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It's summer. It's hot. The kids need fun. You need to entertain. So how to get them to look away from their electronic devices, but still put grins on their faces? Here are seven ideas to have fun, stay cool and make some memories.

We could all stand to be a little more like Harrison Sheldon. The 4-year-old "small astronaut" is the child behind a series of photos by his father, Aaron Sheldon, that have garnered national attention. The theme? In a world full of places and things often perceived as old hat, to a child, itis magnificent. While adults practicallysleepwalkthrough places such as Target or laundromats, Harrison can be seen taking in every moment, dressed as an astronaut. An explorer in his own little world.

Looking for something heavenly to do this holiday season? The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is offering a different kind of Christmas holiday with Holidays in Space, Dec. 19-Jan. 3. The center’s iconic Rocket Garden will be the site of“Spirit of Exploration,”a stunning presentation of space imagery shown on the side of the 223-foot-long Saturn 1B rocket. The presentation, which takes guests on a journey through NASA’s history and plans for the future, features custom animation blended with historic footage of actual launches and awe-inspiring views of Earth from the International Space Station.