Top 10 Family Friendly Summer Activity Ideas

Having fun with the kids during the summer doesn’t have to be a chore, and it doesn’t have to be expensive, either. There are plenty of things you can do at home or close to home that will be fun for everyone. Can’t think of anything? Then go through these 10 great activities to have a fun-filled summer with everyone.

Exciting Mealtime
Skip the restaurants and the same boring dinner tonight. Instead, make something exciting and fun. What food does everyone really like? Also, don’t just make dinner for everyone, make it so everyone can join in. Add in a lot of fun foods so everyone has something to do. For example, if everyone likes spaghetti, then also make homemade breadsticks, a salad and a tiramisu.

Explore the Town
Even if you lived in the town your whole life, there are probably things you have never seen. Now is the time to do it. Get in the car or strap on your shoes and start visiting some exciting places in your local area. You and your kids will learn to appreciate the area more, and it will be fun.

Water Fight
Going in the pool is fine, but nothing beats a good old water pistol. While the dollar store ones are fine, try splurging on the big ones. You child will love shooting a stream of water, and they always work better. Schedule a water fight in the backyard and see who is the last left standing.

Backyard Camping
If you have a backyard, then now is the time to get a tent and pitch it out there. Camping is fun, and doing it in your backyard is safe and easy. If you don’t have a backyard, then pitch the tent inside. It will make for an exciting night.

Fireworks
People just want a reason to shoot off fireworks in the summer, and usually this is done at community events. Look through your local newspaper and find when these events are happening. You will usually get good food along with a great show.

Sundae Station
What kid doesn’t love ice cream? While most kids will beg you to give money for the ice cream man or an ice cream parlor, you can do this much cheaper at home. Buy one or two cartons of ice cream, and get everyone’s favorite toppings, like brownies, chocolate candies or nuts. Everyone will have fun making their own ice cream sundae, and it will be very affordable.

Museums
So museums may not sound like a common place where children are found, but there are many kid-friendly museums that have activities like touching exhibits or playing little games. Just make sure you choose an air conditioned museum, or everyone may be feeling the heat.

Mini Golf
Mini golf is a sport that almost anyone can play, and it is non-competitive enough so everyone will have fun without worrying about their score. Most towns have a mini golf place somewhere. If not, then try making in your house or backyard. Just make sure all the breakable things are safely tucked away somewhere else.

Bowling
Bowling is another fun sport that everyone can play and have fun with. For even more fun, split the family into teams and see who wins. Most bowling places also have soda, nachos and other fun foods that will be great to eat while everyone is bowling.

Family Garden
Making a family garden is a great way to teach children about how plants grow, and they may be able to eat the plants if you use herbs or vegetables. Teach the children how to tend to and water the plant, and they will learn about the world in a fun and new way. Many children love hand-on activities, and few are as hands-on as gardening.

Conclusion
These 10 ideas are fun for any family, and none of them cost all that much, so you can easily do them on a budget. Just pick one of these ideas and have fun with it. Your children will learn to appreciate the family more, and they will often learn life lessons. Whether that is how to make a garden, or how to putt the perfect game of mini golf, it doesn’t matter. What matters is your children will have fun and grow when you do things as a family.