Independence Fun Activities Guide

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  Camp Deer Creek

  Cheswick

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  Camp Deer Creek is a family owned, traditional summer day camp for boys and girls ages 4-15, located about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Operating from mid-June to mid-August, Deer Creek offers swimming, horseback riding, nature, archery, arts & crafts, music, drama, climbing wall, field games, zip lines, creeking and lunch on our 16 acres. We also provide transportation from many Pgh. areas including Mt. Lebanon, Cranberry, Wexford, North Side, Oakland, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, East End, Monroeville, Oakmont, Fox Chapel, O'hara, Shaler, Hampton and Indiana Township. We have seven 45 minute periods per day from 9:30am to 3:30pm with lunch in the middle. A Pittsburgh staple since 1933, we are celebrating 87 seasons in 2019, the last 47 being run by the Weitzel family. Check out our website (campdeercreekonline.com) or contact us for more information at 412-767-5351. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  CoCo Key Water Resort & The Hotel ML

  Mount Laurel

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  The Hotel ML, Located in South Jersey, just twelve miles from Downtown Philadelphia, you'll find The Hotel ML. The Hotel ML offers the luxuries and amenities of a premier hotel, while providing a unique resort atmosphere for time-starved families to reconnect and unwind.

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  Dutch Wonderland

  Lancaster

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  A Kingdom For Kids! It's not just a slogan -- it's a commitment to young children and their families that beyond our castle walls is a place just for them called A Kingdom For Kids!, where family fun is proclaimed by royal decree. Since opening on May, 20, 1963, Dutch Wonderland has consistently been recognized as a premier family amusement park and has been voted one of the Top 5 Best Kid's Park in the World by Amusement Today magazine. Having your birthday party, other celebrations, family outing, and Scouting events at Dutch Wonderland is easy with catered options, picnic lunch boxes, and cabana rentals. With attractions like ChooChoo Charlie, Frog Hopper, Dragon's Lair, Duke's Lagoon and so much more, Dutch Wonderland is a favorite amongst children of all ages! (less) ... Read more

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Save 25% with Promo Code: FUNFAM

     HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM (less) ... Read more

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  25% off select tickets with promo code FUNFAM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2019 tour! Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay …

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  Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch

  Middletown

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  Jumbo's Pumpkin Patch is home to seven generations. Open annually since 1994, Jumbo's has grown from a road side stand to more than 30 acres of pick your own pumpkins and specialty produce. Each year Jumbo's welcomes thousands of families to enjoy good old-fashioned fun down on our family farm. Admission and hayrides are always free and we don't plan on changing that anytime soon. Visit our website: jumbos.org for more information. Come visit us this fall and see why we have been ranked among the top 10 pumpkin patches in the US by MSN!

Events/Performances

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

  Coming To Your City Soon!

  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

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  Save 25% with Promo Code: FUNFAM

     HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM (less) ... Read more

  SAVE 25% for ALL Harlem Globetrotters Games with promo code FUNFAM

  25% off select tickets with promo code FUNFAM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2019 tour! Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay …

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  National Park Service

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  National Park Week - and FREE Days

     Americas Best Idea - the national parks - announced the launch of Find Your Park, a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for the next 100 years. It's about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America's best idea - the national parks! It's all happening in your national parks. Only 128 of our country's 407 national parks usually charge an entrance fee. So start planning your visit! If you're planning a trip that includes multiple national parks, you might consider the $80 annual pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many other Federal lands-more than 2,000 in all. The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is offered free to all active duty military members and their dependents. Information on these and other pass options is available online. (less) ... Read more

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  Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway

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  Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) is your Auto Racing connection in western Pennsylvania. Allegheny County's only auto racing complex, the half mile clay oval (DIRT'S MONSTER HALF MILE) features stock car racing action each Saturday evening April 7 through September 15 & October 6. A night out at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway offers a THRILLING evening of affordable family fun. "We'll sell the whole seat but you'll only need the edge." Conveniently located just 12 miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh, on Route 22 at the Noblestown exit (the one after Imperial on 22W). The Speedway is easily accessible from all directions in Western Pennsylvania. (less) ... Read more

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  PurpleStride Pittsburgh

  Pittsburgh

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  SATURDAY, October 13, 2018

     PurpleStride walks are among the largest sources of funding for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. When you Wage Hope at PurpleStride, you join a vibrant community of survivors, impacted families, loved ones, researchers and advocates committed to rewriting the future of this deadly disease. Schenley Oval Sportsplex 1 Overlook Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15207 October 13, 2018 Saturday 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 9:30 a.m. 5K Run/Walk Begins

