Swap your iPad for a washboard, folks—Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park is throwing it back to 1913 with a good old-fashioned "Family Fun Day!" where doing chores is the main attraction. The event, scheduled for May 25 from 11 AM to 4 PM, invites you and your brood to experience farm life as it was over a century ago. This isn't your average day on the digital plantation—it’s time to get those hands dirty in the most literal sense.

According to the recent announcement from Scott County's official website, attendees can explore the rustic charms of Cedar Lake's 1913 barn. Here, they can partake in laundry the way our great-grandparents did—with washtubs, scrub boards, and an antique washing machine that probably has more rust than your last tetanus shot. Children under 12 can only participate in the throwback fun provided by an adult who accompanies them, so it looks like the whole family’s getting a historical workout.

Once the "fun" of laundry is over, families can dive into a simpler time with traditional toys and games free from the tyranny of batteries and WiFi. This blast from the past is a novel way for kids to see that fun doesn't always need to come from a screen. Not only does this event transport visitors to a different era, but it's also a zero-cost history lesson outside the classroom—no admission fees, just pure, unplugged playtime.

If your little ones moan about doing their chores now, imagine the looks on their faces when they swap their sweatpants for knickerbockers. Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park's initiative is a creative endeavor to foster appreciation for modern conveniences and encourage families to engage with the community heritage. And hey, if nothing else, it's an opportunity to wring out some memories that’ll last longer than your average smartphone.