During the holidays, parents become stressed trying to find ways to engage their children. However, parents in Hancock County usually find things to do for their kids a little easier. With fairs, festivals and places to take the children to, parents here find it hard to bring them back home.
There are many fun things for children to do in Hancock County. From apple picking to watching animal shows, from museums to music festivals, Hancock County abounds in fun things to occupy the young minds. The Riley Festival, celebrated in memory of the notable poet James Whitcomb Riley, is the most famous of all area festivals. The Children’s Flower Parade and the marching bands are the highlights of this festival. The Hancock County 4-H Fair is another festival that kids love. The numerous animal performances, animal rides and animal demonstrations are sure to keep them out of your hair for a while.
Most kids just want to be free. So, all you have to do is take them to one of the numerous parks in Hancock County. Parks in Hancock County are massive and are ideal for families to spend time together. Older kids can spend time playing football, baseball and basketball or kindle their spirit of adventure by skateboarding in summer or sledding in winter. The Riley Park even has state-of-the-art obstacle ramps to make the skateboarding experience real and interesting. Younger children can go rollerblading, run around or play catch.
Apple picking is another favorite past time among children, and some adults too, in Hancock County. It is not only time well spent, but also a healthy one at that. Children love museums too. The rich history of Hancock County ensures that there are enough museums for the children to know their past. Children will particularly like Dolly Mama’s toy museum, which has a huge collections of toys from all generations.