There are lots of things to do as a family this summer weekend…
Friday July 11, 2014
Stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival:
It is the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival at Stoweflake Resort in Stowe. The Festival begins at 4 pm on Friday. An event for all ages. One of Vermont’s most popular summer celebrations includes a children’s corner, live band, great food and drink, balloon launches, and tethers!
25 of the country’s most prominent balloon experts launch as follows:
- Friday 6:30pm
- Saturday 6:30am and 6:30pm
- Saturday 6:30am
Tethered rides on the hot-air balloons will be available for $10 per person. Call for flight pricing.
Admission for the evening festival events is $10 | children 12 and under free | A small fee applies for some children’s activities.
For more information: www.stoweflake.com/balloon
Saturday July 12, 2014
Garden Tea Party At Shelburne Farms:
From 1 pm to 3 pm. Bring your family to enjoy the colorful, fragrant gardens at the Inn at Shelburne Farms! After you go on a treasure hunt adventure you will learn to make your own tea bags and enjoy some tea and tasty treats.
Cost: Member: $20/adult & child, $6 each additional child | Non-member: $22/$7
For More Information: www.shelburnefarms.org
Sunday July 13, 2014
Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge:
The Venture Vermont Outdoor Challenge is annual statewide outside scavenger hunt designed to encourage kids and families to get outside this summer. Participants just have to download a score sheet,venture around the state, participate in a variety of fun outdoor activities for which they receive points.
Once you accumulate 250 points—you win a VIP gold coin good for free day entry into Vermont State Parks for the rest of the season and for the entire next season!
Cost: Free
For More Information: www.vtstateparks.com/htm/venturevt.htm