25 Activities to Do with Your Kids this Summer

OKEMOS, Mich., – The school year is over and summer vacation is here! Don't let your kids just sit inside all summer playing on their electronics and watching tv. Get them to play outside and be active with fun trips and activities all season long. Use our list of 25 activities to do with your kids this summer to have fun and make memories that will last a lifetime.

1. Visit a Harris Nature Center.
2. Have a picnic at a local park.
3. Make a fort out of cardboard boxes.
4. Set up a lemonade stand.
5. Go on a bike ride to get ice cream or other treats.
6. Visit the local library.
7. Go put-put golfing.
8. Visit Potter Park Zoo.
9. Have a bubble party. 
10. Play Giant Jenga.
11.  Have a squirt gun fight.
12. Play Lawn Twister.
13. Go horseback riding
14.  Play glow-in-the-dark Capture the Flag.
15. Create a mini obstacle course in your backyard.
16. Plan a day trip to one of the Great Lakes.
17. Camp out in the backyard one night.
18. Pick berries at a farm.
19. Play Giant Scrabble on your lawn.
20. Do sidewalk chalk.
21. Catch lightening bugs.
22. Organize a neighborhood kickball game.
23. Visit the Farmer's Market.
24. Bake cookies.
25. Fly a kite.

There's so much fun to had during the warm weather and you can keep your children excited and engaged all vacation long with our list of 25 activities to do with your kids this summer! Additionally, make sure to take care of your vehicle this season with our Summer Car Care tips to get it ready for any long road trips and to deal with the heat. Schedule a service appointment online today to get your vehicle in great running condition!

Located conveniently just outside of Lansing, Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is here to help you with your car buying and servicing needs. Our goal is to create a transparent experience and a comfortable environment for all of our valuable customers. If you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment, reach us at (517) 349-8300, or stop by the dealership at 1748 W. Grand River in Okemos, MI 48864

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5 Winter Road Trips Just Hours From Okemos, MI

OKEMOS, Mich. – With the mild winter we have been having here in the Mitten State this year it makes it easy to hit the road and spend the weekend driving in the car to one of these 5 winter road trips just hours from Okemos, MI! Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a spontaneous adventure, or a place for the whole family, these weekend destinations are just a few hours away from Okemos, MI and are the perfect cure your winter cabin fever!

Here are some great weekend destinations:

Traverse City, MI- Head to Traverse City, MI where you can enjoy the beauty of Michigan’s winter. With tons of skiing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, and winter sports you can get the most out of your winter recreation in Traverse City. Then, warm up at one the many popular local restaurants.

Harbor Springs, MI – If you want to go up north? Stop at Boyne Highlands Resort in Harbor Springs, MI. Another great Michigan destination for winter sports enthusiasts, you can experience a zip lining adventure like never before, in the snow! You can also enjoy horseback rides and fat tire snow biking.

Chicago, IL – Winter sports not for you? City dwellers can’t resist a few days in the windy city! With museums, aquariums, and of course The Bean, you can never be bored in Chicago, IL.

Elkhart, IN – Do you have a superhero fan in your family? Head down to Elkhart, IN for a trip to the Hall of Heroes Museum, the world’s only superhero museum! This destination is only a couple hours south of Okemos, MI,  your road trip can be completed in a flash!

Oregon, OH – If you're looking for a family road trip getaway? Maumee Bay Lodge and Conference Center has year round indoor and outdoor activities everyone in your family will enjoy! From indoor pools and splash parks, to winter hiking and delicious restaurants, there is something to enter everyone in your family.

So, whether you are planning for a long weekend or just a day trip, these 5 winter road trips will be worth the drive! If more road trips in your future, make sure your family enjoys the drive and arrives safely. Stop by Graff Chevrolet Okemos to test drive a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox today - perfect for Michigan's ever-changing weather!

Hank Graff Chevrolet Okemos is committed to providing you with integrity and convenience, all close to home. Let our friendly team of Chevy professionals at Hank Graff Okemos help you – simply call us at (517) 349-8300 or visit our showroom, located at 1748 W. Grand River Okemos, MI 48864. We’re just minutes from Lansing!

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