50 Family Activities for Summer-time

My family made a summer bucket list this year of fun, inexpensive activities we want to do. Here are some simple ideas to keep your kids busy and get the most out of summer vacation!

1. Picnic at a local park
2. Hot dogs and smores up the canyon
3. Swimming at a local pool
4. Create art with sidewalk chalk
5. Kiddie pool/sprinklers water fun
6. Attend Kids Workshops at Home Depot
7. Library story time (many have special summer programs)
8. Go to a dollar movie
9. Read a good book together
10. Visit a local farmers market for unique crafts and tasty home-grown food
11. Explore ocean life at the aquarium
12. Go to yard sales 
13. Have a family water fight (with some ground rules)
14. Play at local splash pad
    
15. Go bowling
16. Feed the ducks at a pond
17. Visit the Zoo
18. Attend a local sports event
19. Go to a family-friendly play or performance
20. Set up a scavenger hunt in your yard or neighborhood
21. Play night games outdoors such as hide and seek or kick the can
22. Lay under the stars and look for different constellations
23. Visit a botanical garden
24. Take the family window shopping along a main street to get out for a stroll
25. Blow bubbles
    
26. Turn on music and dance around
27. Go on a family bike ride
28. Enter a local race
29. Host a neighborhood potluck block party
30. Build sandcastles at a park or sandbox at home
31. Set up a slip and slide in your yard
32. Have a lemonade or cookie stand
33. Enroll your kids in swimming lessons
34. Have a neighborhood car wash
35. Help the kids do an act of service for a neighbor
36. Have a family talent show and help kids show their creative side
37. Reorganize or redecorate your kid's room
38. Eat popsicles
    
39. Have a barbecue and play outdoor games
40. Create summer-themed crafts with the kids
41. Organize your home and donate unused food or toys
42. Go for a nature walk and notice trees, plants, and bugs
43. Visit a local museum
44. Take the family out for ice cream
45. Have a family board game night
46. Go camping in tents in the backyard
47. Plan simple Olympic games with the kids
48. Ride a local tram, train or bus
49. Make play-dates with other moms
50. Plant flowers or care for a garden together

Have additional ideas? Please share in the comments below!

Original article posted to Examiner.com.