Well it is the dog days of summer! We are at the half way mark and our vacation is behind us so I thought I would come up with a list of ways to bread the summer boredom blues. Hopefully this list helps you. Please be sure to pin it and share it!  Also be sure to share any I have left off of the list so we can all enjoy!

60+ Ideas To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer

• Zoo
• Aquarium
• Park
• Go on a Picnic
• Bike Ride
• Bike Parade
• Popsicle Party
• Sprinkler Party
• Water Balloon Party
• Kings Island
• Swimming
• Museums
• Board Games
• Movie Day/PJ Day
• Inside Picnic
• Fill up the bathtub and let them play(wearing bathing suits)
• Dessert for Dinner
• Movie Theater
  
• Library 
  
• Sleepover
• Minor or Major League Game
• Drive In Theater
• Make Your Own Pizza
• Kona Ice
• S’mores
• Shopping at Thrift Stores – then bring home your treasures to upcycle or recycle into something else
• Puzzles
• Camping
• Crafts
  
• Free Coloring Pages
• Sponge Bombs
• Yard Sales – bring home your treasures to upcycle or recycle into something else
• Consignment Store Shopping – bring home your treasures to upcycle or recycle into something else
• Sidewalk Chalk
• Country Fair
• Jump Zone
• Overlook at the Airport
• Playdates with friends
• Shopping Mall Play Area
• Chuck E Cheese
• Lazer Kraze
• Parks Department Programs
• Free Lowes Build & Grow Workshops
• Free Knack Workshops at Michael’s
• Fun Kids Activity Buckets
• Free Educational Websites
• Make Your Own Playdough
• Play beauty shop – by painting nails/doing make up and hair
• Play Veterinarian – by using your child’s stuffed animals and Dr. kit
• Have contests (build the tallest tower, longest train, eat the most marshmallows)
• Tie Dye with Sugar – non toxic and easy
• Lemonade Stand
• Petting Zoo
• Bowling
• Local Bookstore Reading Programs
• Cooking – LOVE this for the kids!
• Science Projects:  How to make your own slime, Fun Pepper Experiment, Exploding Colors
• Create Hand Puppets – with paper bags or socks
• Make Musical Instruments
• Painting
• Dress Up
• Water Play – pour, measure – fill up a larger container and give smaller cups to play with
• How to make recycled crayons
• How to make a beaded bracelet
• Make Scratch Pictures – color the paper then color black over – provide a toothpick to create a design
• DIY Lawn Twister
• Create a Summer Learning Basket
• String Painting
• Create a collage with old magazines
• Make a pinata
• Star Gazing
• Planetarium
• Create Balloon Animals – Check out a book at your local library
• Dance party
• Obstacle Course
• Reading
• Create a skit and act it out
• Mad Libs
• Jungle Jim’s for those of you are local – create a scavenger hunt using the various countries. Purchase unusual food then have a tasting party when you return home. We always do a fruit tasting party – perfect for summer! They also offer tours for only $5.00 but you need to call in advance to set them up.
• Great Wolf Lodge – check out Shelley’s review, not frugal but a lot of fun!

Recipes:

Healthy Palm Tree Snack Idea for Kids

Crescent Pepperoni Rollups

Homemade Fruit Popsicles

Monkey Bread

Watermelon To Go

Monkey Cupcakes Recipe

Melissa Jennings

Melissa is a football and soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 24 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.