Cultural Activities

Although you may be moving from the bright lights of the big city to somewhere with a slower pace, this doesn’t have to mean an end to cultural nights out. Many planned communities are intentionally developed close enough to buzzing small cities that provide high-quality theatre, interesting art museums, year-round festivals, and a choice of live music venues. Many communities even host a range of entertainment within their clubhouses or restaurants, ensuring that retiring from work doesn’t have to mean retiring from an exciting nightlife!

Live Music

Letting your hair down for a night of live music can get the body moving and the spirit soaring! Relaxing to a classical concert or getting down to some old-school rock, having live music establishments close by, or even within your community, is a great way to stay young.

Theatre

Who doesn’t love a good musical? Sing along to all your favorite show tunes or soak up the drama of a classic piece of theatre at your local thespian venue. In addition to Broadway touring productions, the modern standard of community theatre often matches the most professional of shows, providing many choices for theatre lovers.

Art

Slowing down brings the time to finally build upon life-long hobbies, like a love of painting or drawing. It’s never too late to develop your artistic skills by taking workshops or classes at a local museum, or you can always enjoy meandering through the inspiring exhibits and galleries.

Festivals

These days you can find a festival dedicated to the most random of interest, and they’re no longer only held in the summertime! Whether it’s pottery, antiques, or hot air balloons, researching what’s happening in the area around your community can turn up some pretty fun surprises and make for a great day trip.