Summer is here! I've always loved Summer but now that I have kids it's even better. I love nothing more than hanging out by the pool, enjoying the backyard, and generally being a kid again myself for a couple of months out of the year. And I'm planning to make this the best summer ever with a mix of laid back days and fun adventures. Want to join in on the fun? Check out these 50 easy and classic summer fun ideas for kids and families to enjoy together, download the free printable, and start checking things off of your list today!
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50 Summer Fun Ideas for Kids
1. Paint Rocks
See how a classic children's book inspired us to get creative with rocks here.
2. Catch Fireflies in a Jar
3. Have a Water Balloon Fight
Fill a bunch of balloons in seconds with this handy hack.
Fill a bunch of balloons in seconds with this handy hack.
4. Visit a Zoo or Farm
Be sure to take our printable Zoo Alphabet Scavenger Hunt along with you!
5. Go on a Scavenger Hunt
6. Have a Family Pillow Fight
7. Build a Fort
Make it a Flashlight Fort - see ours here.
8. Make an Ice Cream Sundae Bar
I love these adorable bowls and spoons for the perfect sundae treat.
I love these adorable bowls and spoons for the perfect sundae treat.
9. Play Miniature Golf
10. Have a Lemonade Stand
11. Go Star Gazing
Don't forget your telescope.
Don't forget your telescope.
12. Build and Paint a Bird House
13. Watch a Movie Under the Stars
Set up a portable projector and a sheet, or splurge on an outdoor screen.
Set up a portable projector and a sheet, or splurge on an outdoor screen.
14. Watch the Sunrise
15. Go on a Picnic
Grab your picnic basket and eat outside!
Grab your picnic basket and eat outside!
16. Fly a Kite
Or a paper airplane!
17. Go to a Farmer’s Market
18. Go Bowling
19. Play in the Rain
20. Have a Cookie Decorating Party
21. Make S’mores over a Fire Pit
I had a make your own S'mores bar at my wedding. Seriously.
22. Play Tic-Tac-Toe on your Lawn
Use temporary marking chalk to make a giant tic tac toe board!
Use temporary marking chalk to make a giant tic tac toe board!
23. Play Tennis with Balloons
24. Make an Obstacle Course
25. Go on a Nature Walk
26. Play Twister
27. Read a New Book
Check out our Kid's Books section for great recommendations.
28. Go Camping
Backyard Camping counts too. See some awesome backyard camping ideas here.
29. Draw on the Sidewalk
Or the driveway, or the patio in our case. Sidewalk chalk is the best!
30. Start a Scrapbook
31. Go on a Train Ride
32. Make a Comic Book
33. Blow Bubbles
These bubble wands are hands down the best ones we've tried.
These bubble wands are hands down the best ones we've tried.
34. Visit the Beach
35. Play Frisbee
This is the favorite activity of at least one of our family members.
36. Write & Perform a Play
37. Plant a Garden
We do this every year - see how we make ours easy and fun for the kids here.
38. Take a Road Trip
Grab my printable travel planner before you head out!
39. Have a Family Pizza Night
We love pizza night! Make it special with printable tickets and a marquee - get them here.
40. Play Hide & Seek in the Dark
Grab your flashlights and head outside for a super fun twist on a classic game. This was one of my favorite things to do as a kid!
41. Invent a New Game
And teach it to your family for family game night fun.
42. Design a Costume
Don't sew? No problem - try this hack for an easy super hero cape.
43. Have a Breakfast Picnic
Need inspiration? Check out these breakfast recipe ideas.
44. Play in the Sprinkler
45. Go to an Outdoor Concert
You can find so many great options for outdoor concerts, plays, and entertainment in the summer, and they're often free!
46. Pick Fresh Berries
47. Learn Origami
48. Play Hopscotch
49. Take a Tour of a Fire Station
Or your local police station. My boys are really excited to do this!
50. Learn to Make Jewelry
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