If you have children, or maybe have grandchildren visiting, and you are looking for something to do to keep them occupied, there is plenty to do close to home.  The library has weekly programs geared for children of all ages.  Tours of the antebellum homes will give them a glimpse of life was like 200 years ago and teach them a bit of history, too.  Walks through the gardens of our two state historic sites will keep them occupied as well as giving you both a bit of exercise and fresh air.  Look through the list of happenings below for other ideas to fill those lazy summer days!

Farmer’s Market

You can’t beat the just-picked freshness of homegrown vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers from local farmers.  Every Thursday from 9 am until 1 pm, you’ll find the best tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, onions, bell peppers, eggplants, blueberries, corn, lettuce, farm eggs, homemade preserves, jellies and jams, herbs, honey, flowers and even more!  Let’s all eat healthier and support our local farmers!

Art at the Market

During the Thursday Farmer’s Market sessions, Arts for All has a large easel set up for children to create masterpieces while their parents shop for fresh fruit and vegetables.  It’s a public service to get children interested at an early age in the arts.  What a great opportunity!