10 Family-Friendly Activities for a Labor Day Staycation with Seniors in West Pasco & Pinellas Counties
Author: Debbie Humphrey
Activity Ideas From Our Home Care Agency in Clearwater, FL and Surrounding Areas
In my last blog, I offered great Labor Day travel tips for seniors who plan to escape our beautiful slice of paradise to visit other special destinations farther from home.
However, I know many elderly individuals – including some of our Home Helpers clients – who choose not to travel or are unable to venture too far away. That’s why I have compiled a list of family activities for a Labor Day staycation with seniors in West Pasco & Pinellas Counties, thanks to Visit St. Petersburg-Clearwater.
Go for a Picnic
Pack a picnic basket with homemade goodies or your favorite foods from a local deli or restaurant, grab your lawn chairs or a big blanket, and head to one of our beautiful area parks or beaches! Eat, drink, and be merry on a picnic with family and friends for a fun Labor Day activity.
Visit an Art Exhibit
You don’t have to spend much or any money to enjoy the fantastic local museums, art and history galleries we treasure throughout our area! You can go on a self-guided walking tour to enjoy creative murals and amazing art in Dunedin & St. Pete. Plus, many museums offer discounts throughout the year, so check their websites for special promotions.
Shop at a Local Farmer's or Crafts Market
From Hudson to St. Pete, there are numerous farmers, flea, and crafts markets to browse for flavorful fruits and vegetables, homemade breads, hidden treasures, and local artisan crafts.
Explore the Great Outdoors
There are so many wonderful beaches, parks, and outdoor adventures to explore, and most of them are FREE! For example, admission is free daily at the Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo, where you can have a lovely experience strolling through native tropical plants and fruit trees. Or, if you want an aquatic adventure, consider a boating excursion with Clearwater Boat Tours. Unplug and explore the great outdoors!
Sample Spirits at Area Distilleries & Wineries
Learn about local spirits and the distillers and vintners behind them at several local distilleries and wineries that offer tours and tastings.
Cheer on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field
The Rays host the San Diego Padres over Labor Day weekend, so take your family and friends and head to The Trop for a fun-filled baseball game! Go Rays!
Host a Cookout with Family & Friends
Who doesn’t enjoy great food and company to celebrate a special occasion? Labor Day weekend signifies the official end of summer, so fire up the grill, ice down some beverages, and have your guests bring a dish, for a fun and fabulous celebration with family and friends!
Participate in Outdoor Games
At your cookout, plan to play some classic outdoor games, like cornhole, badminton, volleyball, horseshoes, or a water balloon toss, and encourage guests of all ages to participate!
Play Cards, Trivia, and Board Games
Indoors or outdoors, cards, trivia, and board games are incredibly popular for young and old! Set up a couple of tables for different games so everyone can play!
Watch Movies Indoors or Outdoors on a Projection Screen
I’ve seen many people post photos on social media of projection screens surrounded by lawn chairs, and blankets, as they hosted backyard movie parties for family members and friends. If that’s possible, I strongly encourage you to consider doing that! If the weather doesn’t cooperate, find classic flix on television, or stream your favorite movies for fun indoors. Don’t forget the popcorn and snacks!
If your senior loved ones are unable to venture out locally and require home care and assistance while you celebrate Labor Day weekend with family and friends, Home Helpers is your family when family can’t be there! Our compassionate caregivers serve seniors throughout West Pasco and Pinellas Counties in many capacities.
My care team provides exceptional home care for seniors and is always ready, willing, and able to help family caregivers with respite care so they can take a much-needed break to recharge.
Regardless of circumstances, I gladly offer a FREE Consultation to assess specific needs, create a personalized care plan, and match the perfect caregiver to provide the necessary assistance to make life easier for everyone.
We, at Home Helpers® Clearwater, are honored to have been ranked among the Home Care Pulse Top 100 Leaders in Experience for home care providersand to have receivedthese awards in 2024: Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice, the Best of Home Care® Employer of Choice, the Best of Home Care® Leader in Experience, as well as being named a Caring.com 2023 Caring Super Star.
We proudly serve male and female seniors in Clearwater, Clearwater Beach, Dunedin, Holiday, Hudson, Largo, New Port Richey, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Port Richey, Safety Harbor, Saint Petersburg, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Trinity, and surrounding areas. Home Helpers®…we are Making Life Easier® 727.942.2539
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