Memorial Day Activities

As you know, Memorial Day is only a few short days from now. Have you made any special plans with your family for the long weekend? If not, now is the time to get on the ball and start planning. For the majority of us, Memorial Day weekend is a long, 3-day weekend, which gives us the perfect opportunity to reconnect with our families. Below are a few ideas for how you can spend this special time.

Get Dressed Up and Visit the Graves: Sadly, Memorial Day has lost it’s true meaning for many and the holiday is used as a time to go bargain hunting, take a mini-vacation or to do some other  form of entertainment. Don’t let this happen to you. Teach your kids about the meaning of Memorial Day and it is a day set aside to remember the loved ones we’ve lost in the past.

Make it a special occasion by having all members of the family dress nicely (girls wear a pretty dress and boys wear dress pants and a formal shirt and tie) and take flowers to the graves of your family’s deceased loved ones. Once you’ve visited the graves and reflected on the lives these people lived, go out for a remembrance dinner at a formal restaurant. Spend this time telling stories about some of the people you’ve lost. This will teach your children what Memorial Day is really about and give them a tradition they can pass on to their children.

Have Friends Over for a BBQ: If you and your kids don’t want to join the thousands hitting the road this Memorial Day and have family and friends who also want to stay home, why not get together and have a big BBQ in the backyard? If you’ve got a swimming pool, then the stage is set for a great day enjoying each other’s company. Even if you don’t, you can plan an evening BBQ when it cools off and play a variety of outdoor games (volleyball, horseshoes, water balloon fights, etc.) together, after enjoying all the great food!

Go to the Beach: If you live close to a beach, or even within a few hours, spending Memorial Day weekend at the beach is a great way to unwind and enjoy the holiday with your family. You don’t have to do anything at the beach except relax. The beach has something for everyone, which will ensure everyone has a great time.

Go to the Lake: You may not be close to the ocean, but you can still have fun in the sun and on the water this Memorial Day weekend by heading to the nearest lake. You don’t even have to have your own water equipment as most lakes have jet ski and boat rentals available. However, when heading to the lake for Memorial Day weekend, make sure you are aware of what is going on around you at all times. There are many water-related accidents that happen every year as visiting the lake is a popular hobby for this particular holiday.