Family Activities

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  Camp Deer Creek

  Cheswick

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  Camp Deer Creek

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  Camp Deer Creek is a family owned, traditional summer day camp for boys and girls ages 4-15, located about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Operating from mid-June to mid-August, Deer Creek offers swimming, horseback riding, nature, archery, arts & crafts, music, drama, climbing wall, field games, zip lines, creeking and lunch on our 16 acres. We also provide transportation from many Pgh. areas including Mt. Lebanon, Cranberry, Wexford, North Side, Oakland, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, East End, Monroeville, Oakmont, Fox Chapel, O'hara, Shaler, Hampton and Indiana Township. We have seven 45 minute periods per day from 9:30am to 3:30pm with lunch in the middle. A Pittsburgh staple since 1933, we are celebrating 87 seasons in 2019, the last 47 being run by the Weitzel family. Check out our website (campdeercreekonline.com) or contact us for more information at 412-767-5351. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

  Coming To Your City Soon!

  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour

  Reviews

  Save 25% with Promo Code: FUNFAM

     HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS FAN POWERED WORLD TOUR The Original Harlem Globetrotters are known for their amazing feats of basketball, humor, and acts of goodwill on and off the court. And they have always been about the fans, but this year, everything they do will bring fans closer to the action more than ever before. Join them as they celebrate fans during the all-new Fan Powered World Tour! There will be over 20 occasions before, during and after the game where you have the opportunity to directly interact with Globetrotters stars. Don't miss out - get your tickets today and save 25% off with promo code FUNFAM (less) ... Read more

  SAVE 25% for ALL Harlem Globetrotters Games with promo code FUNFAM

  25% off select tickets with promo code FUNFAM The Original Harlem Globetrotters are preparing for their action packed 2019 tour! Join Globetrotter stars after the game where they will stay …

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  Harlem Globetrotters Fan Powered World Tour Coupon

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  Junior Ranger

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  Junior Ranger programs engage young people in age-appropriate activities that allow them to discover the significance of a specific site, introduce them to the national park system and to the mission of the National Park Service. They reveal to children that these amazing places belong to them. Junior Ranger programs are designed to provide participants with the flexibility to discover and interact with the park at their own pace and within the limits of their visit. They encourage children and their families to explore things they might otherwise have missed, to get out and walk around, to explore further by visiting specialized programs, park movies, exhibits, trails overlooks, talking to a ranger, and others. When you get to the park visitor center ask a park ranger or volunteer for a junior ranger booklet if you are between the ages of 6-12 and you can fill it out and earn a badge! (less) ... Read more

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  Pittsburgh's PA Motor Speedway

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  Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway (PPMS) is your Auto Racing connection in western Pennsylvania. Allegheny County's only auto racing complex, the half mile clay oval (DIRT'S MONSTER HALF MILE) features stock car racing action each Saturday evening April 7 through September 15 & October 6. A night out at Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Motor Speedway offers a THRILLING evening of affordable family fun. "We'll sell the whole seat but you'll only need the edge." Conveniently located just 12 miles west of Downtown Pittsburgh, on Route 22 at the Noblestown exit (the one after Imperial on 22W). The Speedway is easily accessible from all directions in Western Pennsylvania. (less) ... Read more

Fun Centers

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  Camp Deer Creek

  Cheswick

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  Camp Deer Creek

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  Camp Deer Creek is a family owned, traditional summer day camp for boys and girls ages 4-15, located about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Operating from mid-June to mid-August, Deer Creek offers swimming, horseback riding, nature, archery, arts & crafts, music, drama, climbing wall, field games, zip lines, creeking and lunch on our 16 acres. We also provide transportation from many Pgh. areas including Mt. Lebanon, Cranberry, Wexford, North Side, Oakland, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, East End, Monroeville, Oakmont, Fox Chapel, O'hara, Shaler, Hampton and Indiana Township. We have seven 45 minute periods per day from 9:30am to 3:30pm with lunch in the middle. A Pittsburgh staple since 1933, we are celebrating 87 seasons in 2019, the last 47 being run by the Weitzel family. Check out our website (campdeercreekonline.com) or contact us for more information at 412-767-5351. (less) ... Read more

Preschool Activities

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  My Gym - Yardley

  Yardley

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  My Gym - Yardley

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  My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports, and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. (less) ... Read more