by Erin Romanski | Jul 28, 2022 | Community, Just for fun!
Stay cool with these Greater Lafayette, IN splash pad selections. There are so many low key, fun spots to spend the day. We hope you find your match! Swimming pools and splash pads in the Greater Lafayette, IN area generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Check out each location for updated schedules and daily weather impact! Lafayette Hartford Hub (Lafayette, IN): This one’s small, but it’s perfect for a quick refresh! Perfect for small children! Columbian Park Zoo (Lafayette, IN): Columbian Park Zoo has a small walkway of water fountain that small children can play in while you visit the zoo and have a day of fun! West Lafayette Purdue Fountains (West Lafayette, IN): Both the Engineering Fountain and Leob Fountain provide fun spaces to cool off while walking Purdue’s beautiful campus! Vinton Pool (West Lafayette, IN): Vinton Pool has the best of both worlds. Enjoy time at the pool and allow the small play area of water geysers to entertain little ones! Prophetstown Aquatic Center (West Lafayette, IN): Another pool with the best of both worlds! Enjoy this wonderful pool with a great splash area for kids! Remington Remington Community Park Splash Pad (Remington, IN): SO much fun! This hidden gem is perfect for littles running around with a need to burn energy and cool off! Frankfort Prairie Creek Park (Frankfort, IN): Another SUPER fun spot for kids to run around and play! New(ish) and worth the drive! Kokomo Al Berryman Splash Pad (Kokomo, IN): “The ‘under-the-sea’ themed splash pad offers fountains and sprays. There is a foot-pressed button allowing users to turn features on and...
by Erin Romanski | Jun 6, 2022 | Community, Just for fun!, Lafayette Events
School’s out! Let the fun begin! Looking for ways to entertain the kiddos with lasting messages and effects on their lives? VBS cultivates a community rich in Bible story telling, imagery, games, crafts, fun, and SO MUCH SONG. It’s an amazing experience. Here’s a list of local Greater Lafayette, IN 2022 VBS camps. We hope you find one that’ll accommodate your summer schedule! Greater Lafayette, IN VBS Cornerstone Baptist Church (Lafayette, IN)June 5 – 9 from 5:30 – 8:30 P.M.“Adventure Club with Cornerstone is a week long activity best suited for kids age 3 – 5th grade. During the week, kids will have fun playing games, doing crafts, singing songs, and so much more! Sign up now to be a part of this amazing week!”Covenant Church (West Lafayette, IN)SWAMP (Summer worship, art, and music program)June 13 – 17, 2022“SWAMP is a week-long adventure during which we put together a musical and an art show. We enjoy times of worship, Bible learning, music, activities, movement and recreation.”$55 for the 1st child and $40/child after. $135/family max.Registration limited to 100 childrenFor children who will have completed grades 1 – 6No Art or Kindergarten tracks (all children will have some art experience during the week)Click here for more information and to register!Faith (Lafayette, IN)June 13 – 17“Five high-energy evenings that your child will never forget.Exciting Bible LessonsGames and PrizesCreative CraftsClass CompetitionsNew FriendshipsGreat Music”REGISTER TODAY!“East Campus [directions] from 6:00-8:00 PMRegistration & Check-in3 year-olds (and potty trained) thru 5th graders should register online and check in at the main entrance of the church building, located on the west side of our parking lot.6th – 8th graders should register online and...
by Erin Romanski | Mar 9, 2022 | Community, Just for fun!
Birthday parties can create lasting memories filled with simple love. However, how do you, as a parent, create those memories without losing your sanity? How about booking a party venue? Party venues come with many benefits, and they come in all shapes and sizes to fit every need. Some some provide the entire package: food, laughs, games, and fun! While other specialize in keeping the kids entertained for hours! Or maybe you just need a larger space to make all your pinterest inspiration come to life! Those lasting memories of your simple presence come easier when all the details are taken care of already. Here are just a few places to consider throughout Greater Lafayette, IN for your child’s next birthday party. Greater Lafayette, IN Birthday Venues Great Skates (Lafayette, IN) My Gym (Lafayette, IN) Arrowhead Bowling (Lafayette, IN) Flourish Art Studio and Classroom (Lafayette, IN) All Fired Up! (West Lafayette, IN) Painting With a Twist (Lafayette, IN) Monster Mini Golf (Lafayette, IN) Imagination Station (Lafayette, IN) River City Community Center (Lafayette, IN) Blessing Barn (Lafayette, IN) Paintball Barn (Attica, IN) Wild About Horses (West Point, IN) Union Rack and Roll Bowling (Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette, IN) Faith Community Centers: Northend Community Center (Lafayette, IN)Faith East (Lafayette, IN)Faith West (West Lafayette, IN) Trampoline Parks: Get Air (Lafayette, IN)Elite Air (Lafayette, IN) Escape Rooms: Rugged Xcape (Lafayette, IN)Mission: Breakout Lafayette (Lafayette, IN)Locked Up Escape Room Experience (Lafayette, IN) There are a handful fo other qualified places throughout the area that aren’t listed here. A quick google search for, “Birthday Party Venues in Greater Lafayette, IN” might give you...
by Erin Romanski | Dec 13, 2021 | Just for fun!
