Whew, this July heat been absolutely relentless! 🥵 If you are looking for some easy ways to keep yourself and the family entertained without melting into a puddle, we’ve got you covered.
Here is a quick look of some of the absolute best ways to cool off, get out of the house, and save your sanity around town this week:
💦 Splash Around at Ava's Splashpad: Located right over at Charlie Daniels Park, this is hands-down the ultimate free way for the kids to burn off some energy while staying completely soaked and cool.
🎬 Catch a $1 Movie at Regal Cinemas: Need to escape into some aggressive, top-tier air conditioning? Regal's Summer Movie Express features $1 movies at 11:00 AM. It is the perfect budget-friendly way to chill out in the dark for a couple of hours.
🍹 Happy Tea Hour at Spud and Butter: Nothing says southern summer survival quite like a massive, ice-cold sweet tea. Visit between 2-4 pm Tuesday-Friday and grab a free zero-sugar energy packet for free with any tea purchase. Plus get $1 off Zap Chips and Pop Daddy Pretzels.
🍦 Get Inspired by local Sweet Treats: Looking for some delicious, icy inspiration to satisfy your sweet tooth? We put together a quick video showcasing some of the best local chilly treats to track down. Check out the mouth-watering reel on our Instagram Video.
Hampton Inn & Suites Mt. Juliet, TN
🏨 Plan an Indoor Pool "Staycation": You don't have to drive all the way out of town to get into a vacation mindset. Book a quick night at a local hotel with a great indoor pool. It’s an instant hit with the kids and keeps everyone entirely out of the blazing midday sun.
Mt. Juliet Library Calendar
📚 Beat the Peak Heat at the Library: The Mt. Juliet Public Library is entirely free, beautifully air-conditioned, and packed with summer reading options. There are plenty of activities to keeps kids and even adults busy and out of the heat this summer!
🍉 Watermelon Wednesday: Swing by a local roadside farm stand or grocery store to pick up a local Tennessee watermelon. Pop it in the fridge overnight—there is truly nothing better than ice-cold, crisp watermelon slices on the back porch after the sun finally starts to go down.
Stay hydrated, stay inside when you can, and don't forget to look out for your neighbors (and furry friends) during this mid-summer stretch!