Can you believe it’s already time for summer? I don’t know about you, but my summer is filled with a blank calendar for the kids. They swim in the morning for their local swim team, but then that’s about it! I work full time, so going away on vacation is out. It’s all about trying to find things to do in the summer for our family1 I love having lists created and made! I’ve come up with 101 Things to Do in the Summer (to get your kids off the couch!). This is a full list that you can try and do this summer! Or pick and choose things to do!
Things to Do in the Summer
The summer is ALMOST here. I’m a TOTAL stickler for keeping my kids busy throughout the summer. I don’t want the kids on the couch every single day saying to me, “Mom… I’m bored.” No. No. No. I want them busy and doing things.
So… I made a list of 101 Things to Do in the Summer for kids. I’m telling your right now – I’m sticking to this list. This is going to be a Summer Bucket list for us to follow! I want my kids to have some ideas in mind and really have some summer fun out there doing stuff! There’s something here for every kid, I promise! 🙂
Are you ready!? Here we GO!
Things to Do in the Summer
Lemonade Stand
Join a local Book Club
Water Park Trip
Swimming Lessons
Tennis Lessons
Art Camp
Theater Lessons
Bike Ride
Plant a Garden
Magic Show
Beach Trip
Camping in the Backyard
Volunteer
Nature Walk
Roller Blading
Build Sandcastles
Bubble Time
Make Bracelets – Rainbow Loom, Yarn, etc
Build-A-Bear
Fishing
Painting Party
Ceramic/Pottery Party
Make Ice Cream
Water Balloon Fight
Slip and Slide in the Backyard
Playdate with Friends
Throw a Summer Sundae Party
Jump Roping
Try out a Kite
Visit a Farmer’s Market
Visit a Butterfly Garden
Visit a Planetarium
Day Trip to a Close City
Visit a National Monument
Decorate T-shirts
Baking Day
Build a Fort in the Backyard
Tea Party
Go to a Baseball Game
Tie-Dye Fun
Free Classes at Home Depot
Mini Golf Time
Batting Cages
Go-Carts
Arts & Crafts
Playground Time
Make Your Own Pizza Lunch
Visit a Circus
Outdoor Concert
Sign-up for a Child’s Raod Race
Canoe time
Treehouse Time
Child Yoga
Instrument Lessons
Slumber Party Time
Watch a Sunset
Manicure/Pedicure
Horseback Riding
Make a Music Video
Singing Lessons
Movie Night Outside
Hopscotch
Play-Doh Time
Shopping Spree
Flashlight Tag
Paint Rocks
Badminton
Have a Pen Pal
Volleyball
Put on a Play
Kickball
Tennis Raquet Baseball
S’mores Time
Create an Obstacle Course
Bowling
Splash/Spray Park
Sprinkler Time
YMCA Youth Camps
Croquet
Plan a Block Party
Twister
Window Markers
Family Game Night
Makeover on your Best Friend
Homemade Popsicles
Diving Lessons
Glow in the Dark Tag
Hula Hooping
Egg Toss
Drive-in Movie
3-Legged Races
Camera Lessons
Start a Summer Journal
Dance when it Rains
Scavenger Hunt
Go on a Bug Hunt
Make your own Towel for the Pool
Create a Summer Club with your Friends
Chalk Time on the Street
Create a Parade for your Neighborhood
Car Wash
Tell me what you think! What am I missing? What do I need to add? What do you think your kids would love to see on here? Let me know!
Also – if you’re reading – I’m sharing 101 Things To Do in the Winter.
Also – my advice would be to check with your local state’s tourism. I’m from Rhode Island and the first thing I would do is reach out to my local tourism bureau for some fun, too!