perfect Music Studio or pick up a book at the library.
☐ Create warm kits (gloves, scarves, hats, etc.) and leave them around town for those in need.
☐ Go bowling - check out Yough Lanes or other local bowling alleys
☐ Make snow ice cream!
☐ Go swimming indoors at Mylan Park.
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☐ Go fishing. Check the event calendar for PA fish-free days
☐ Visit the Easter Bunny - Easter Guide coming soon!
☐ Check out the fairy trail at Mason-Dixon Park and look for new blooms.
☐ Have a picnic at Lick Hollow Picnic Area.
☐ Check out the fresh spring at the Watering Trough.
☐ Plant fresh flowers from Cellurale's Garden Center or Miller's Greenhouses & Flower Shop.
☐ Beautify our home - clean up litter or arrange to help plant flowers at a park.
☐ Visit a seed swap - there are a few on the event calendar.
☐ Explore a playground -Guide to Playgrounds near Uniontown, PA
☐ Visit Pittsburgh, check out one of the other local MacKIDs for ideas. Macaroni KID Pittsburgh - City or www.southhills.macaronikid.com
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☐ Visit Flatwoods Community Pool.
☐ Get a cold treat at Mountaineer Country Ice Cream
☐ Explore Fort Necessity.
☐ Go camping at Uniontown KOA or Jellystone
☐ Go to the Evergreen Drive-in and eat popcorn.
☐ Visit a farm - like Maple Bottom Farm. In late August they have beautiful sunflower fields.
☐ Play mini golf at Walnut Hill Miniature Golf.
☐ Visit a Farmer's Market, the guide is coming soon!
☐ Enjoy fireworks
☐ Visit West Overton Museums
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☐ Go on a fall foliage drive on Route 40.
☐ Visit Goodman Family Farms for decorations and fun.
☐ Take a hay ride and purchase delicious milk at Whoa Nellie Farm.
☐ Visit a haunted house like Fright Farm or Allen's Haunted Hay Ride (This may not be suitable for all ages. Please use discretion)
☐ Take a nature walk at Coopers Rock State Forest and enjoy the view from the overlook.
☐ Go trick or treating. Check MacKID as your go-to Halloween resource.
☐ Enjoy nature's beauty. Jump in leaf piles, go outside, and play.
☐ Watch the sunset from the Route 40 overlook.
☐ Make a donation to the food bank.
☐ Go apple picking - Triple B Farms offers a nice selection.
