Teacher workdays, no matter the occasion, can be a challenge. While we appreciate that many still have to work these days, you might find yourself looking to fill a few hours or the whole day with your kids. Here are 5 fun ways to spend the day:
1. Head to a Local Farm: We have some great farms with loads to keep kiddos busy within a 25-minute drive! Some of our favorites include:
2. Visit some Animals: With two zoos within a 2-hour drive, plus a bunch of local spots you can just go and see/pet/visit with animals, this is fun for kids of all ages
3. Bounce, Jump and Play: Need to get some work done while the kids let off steam? These trampoline places have WiFi and a safe place for adults to sit and work while kiddos get their wiggles out!
- Big Air
- SkyZone
- Urban Air
- Playland
- Ninja Nation
- Sports Connection
- Just Play
- Jumpin Jax
- PlayHouse
- Unwind Indoor Play Cafe
4. Get Outside: If you can step away from work, or you have the day to play yourself, we love taking advantage of smaller crowds at some of our favorite parks and outdoor destinations:
- Local Parks and Playgrounds
- Whitewater Center
- Sky Wilde Treetop Adventure at the Greensboro Science Center
5. Let someone else be in charge: Sometimes, you just can't take the time away - and we get that. Here are a few ideas for when you can't:
- Kid Swap ~ find a family with a similar situation and one family take all the kids in the morning and the other take them in the afternoon. Everyone gets at LEAST a half-day of work in!
- Here are local places that typically have work-day camps:
- Matthews Playhouse
- InnerPeaks Climbing
- FlourPower
- Small Hands Big Art
- IdeaLab Kids
- CodeNinjas
- Children's Theatre of Charlotte
- Mission Grit
Looking for free and fun things to do or indoor options? Check out the linked guides!
