How to Find Free Activities for Kids on Cape Cod
Vacationing with the kids can be an expensive endevaor, but when on Cape Cod there are plenty of free activities for kids if you know where to look.So when you are visiting Cape Cod follow these steps to find fun and free activities for the kids.
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How to Find Free Activities for Kids on Cape Cod
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Pick up a local publication. The Cape has tons of local publications that are specifically geared towards kids and available at most stores and hotels. Kids On the Cape is a great free magazine for families that can be found most anywhere. The calender section of the local newspaper, The Cape Cod Times, also provides listings of free activities and events. The local edition of the PennySaver also has money saving coupons for family friendly attractions and restaurants.
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Take advantage of the good weather and the outdoors. Hiking, biking, and swimming in the many beaches offers lots of free fun for the entire family. Nauset beach in East Orleans is a great beach complete with life guards, bathrooms and a snack bar onsite. The Cape Cod Canal is a great place for the entire family to take a bike ride.
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Visit local libraries. Many libraries offer free kids events throughout the year from readings, to arts and crafts events to music demonstrations. Your local library can also be a great place to find advertisements for other kid friendly community events.
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Contact the chamber of commerce. The chamber of commerce in your Cape Cod area will have information on free activities and events for kids. They will also have many area maps and advertisements for kid friendly attractions. The main branch of the Chamber of Commerce is located at routes 6 and 132 and Hyannis and you can call a representative at 888 33 CapeCod.
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Call a hotel concierge. Many hotel concierges will be familiar with free local activities for kids.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to look for coupons in the local newspaper that can save you money on entrance fees to museums and other kid friendly attractions.
