The annual Perseid Meteor Showers are happening right now. From close to the end of July until mid August (the peak is mid-August, anyway) late night or early morning sky watchers can view the meteor showers hosted for free by the sky. Get your binoculars, telescopes and blankets ready!
The best times and dates to view the Perseid Showers are between moonset and the first light of dawn on August 10th and 11th. On August 13, 2011, during the peak times the sky will be brightened by the full moon. This may make the meteor showers difficult to see during more reasonable hours.
Get your kids excited by science by educating them on the showers before watching. You can find lots of great information at Space.com. Or view the 2011 Perseid Meteor Shower view table to prepare for your adventure.
When we watched the Perseid Showers we decided to go to a family member's house since we have loud and crazy kids. They definitely aren't the quiet type! We brought blankets, got out chairs, binoculars. The little one fell asleep in my arms- a pillow would have been a good idea. Snacks will keep the kids occupied during slow times. Printing up a star-gazing chart would be helpful as well. Then you can play eye-spy games with older kids or race to see who finds certain ones first.
Have you watched meteor showers with your kids in the past? What are your tips for making the most out of educational activities like this?
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Summer Activities in York (July 2011)
There are so many fun and family-friendly activities going on in York, PA! Here's a list of just a few upcoming events in the York area. Remember that you don't have to travel far to have fun!
All Summer: Get Outdoors (GO) York Summer reading and activity.
Tuesday July 26 from 5:30-10pm Old Tyme Carnival and Fireworks at Sunset Lane in West York (Shiloh).
Tuesday July 26 at 10am Open Season 2 at the West Manchester Mall Regal Cinemas for $1 admission.
Tuesday July 26 and Thursday July 28 at 10am Megamind at Frank Theatres for $1 admission.
Wednesday July 27 at 10am Yogi Bear at West Manchester Mall Regal Cinemas for $1 admission.
Wednesday July 27 at 7pm Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer presents The Rivers Rockabilly Trio.
Wednesday July 27 at 8:30pm Cats and Dogs at Kiwanis Lake for free outdoor movie night.
Thursday July 28 at 7pm at Lincoln Park for the Summer Concert Series, Sarah Indian Summer Jars- Festive Music.
Friday July 29 at 8:45pm Despicable Me free outdoor movie event at York Township Park in Spry.
Sunday July 21 at 7pm Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer presents The Groove Train.
All Summer: Get Outdoors (GO) York Summer reading and activity.
Tuesday July 26 from 5:30-10pm Old Tyme Carnival and Fireworks at Sunset Lane in West York (Shiloh).
Tuesday July 26 at 10am Open Season 2 at the West Manchester Mall Regal Cinemas for $1 admission.
Tuesday July 26 and Thursday July 28 at 10am Megamind at Frank Theatres for $1 admission.
Wednesday July 27 at 10am Yogi Bear at West Manchester Mall Regal Cinemas for $1 admission.
Wednesday July 27 at 7pm Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer presents The Rivers Rockabilly Trio.
Wednesday July 27 at 8:30pm Cats and Dogs at Kiwanis Lake for free outdoor movie night.
Thursday July 28 at 7pm at Lincoln Park for the Summer Concert Series, Sarah Indian Summer Jars- Festive Music.
Friday July 29 at 8:45pm Despicable Me free outdoor movie event at York Township Park in Spry.
Sunday July 21 at 7pm Springettsbury Park's Sounds of Summer presents The Groove Train.
National Night Out 2011
National Night Out, in its 28th year, will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2011 from approximately 5-dark at various parks throughout York County. National Night Out is a fun event that brings together our communities while promoting crime prevention awareness.
There are many parks in York participating in this event and I can't locate them all. I'll do my best to list every one that I'm aware of. If you know of one that I haven't listed please share it in the comments section!
York City will have NNO at various York City parks. I cannot find information on which parks.
West York Borough: Shelly Park will have food, activities, borough officials and live music from Behavioral Nightmare.
Dallastown: Dallastown Community Park will have city officials, pony rides, a magician, bounce house, scavenger hunt, K9 demonstrations, face painting, fire competition, live entertainment by The Outlaw (DJ) and more. Their website has also requested that Padawans should bring their lightsabers (and non-perishables) for an expected out of town visitor. Dallastown also invites residents of Red Lion to their event.
Spring Garden Township: Elmwood Park (next to Memorial Hospital) will have food, games, bounce house, public officials, car seat check*, Bike safety course* and more. *pre-register by calling 854-7282.
Carroll Township (Dillsburg area): Residents of Carroll Township, Dillsburg Borough and Monaghan Township are invited to Logan Park on Logan Road for an old time family-style cookout, exhibits by law enforcement and the fire departments. Bring non-perishables for the food bank.
Are you attending your local National Night Out? Do you know of any I missed?
There are many parks in York participating in this event and I can't locate them all. I'll do my best to list every one that I'm aware of. If you know of one that I haven't listed please share it in the comments section!
York City will have NNO at various York City parks. I cannot find information on which parks.
West York Borough: Shelly Park will have food, activities, borough officials and live music from Behavioral Nightmare.
Dallastown: Dallastown Community Park will have city officials, pony rides, a magician, bounce house, scavenger hunt, K9 demonstrations, face painting, fire competition, live entertainment by The Outlaw (DJ) and more. Their website has also requested that Padawans should bring their lightsabers (and non-perishables) for an expected out of town visitor. Dallastown also invites residents of Red Lion to their event.
Spring Garden Township: Elmwood Park (next to Memorial Hospital) will have food, games, bounce house, public officials, car seat check*, Bike safety course* and more. *pre-register by calling 854-7282.
Carroll Township (Dillsburg area): Residents of Carroll Township, Dillsburg Borough and Monaghan Township are invited to Logan Park on Logan Road for an old time family-style cookout, exhibits by law enforcement and the fire departments. Bring non-perishables for the food bank.
Are you attending your local National Night Out? Do you know of any I missed?
Monday, July 11, 2011
Free Friday Night Flicks at York Township Park
Free outdoor movies!!
York Township Park in South York, PA (Spry) offers FREE outdoor movies every Friday night from now until August 26, 2011. York Township is providing the inflatable big screen- you only need to provide chairs and blankets. These are all family-friendly (mostly G and PG)) movies and it's a perfect way to enjoy the fresh outdoor air without risk of sunburn or heat-related injuries! All movies begin at 8:45pm.
Here is the list of Summer movies available at the York Township Park:
July 15, 2011: Shrek Forever After
July 22, 2011: Sherlock Holmes
July 29, 2011: Despicable Me
August 5, 2011: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
August 12, 2011: Tangled
August 19, 2011: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
August 26, 2011: Toy Story 3
York Township Park is located at 25 Oak Street, York, PA 17402, which is just off of S. Queen St. in Spry.
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York Township Park in South York, PA (Spry) offers FREE outdoor movies every Friday night from now until August 26, 2011. York Township is providing the inflatable big screen- you only need to provide chairs and blankets. These are all family-friendly (mostly G and PG)) movies and it's a perfect way to enjoy the fresh outdoor air without risk of sunburn or heat-related injuries! All movies begin at 8:45pm.
Here is the list of Summer movies available at the York Township Park:
July 15, 2011: Shrek Forever After
July 22, 2011: Sherlock Holmes
July 29, 2011: Despicable Me
August 5, 2011: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
August 12, 2011: Tangled
August 19, 2011: Prince of Persia: Sands of Time
August 26, 2011: Toy Story 3
York Township Park is located at 25 Oak Street, York, PA 17402, which is just off of S. Queen St. in Spry.
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