One of the great things about homeschooling is not having to start the new school year in mid-August. While we're watching all of our friends post those back to school pics, or having to make last minute changes because their kids got let out of school unexpectedly due to excessive heat, homeschool families have the choice of when to start back. Many of us enjoy posting "not-back-to-school" pics as a way to relish the moment. For homeschool families, summer can last a whole extra month if they want. Fall doesn't begin until the third week of September. If you're one of those families that likes to soak up the last days of summer, here are a lot of great ways to make memories before hitting the books again. 1. Visit a Metropark you haven't been to yet. There are 18 different reservations within the Cleveland Metroparks, and there are also some in other counties such as Lake and Summit. Check out one you've never been to before. They are all unique and amazing. Cleveland Metroparks, Lake Metroparks, Summit Metroparks 2. Try a new local ice cream shop. There are tons of locally owned and operated ice cream and custard places. One of our favorites is Rosati's Frozen Custard in Northfield. They have daily special flavors so you can go on their website and pick the day you want to try something yummy. Click here for more info: Rosati's Frozen Custard 3. Take a family bike ride in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Every year in August, the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad offers free rides for kids with the purchase of an adult ticket. And they offer Bike Aboard, where you can take your bikes and get off at any point to ride the paths. Click here for more info: Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad 4. Visit the Lakeshore. Once kids go back to school, places like the Lakeshore get a little less crowded. This is the perfect time to go. Head to Lakefront for the Monarch migration to see if you can spot any of the lovely Monarch butterflies. Or, take a kite and have a family picnic. Or head to Huntington Reservation in Bay Village for a peaceful stroll. Click here for more info: Cleveland Metroparks 5. Go berry picking. Blackberries and raspberries are good for picking until mid to late September. This is a fun family activity. Rosby's Berry Farm in Brooklyn Heights is a great place to go. Click here for more info: Rosby's Berry Farm 6. Visit the zoos or museums. A weekday visit to the zoo or the museums is awesome after most kids go back to school because they're not crowded. Enjoy a quiet, relaxing visit that you can do at your own pace. 7. Discover a new playground. If you're bored of your typical go-to, there are a ton of great parks and playgrounds that all offer unique settings. Click here to view our list of some of our favorites: Parks & Playgrounds 8. Stay home and put on the sprinkler. The lazy days of summer include just having a fun day at home. Turn on that sprinkler and throw on those suits before it's too cold for this fun activity. Grab some popsicles for taking a break in the shade. 9. Visit the West Side Market. The market has a ton of things to offer including locally harvested produce. Weekday hours are Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 am to 4 pm and Fridays from 7 am to 6 pm. Click here for more info: West Side Market 10. Have a cookout and invite other homeschool families. What better way to celebrate not going back to school, than to share the fun with other homeschooling families. Plan a late summer cookout and invite friends over to play!
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