Family, Fun, & Goings-On Friday

Friday Night Family Rituals

My sister had a friend growing up whose family had pizza night every single Friday.  If my sister got invited to that it was always a treat and I was very envious!  Now that I’m an adult I thought it would be fun to have a ritual similar to that.  John grew up with Friday night being ‘treat night’.  He and his brothers didn’t have sweets during the week but when Friday came they were all allowed to choose the sweet treat of their choice. They looked forward to Friday night every week.  My husband thought this would be a great thing for Summer.  It not only limits the amount of sugar and treats she gets during the week but it makes Friday night special in a whole new way.
Friday is a great night to start a ritual of some sort to put an end to the workweek and kick off the weekend.  During the summer months there are so many outdoor activities and festivals to partake in.  In Wilmington there’s Downtown Sundown, which is a free outdoor concert every Friday night.  It takes place on the riverfront and is a great family night out to listen to music and hang out in our cool downtown.
So have a look to see what fun events are going on around your area. Grab your chairs, pack your cooler and get the family together to spend some quality time and start your weekend off right!

Triad Events:
-- 6/27
--Winston Salem Arts & Music
--6/26 Cobblestone Farmer's Market in Old Salem

Wilmington Events: Fun for the whole family!
6/26
--Music on the Town at Mayfaire town center 7-10pm
--Downtown Sundown concert on the riverfront 6-10pm
--Fort Fisher Summer Concert series at the Air Force Recreation area 6:30-8:30pm
--Free family movie at the Main library downtown at 2pm.  All films are PG and snacks and drinks are permitted.
6/27
NC 4th of July Festival Freedom Run and Color Outburst (Southport waterfront) at 8am-it’s a 5k and 1mile fun run.