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!

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Melissa Jennings

Melissa is a soccer mom who has been married to her best friend for 21 years. She loves sharing recipes, travel reviews and tips that focus on helping busy families make memories.