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?
Nancy ishler says
Want free styff
melanie capelli says
Roller skate. Most Rinks offer kind skate free program at kidsskatefree.com
P. Hoffman says
Go to the movies (check with your local theatre for their free or $1.00 summer movie schedule).
Amy says
Thank u for a great list when kids get bird.Ever mom should have this list.
Jessica says
Play Jenga using only your feet. My kids call it Toejenga and invented it for our family night when I was 8 months pregnant… yeah, we got a lot of laughs that night!
Tammy says
Have a food challenge, Make then sell artwork and/or crafts. Do at least one random act of kindness daily.
vickie wieberg says
Go to a garage sale! My son loves them & he can get a toy really cheap!
Rachel says
Go Ice skating! Great fun & a great place to beat the heat! Our rink is open all year. My kids do figure skating & speedskating.
sherri says
Have an electronics free day!!! Totally free of all devices and internet!!! Do yoga instead or 100 things on this list to stay busy!!!