2025 Kids Guide to Summer — 06/12/2025

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10 School is — or will shortly be — out for summer! How are you going to keep kids entertained for all of those weeks? In this week’s Hippo we have some ideas, from events with family and kid friendly elements to local attractions and events going on in area libraries and parks.

Also on the cover: Henry Homeyer offers advice for difficult gardening seasons (page 21). John Fladd talks to a baker who has gone from farmers markets to a brick and mortar shop (while still visiting markets) — see page 22. And check out all the live music options this weekend — music at area breweries and restaurants is listed in our Music This Week (starting on page 31). And find ticketed shows in the Concert listings on page 34.

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