[gcanonge]

Please any suggestions of things to do with grandchildren ages 8 and 4 around or in The Villages. Thanks

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[Stu from NYC]

Family pool.
Hiking
Silver Springs

[JSR22]

Uncle Donald's Farm
Air Boat Ride
Homosassa
Miniature Golf
Boat Ride Lake Sumter
Gator Land

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by gcanonge

Please any suggestions of things to do with grandchildren ages 8 and 4 around or in The Villages. Thanks

How long will they be visiting? We had two sets of grandies, two different visits, both very short visits. They all loved the dancing at Sumter, walking around Sumter Square, Haagen Dazs Ice Cream, and the pools.

We didn't have time to go off campus, although one set went with their parents to LEGO LAND and loved it. Not for me, but maybe for you?

[vintageogauge]

Perfect age for the Russel Stover Candy outlet on 44 just west of 301, great selections of loose candy that they can mix or match along with the boxed candies and scooped ice cream cones. Lots of large eyes in that place. Their parents and grandparents will probably like it too.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Grand Oaks Resort, which is just a couple miles east of 441 near Griffin Road. It's a combination of things, but mostly a place where you'll see equestrian competitions (not horse racing). Sometimes dog shows as well. They have stables too, and admission is free. They also have a little restaurant, basic eats, nothing fancy and reasonably priced. You'll want to check their schedule to see if there are any shows or competitions when the grandkids are in town.

[jrg908369]

Originally Posted by gcanonge

Please any suggestions of things to do with grandchildren ages 8 and 4 around or in The Villages. Thanks

Camp Villages Summer 2021 June 7th - August 6th | Camp Villages
There are tons of activities.

[Rwirish]

Play in the yard.

[riley2011]

Originally Posted by gcanonge

Please any suggestions of things to do with grandchildren ages 8 and 4 around or in The Villages. Thanks

My granddaughter loved Uncle Donald’s Farm and so did the adults. Just wear old shoes.

[Adrienne Plitt]

CAT boat tour in MT. Dora. We have taken all of our grands, and they LOVE it. Mini two person catamarans with a guide. You drive, kids ride with you. Also the Canyons of Ocala, zip line, horseback riding, canoes, etc.

[bruce213]

Homosassa start park.
Fun spot.
Orlando science museum it's a little $$ but has AC.

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by gcanonge

Please any suggestions of things to do with grandchildren ages 8 and 4 around or in The Villages. Thanks

Highly suggest the glass bottom boat ride at Silver Springs in Ocala, question the captain about the monkeys there, he might take you and you can see them. Those monkeys are Rhesus monkeys that scaped when the Tarzan movies starting Johnny Weissmuller that were shot there, also the creature from the black lagoon was shot in Silver Springs, you will be able to see a lot of wildlife there. Kids go wild on the many airboat rides around, i experienced the “Wild Bill Airboat” on the Withthacoochee swamp, kids go wild and it’s a wild ride for sure. Enjoy them while they are here, you will need reservations call them

[Traveling lady]

Originally Posted by gcanonge

Please any suggestions of things to do with grandchildren ages 8 and 4 around or in The Villages. Thanks

My son-in-law and my granddaughter can’t wait to get in the golf cart and drive around. They put the front window down so the breeze comes in and they enjoy every minute of it.
We also go to the less crowded family pools such as Bridgeport. Another favorite, is uncle Donald’s farm out Griffin Ave.

[rockyhyder]

We took our 4 yo grandson to dinosaur world last week and he enjoyed it. Also did the family pool, putt putt, driving range, golf cart rides to Ednas and the Town Squares.