Most areas have some type of gardens to explore, no matter what the climate. A good place to check for information on public gardens is at your local nursery. Summer is a good time to contact your district's parks and recreation or fish and wild life offices. Both places often have free kid's activity days. A local fish hatchery puts on children's fishing days and our parks and rec.
Autumn is one of our favorite times of the year.
Produce farms often go out of their way to cater to families, augmenting their income with fall decorations, pumpkin patches, hay mazes and more. Generally, your local county exstention office will publish a list of farms offering services or will know where to direct you for more information. More sources for family day ideas Historical societies are another good place to look for family friendly activities. Many put on annual events offering discounts for several different museums in a single day. You drive to each museum and the price often includes a coupon for lunch at a local restaurant.