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