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Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids (80's & 90's inspired fun)
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items Looking for screen-free summer activities for kids? This collection is filled with outdoor games, creative indoor activities, backyard adventures, crafts and nostalgic 80's and 90's-inspired fun that keeps kid entertained without screens.
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Outdoor Summer Activities
Indoor Screen-Free Activities
Outdoor Summer Activities
Remember the summers of the 80's and 90's? The kind where you left the house after breakfast and didn't come back until the streetlights came on. This collection is packed with the outdoor toys, games, and activities I'm using to give my kids that sa...
Bow & arrow and launcher in one; my son LOOOOVES this thing & it's impressive with how far these arrows can go
NERF Rip Rocket Kids Bow & Arrow Set
My son loves all bug catching kits where he can catch, observe and then (reluctantly) release
Wooden Bug Catcher Kit for Kids 3-8, 10PCS
Badminton has always been a favorite and I love that this all comes in one
Outdoor Badminton Net Set w/ 4 Rackets & 3 Shuttlecocks
If skeeball and cornhole had a baby…
Swooc Games Coney Island Toss™ Cornhole Set
We love having a climbing dome in our backyard- it's entertained my son and the neighbor kids for YEARS!
Hapfan 10ft Climbing Dome Swing Set w/Saucer
I love that this is a safer way to enjoy axe throwing with kids of all ages
Axe Throwing Game Set with 8 Axes & Darts
My son first got a hoverboard and then we added on the attachment so he could ride (safely) outdoors.
CBD Scooter 6.5" LED Lights Dual 300W Motor
We do science experiements A LOT at home & in the summer time, I love that they have kits like this that my son can do on his own while I work.
4M Water Rocket Launcher Kit - Soars 98'
We love ladder ball and it's perfect at tailgates, cookouts, and campsites.
Play Day Ladder Ball - Toy Sports Equipment & Outdoor Game, Children Ages 6+
perfect for creating a screen-free summer. my son loves using this for creating obstacle courses, hopscotch and a giant driveway art.
Kid Made Modern Non Toxic Sidewalk Chalk (24)
We love these because there is no mess to clean up all over the ground like with traditional water balloons.
Reusable Magnetic Self-Sealing Water Balloons (12)
I absolutely love this bubble machine. I use it for my photography business, but my son also loves playing with it.
Bubble Machine, 18000+ Bubbles/Min, 6 Wands, 2 Speeds, Plug/Battery, White
Indoor Screen-Free Activities
Not every summer day is sunshine and outdoor adventures. For rainy afternoons, quiet mornings or those moments when everyone needs a break from the heat, these are some fun favorite, screen-free indoor activities. Think art projects, building kits, p...
Let your child’s creativity run wild! Build caves, tunnels, rockets, tents, forts, and houses—the possibilities are endless. I especially love that this one is glow-in-the-dark!!
Tiny Land Glow Fort Building Kit with 86 Rods & 44 Balls
A great gift for your children any time of the year wherever indoor or outdoor.
ACTION AIR Inflatable Bounce House w/ Slide
My son LOVES building things, so I bought this kit for him to make this summer.
CUTEBEE DIY Miniature Owl Bookstore Kit
I'm always trying to make sure we have plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for my son to play with when friends come over and this is so much fun!
Squad Hero Rechargeable Laser Tag 4 Set
What's a childhood summer without shrinkie dinks?
Funtopia Shrinking Art Sheets Kit, 75 pcs
Tie Dying shirts always seemed so overwhelming to me, but my son always begged to do it. So, i bought this kit and it was so much easier to do than I thought it'd be.
Tulip One-Step Tie Dye Kit, 14 Colors, 18 Bottles
Pro hack: I keep kinetic sand in a plastic tub with a lid. My son is allowed to play with it ONLY on the front porch, because it can definitely get messy if played with indoors.
Kinetic Sand Deluxe Beach Castle Set with Molds & Tools
When I was a kid we used to get Highlights workbooks during the summer to help keep our school skills sharp. I loved those as a kid and waited eagerly for the new delivery to arrive. Well, this is a conglomeration of that type of activities, mazes, p...
Ultimate Puzzle Challenge! 125+ Brain Games
Sometimes finding indoor activities is tough. I have a bin of indoor boredeom busters for my son to grab and do so that it's all in one place.
The Hardest Hidden Pictures Book Ever: Ultra-Challenging Brain Games for Kids 8-12
This will keep your family entertained for hours- like an escape room in a box! It's so much fun! This is an ever-evolving board game of trivia, puzzles, and adventure! One tip: you WILL need to use your phone on some of the steps in order to get the...
theory11 Box ONE Board Game by Neil Patrick Harris
One of our family's favorite screen-free game (and bonus, kids are practicing math without even realizing it)
Large Shut The Box Game Wooden 4 Players
This roller coaster is absolute chaos—in the best possible way. My kid is obsessed, my living room is now a theme park, and I’ve accepted that this toy basically lives here rent-free.
Step2 Up & Down Roller Coaster Ride-On Toy
My son loves any Lego kit and I love the ones that he can play with after he's built it
LEGO NINJAGO Fire Knight Mech Set 71846
Oh how I WISH these were around when my son was younger!! SO many of my friend's kiddos have these and it's such a fun way for them to listen to books without getting on an ipad
Toniebox 2 Audio Player Disney Princess Bundle