Summer is wonderful but it’s also challenging. After the novelty of sleeping in wears off, you can find yourself looking at some under-stimulated kiddos who desperately want something to DO. Today I’ve compiled a list of 100 things to do this summer. Many of them are cheap or free. If you decide to do any of these activities, share it on social media and use the hashtag #NSSummerFun. I’d love to see how your family enjoys the summer.
- Rock Climbing
- Selfie with a Crafish or Pelican statue
- Go fishing
- Eat a snowball
- Visit a museum
- Pick blueberries
- Go swimming
- Take a walk on the Lakefront
- Watch a movie outdoors
- Catch an outdoor concert
- Run through the sprinkler
- Check out a local splash pad
- Go on a nature hike
- Try a new slide
- Visit a farmer’s market
- Finger paint
- Slip and slide
- Feed some ducks
- Blow bubbles
- Play miniature golf
- Build a sand castle
- Roast marshmallows
- Enjoy an ice cream cone
- Pick wild flowers
- See a summer movie
- Ride bikes on the trace
- Read an award-winning book
- Have a lemonade stand
- Visit a fire station
- Go roller skating
- Wash cars
- Watch a fireworks display
- Go to a flea market
- Collect rocks and paint them
- Go star gazing
- Eat dinner outside
- Go bird watch
- Play a board game
- Buy some new sandals
- Sleep in a tent
- Wash your dog (or someone else’s)
- Make a scrapbook
- Make lemonade from scratch
- Build a blanket fort
- Build with legos
- Get manicures (or pedicures)
- Volunteer or donate to the Humane Society
- Picnic in the park
- Fly a kite
- Make your own ice cream
- Play cards
- Go cloud watching
- Have a pillow fight
- Have a tea party
- Bake cookies
- Have a water fight
- Read in the sun
- Swing
- Play in the mud
- BBQ
- Go bowling
- Go to a baseball game
- Update a room in your house
- Splash in puddles
- Paint a masterpiece
- Watch mom or dad’s favorite movie
- Decorate the sidewalk with chalk
- Pain a canvas
- Throw a Frisbee
- Play pitch and catch in the backyard
- Go to a festival
- Visit a historical site
- Fine a new place to eat and try it as a family
- Try a new recipe
- Host a talent show
- Try playing an instrument
- Visit grandparents
- Visit a state park
- Complete a random act of kindness
- Play charades
- Host a play date
- Catch bugs
- Complete a puzzle
- Have a pajama party
- Create and complete an obstacle course
- Exercise as a family
- Visit a beach
- Read stories to each other
- Water the plants
- Play in a kiddie pool
- Go for a scenic drive
- Make a treasure hunt
- Race to pick up a room
- Have a sing-along
- Learn to code (computer science activities for all ages here)
- Write your own play and perform it
- Host a movie marathon
- Walk around your neighborhood
- Go see live animals
- Sort your trash for recycling
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Hi, I'm Katy. Mom to four sweet boys ages 10, 6, 6, and 5. It's a loud, messy, chaotic life. I love connecting with other parents and am so glad you stopped by today!
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Thanks! This is a great bucket list! I do have one suggestion though….for feeding the ducks, can you list proper food suggestions? No bread (it can lead to Angel Wing & other deficiencies). I love to see families enjoy the outdoors and just want to create healthy interaction habits.
Do you have any suggestions for us?
Here are a few suggestions 🙂
Corn (canned, frozen or fresh)
Duck pellets (sold online and at pet stores)
Lettuce, other greens (torn into small pieces)
Frozen peas (defrosted)
Oats (rolled or instant)
Seeds (including birdseed or other varieties)