Life totally got in the way of completing this blog series! Do you know what I mean? Between writing, going to the Czech Republic, being a mom and a wife, and doing a multitude of other things on my summer to-do list, I feel behind on this series. So without further ado, here are the 30 free and fun things to do this summer with your kids (and a big thanks to my Facebook followers and Pinterest for the rest of the ideas):
- “Little bit” party
- Puzzles
- Explore your neighborhood
- Board games
- Attend movies in the park—Paul B.
- Take advantage of your local museums’ free days—Wendy H.
- Weed a community flower bed—Susan K.
- Take a factory tour—Laureen H.
- Do a treasure hunt around your neighborhood—Nancy B.
- Make a chalk mosaic on your sidewalk—Jennifer C.
- Go camping . . . in your own backyard—Paul B.
- Take advantage of summer programs at your library—Shelly D.
- Visit your local fire department for a tour—Laureen H.
- Let your kids bowl for free with this website—Karen I.
- Visit a nursing home and play games with a resident—Lyn P.
- Have a backyard picnic—Michelle S.
- Decorate mugs with permanent markers, then bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees (Pin)
- Make watermelon cookies (Pin)
- Make balloon ninjas (Pin)
- Craft some book-page envelopes (Pin)
- Create cards to send to loved ones (Pin)
- Try a fun science project (Pin)
- Make colorful bathtub ice cubes (Pin)
- Prepare for Christmas early and make these photo tags (Pin)
- Paint old photo frames (Pin)
- DIY magazine boxes that can be used to store magazines, kids’ books, and binders (Pin)
- Have some fizzy fun with your kids from items already in your kitchen (Pin)
- Make your own rubber stamps (Pin)
- Play backyard Twister (Pin)
- Take advantage of this wonderfully curated list (Pin)
That’s a great list!