101 Things To Do This Summer

The end of the school year brings lazy days, summer camps and a break from busy schedules. It makes parents often wonder – what in the world can we do this summer?  After all, it doesn’t take too long for the boredom to set in.

That happens here – within a few days into summer break. Nothing is more annoying than hearing the words, “Mom – I’m bored!”  That’s why I created this list of 101 things you can do with your kids this summer!  We’ve got most of these on our summer bucket list – and can’t wait!

1.  Catch fireflies.
2.  Go to the pool.
3.  Make S’mores.
4.  Eat Popsicles.
5.  Camp in the backyard.
6.  Draw with sidewalk chalk.
7.  Go on a nature walk.
8.  Stargaze.
9.  Go for a bike ride.
10.  Go on a hike.
11.  Visit your closest retirement home – bring along homemade cards.
12.  Visit the library.
13.  Make a movie day (perfect for a rainy day).
14.  Go to the park or playground.
15.  Visit an amusement park.
16.  Check out a baseball game (use these tricks to save money).
17.  Make mud pies.
18.  Splash in puddles.
19.  Visit a museum.
20.  Go to your local farmer’s market.
21.  Play board games.
22.  Plan and go on a picnic.
23.  Hoola Hoop and jump rope.
24.  Play hopscotch.
25.  Have a car wash.
26.  Set up a lemonade stand (this is the most incredible recipe for strawberry lemonade)
27.  Sing silly songs.
28.  Roast marshmallows.
29.  Find cloud animals.
30.  Swing.
31.  Play baseball.
32.  Build an indoor fort.
33.  Go on a treasure hunt.
34.  Go to your county fair.
35.  Find a craft (we’ve got LOTs of ideas HERE)
36.  Watch the birds.
37.  Watch the sunset (or sunrise).
38.  Enjoy fireworks.
39.  Have an ice cream party with friends.
40.  Read a book (or two or three).
41.  Learn about a new country.
42.  Plant a garden.
43.  Run through the sprinkler.
44.  Play school.
45.  Make a puppet show.
46.  Play hide and seek.
47.  Horseback riding.
48.  Pick wildflowers.
49.  Go berry picking.
50.  Bake cookies.
51.  Make your own popsicles.
52.  Play tag.
53.  Have a barbeque.
54.  Go to grandma’s house.
55.  Take photos.
56.  Visit the beach.
57.  Go to the movies.
58.  Eat watermelon (and then make these watermelon cookies)
59.  Go to the zoo.
60.  Have a tea party.
61.  Have a water balloon or water gun fight.
62.  Put together a puzzle.
63.  Make a card and mail it to a loved one.
64.  Have friends over to play basketball.
65.  Climb a tree.
66.  Fly a kite.
67.  Play cards.
68.  Make a banana split or sundae.
69.  Have a pillow fight.
70.  Find a local tourist destination and be a home town tourist.
71.  Set up an obstacle course.
72.  Roll down a hill.
73.  Go bowling (learn how to bowl for free).
74.  Make home made ice cream (try this Skittles Ice Cream).
75.  Find a parade.
76.  Go on a road trip.
77.  Go fishing.
78.  Play tennis or badminton.
79.  Play horseshoes.
80.  Play kickball.
81.   Go boating.
82.  Play minature golf.
83.  Play charades.
84.  Look at baby books.
85.  Play video games (set up a tournanment).
86.  Color in a coloring book.
87.  Make a birdhouse or birdfeeder.
88.  Paint a picture.
89.  Have a lazy jammies day.
90.  Junkfood breakfast.
91.  Play dress up / make a fashion show.
92.  Visit a farm.
93.  Visit a national park or state conservation area.
94.  Catch frogs.
95.  Tie Dye a shirt.
96.  Make a campfire (inside with flashlights) and tell ghost stories.
97.  Keep a summer journal.
98.  Volunteer.
99.  Wash the car by hand.
100. Play bingo.
101.  Create a dino (or army man) dig in the sandbox.

What ideas do you have to add to this list?