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The Best Family Activities In Southampton This Summer
Celebrate the end of the school (and work) year with local "fun in the sun" activities for the whole family's to enjoy.
If the busy school year already has you twisting like a tornado and your mind is already setting its sights on the relief that summer brings, luckily, the warm winds, beautiful greenery and calm beaches of Southampton will prove to be the ideal place for families to enjoy unforgettable summer activities. See our list below for the top 3 family activities to do with your kids in Southampton this summer
1) Coopers Beach
Address: 268 Meadow Lane Admission: Free Access To The Beach
With over seven miles of gorgeous oceanfront and an impressive 11 individual beaches, the choices of relaxing beachside locations are plentiful. Though, no beach other beach says “Fun Family Day Out” much like Cooper’s Beach, the stunning white sand hotspot for those looking for fun in the sun. Make the most of your time here with your family with chair rentals $10 and umbrella rentals at $15. Your kids will also love the range of concession stands available on site, as well as bathrooms and fresh water showers. Parking is also available with a parking permit per car at $40. Give your kids the time and space to enjoy an exciting beach day, make sandcastles and splash around in the ocean while sit back under the sun and enjoy, much deserved down time.
2) Agawam Park
Address: 23 Main Street
Admission: Free
For a relaxing group stroll in the park surrounded by beautiful gardens greenery and to enjoy a cool summer’s breeze, Agawan Park proves to be the perfect attraction for the perfect balance between play a relaxing time. The youngsters will enjoy the vast space of grass to run around in, as well as the playground connected to the park, while the adults set up a picnic blanket to wind down on. Other attractions during the summer also brings a variety of free public events such as art shows and fairs. Wednesday nights, in particular, are a no-miss at Agawam Park as the park during the summer, as the park plays host to free concerts of different singing bands or groups for the whole family to jam out to!
3) Southampton Cultural Center
Admission: Free (Paid Events)
The Southampton Cultural Center provides an array of visual art, musical, dance and theatre activities that the whole family is sure to love. Have your children pick from have a wide variety of music, art and acting classes (amongst others) as well as the opportunity to participate in real theatre productions. Additionally, bring the whole family to marvel at the impressive works of art on display at the center’s art gallery. Finally, end your day by watching one of the many theatrical and musical performances with acts such as the Center Stage Showstopper Showcase and The Rising Stars Piano Series. Be sure to check the center’s website regularly for all of the exciting upcoming plays showing this summer.
Whether you’re planning a fun beach day in the sun, or settling down for a calm afternoon picnic stroll, these activities will prove to make you and your family’s summer in Southampton an unforgettable one!
References:
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