| It is the end of the summer season, and you want to | | | | have a great many children, places that cater to the |
| have that last barbeque or pool party before the | | | | younger set such as Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, |
| weather begins to turn cool. You have a dilemma, | | | | PA and Sesame Place are appropriate (check your |
| though: you need Labor Day party/picnic ideas. It is, | | | | local area for related theme parks that cater to |
| after all, the end of the summer season, so you want | | | | children). For a largely adult crowd, a picnic park where |
| to send it out with a bang. | | | | food and entertainment are included with the cost of |
| What you can do in celebration depends on how much | | | | the ticket is a good idea. One such park exists in |
| room you have and how many guests you plan to | | | | Pennsylvania, and the entertainment includes tubing, |
| have. Of course, it is standard to say that it also | | | | paddleboats, canoe rides, pony rides, golfing, tennis, and |
| depends on the weather, but that is understood. Since | | | | much more. |
| it is the last day of the official summer party season, | | | | The possibilities are enormous, and are limited only by |
| and you have a pool, you will likely want to center your | | | | your imagination. Use caution when planning your party, |
| party on enjoying the last of the swimming season. If | | | | and do not set off fireworks unless you are trained |
| you do not have a pool but would like to reserve | | | | and licensed to do so. Sparklers should only be used in |
| something at a park or close to the beach, you want | | | | open areas that are away from dry grass, preferably |
| to do it early because more than likely, many others | | | | in a parking lot with only enough ground to hold the |
| will have the same idea. Red, white, and blue | | | | sparkler. Keep the laws of your state and county in |
| streamers and balloons are always appropriate | | | | mind as some states forbid even the use of sparklers |
| decorations as are theme items such as miniature | | | | by anyone other than a professional. Make the last |
| picnic baskets. | | | | party of the season fun for everyone, but do it by |
| If your budget allows it, many amusement parks also | | | | following fire and safety regulations. |
| have pavilions that you can rent for a party. If you | | | | |