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FREE Summer Activities for Kids
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items With summer in full swing and the kids home all day, I put together a list of fun, totally free things to do together that we’ve loved (or are excited to try!). As a mom, I know how long—and expensive— the days can be, so I hope this helps make your ...
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Places to Go
At Home Ideas
Places to Go
If you are like me, you are always trying to get out of the house! However, I can't seem to leave the house with my crew without spending hundreds of dollars. Here are some of our go to free activities!
HEAR ME OUT, because I have a lot to say. 1. Many libraries have areas meant for children/toddlers. My local library has smaller/simplier section; however, 2 towns over, they have one that is above and beyond. It has different interactive play areas ...
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So many newer parks have a splash pad put in! Your kid will have so much fun they won't even think about the waterpark!
Splash Pad
This one is obvious, but what kid doesn't love the park? We also like to try out new parks too, especially if I have to run an errand out of town!
Parks and Recreation
Do you have a local junior auxillary/ similar group!? My local junior auxillary group hosts free events in our community catered to children several times throughout the year! Be sure to check their pages for upcoming events.
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries
When my children were younger (~9 months & 2) we loved to get out on the bike trails. My 2 year old had a little bike that he could get around on really fast and I would push my baby in a sit and ride style toy. They both had a blast and we all l...
Walking/ Biking Trails
If you are blessed enough to live near some good ocean/lake spots, have a beach day! My local beach is no where near this beautiful, but we can still have a fun time!
Beach
At Home Ideas
Staying home? No worries, you can still make the day just as fun!
Why spend money when you could make money!? Kids LOVE doing lemonade stands and honestly, so does the community. It's always so precious to see!
Lemonade Stand - Play it Online at Coolmath Games
Let them help you create a meal and host a picnic outside!
PICNIC Definition & Meaning
Build a fort and spend your day playing games or watching movies! This is a great rainy day activity!
Blanket Fort Building
Learn to fold paper airplanes and have them race!
Paper Airplane Folding Instructions