How to Find Family Activities in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida counties border either the Gulf Coast or Lake Okeechobee, the second-largest freshwater lake in the country, according to the Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council. The tropical weather allows residents and vacationers to enjoy the outdoors in every season. The Everglades National Park and the many coastal beaches attract outdoor lovers year-round. The region also offers many family-friendly attractions outside of water sports and beach-combing, as long as you know where to look.
Instructions
- Peruse the Parent and Child calendar, available in each issue of Southwest Florida Parent & Child. The periodical describes family activities and special events happening in a day-by-day format. The free magazine is available at more than 500 different spots, including all CVS locations in the Southwest Florida region as well as doctor offices and schools. To check things about before you travel, you can read the magazine online.
- Browse through the family fun attractions catalogued by the Southwest Florida Attractions Association. Since the association maintains a focus on grassroots marketing, their list will include ideas outside of the typical beach fun. Check out links to the Imaginarium Science Center, several museums of history and Zoomers Amusement Park. Many of the attraction websites sport a tab of special events, detailing the activities families should consider when planning a visit.
- Visit the Southwest Florida Fun Events Calendar. Written and maintained by a Southwest Florida resident, the list of attractions includes special tips and comments about the child-friendly or family-friendly nature of each activity. Click on the home page for a detailed Google calendar. Select an activity to display more detailed information. Sync the Southwest Florida Fun Events Calendar to your own Google calendar to stay current and up to date on family fun events in the region.
