How Hancock’s Kids Day Stacks Up Against Screen-Time Fun
When summer settles over the Keweenaw and the days stretch long, families in Hancock and Houghton start mapping out the season's calendar. Kids Day tends to land near the top of the list. For a few hours, a stretch of downtown turns into a playground of face painting, sidewalk games, free treats, and the kind of unscripted excitement that gets kids racing from one booth to the next. Parents trade hellos, grandparents settle onto benches, and the whole thing runs on the simple pleasure of being out and about together. It's a reminder that local entertainment still has a strong pull — ...