Many people have heard of Scout- the Elf on the Shelf! He’s an elf you can, “adopt” into your home as an addition to your holiday fun! Tradition says Scout and his friends (other adopted elves) head home during the night to report children’s behavior to Santa. Then, they come back to their adopted home in a fun, creative spot, displaying that they did (in-fact) make a quick overnight trip to the North Pole! Some elves delight in spoiling their guardian family with small gifts throughout the Christmas season. Meanwhile, some of those pesky elves are just plain ol’ up-to-no-good: pranking and causing mischief in their host home! No matter the personality of your Greater Lafayette, IN-housed elves, the challenge for Mom and Dad to move the elf in the name of Christmas cheer can be a bit stressful! Here are some new, creative solutions for your daily December Elf on the Shelf placement. The official Elf on the Shelf website fills an elaborate page with ideas for where to place your elf, but we hope this small list of 10 ideas help launch creative, festive Christmas joy inside your home! Elf making Christmas spaghetti – you know, because those elves try to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrups.Toilet Treasure – wrap your toilet in wrapping paper for some sweet little giggles!Elf snatching a cookie out of the cookie jar- He’s just stealing one for Santa!Elf writing letters to the kidsElf on a field trip- put him in a plastic container for the kiddos to tote around the house. Littles can...
by Erin Romanski | Dec 2, 2021 | Just for fun!
Holiday decorating has finally begun! Maybe you get most of your decor from a big box store, but, perhaps in this year’s experience, you want to build a new tradition or create something fresh. Many generational stories before us tell of crafting Christmas decorations with family members. Fill your holiday season with laughs and togetherness through creating! Small DIY projects like these are easy to do, and can absolutely knit people as one. Here are some launching point ideas to bring your Greater Lafayette, IN home to life this holiday season! Get extra clipping from your local tree farm to craft your own wreathes, sashes, grave blankets, or garland. Many local tree farms sell loose, trimmed branches from their trees for a small fee. Support a local business while also using these resources to your advantage! You might be able to forage some pinecones, holly leaves/berries, or pampas grass from your own yard for a little flare! Additionally, check Hobby Lobby, Target, or JoAnn’s for dried florals! Orange garland! This is a super easy craft! Simply slice oranges in 1/4 – 1/8 slices and bake at 250 for 5 – 6 hours. It makes the house smell AMAZING! String the dried pieces and hang anywhere to give that space added texture and natural vibes. Grandma’s favorite… Popcorn and cranberry garland! This one’s a classic. It brings the entire family together. One holds the string, another makes the popcorn, another dries cranberries, and still another strings it onto the string! There are jobs for everyone here, and it’s no mystery as to why this one has been a household favorite...
by Erin Romanski | Dec 2, 2021 | Just for fun!, Lafayette Events
December bustles about in Greater Lafayette, IN with Santa sights, specialty Christmas shows and parades, and pop-markets! Instilling tradition comes in many forms, but here’s the real question, which are you to do?! Fortunately, we’re in the business of informing you of all these beautiful activities to do with family and friends throughout the month. With the details of each event all in one place, you can make an easy, informed decision. We hope you have a blessed holiday season! Greater Lafayette, IN makes it a super special time of year. Santa at the Stables (The Stables Event Center; Lafayette, IN): Sunday, November 28, 2021 from 1:00 – 5:00 P.M. “Have the photographer capture your photo with Santa. Cost for photo $30.00. While visiting enjoy shopping and snacks with other vendors.” Family Fun Night: Christmas Edition (River City Community Center; Lafayette, IN): Friday, December 3rd, 2021 from 6:30 – 8:00 P.M. “Come in for a FREE night of Christmas cookies and hot chocolate while we watch Polar Express in the auditorium, have a snowball fight in the lobby, and ornament creations being made in the cafe! Come in your best Christmas PJs to be entered into our raffle for a giveaway at the end of the night!” Toy Drive, Giveaway, & Christmas Parade (Badlands Off-Road Park; Attica, IN): Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. Give to those in need and join the Attica Christmas parade from the park! A Very Merry Main Street Christmas Parade (Downtown Lafayette, IN): Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at 5:30 P.M. “Join the community as we welcome the holiday season for a lighted Christmas...
