We’re already a few weeks into the summer days, but with two months, more or less, still ahead, it can be overwhelming with striving to think of what to do with your bored kiddos and loads of time to spare.
There are however, countless activities both indoors and outdoors that all can take part in to make for endless fun and incredible, bonding moments and memories to be cherished.
When I was initially putting this list together, it brought back many fond memories with my family and other loved ones that made my growing up years such a tender joy to look back on now as an adult, especially with now raising my own family.
So buckle in, take note, and may this list give you a sigh of relief, fuel your creativity, and fill the days ahead with much joy and laughter for you and your household.
List of Fun, Meaningful Summer Family Activities:
Places to Go
1) Go to the Zoo
2) Feed the Ducks
3) Go to a Car Show
4) Have a Picnic at the Park
5) Take a Nature Walk or Hike
6) Go on a Mini Road Trip (around town, out of town, just hit the road & enjoy!)
7) Be a Tourist in Your Own Town or City
8) Go to an Amusement Park
9) Go Bike Riding 
10) Go to a Parade
11) Go to an Outdoor Show, like Shakespeare in the Park
12) Go to an Outdoor Concert
13) Go to a “You-Pick” Berry Farm
14) Go to the Beach
15) Go Hot-Air Ballooning or Find the Perfect Spot to Watch Hot Air Balloons
16) Go to the Farmers Market or Flea Market
17) Go to Garage Sales
18) Play at the Playground
19) Play at the Spray Park
20) Go to an Air Show
21) Go Fishing
22) Go to a Local Ice Cream Shop or Get Shaved Ice
Creative Activities
23) Make Homemade Ice Cream or Create Ice Cream Sundaes
24) Go to a Drive In Movie, or Create a “Drive In” Movie Event at Home
25) Play Twister with Paint
26) Have a Water Gun Battle
27) Do an At-Home Car Wash, or Offer to Wash your Neighbors Cars
28) Create Outdoor Paint Masterpieces with Wash-Off Paint, or Do Some Exterior Paint Upkeep on Your Home
29) Have a Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
30) Snap Peas and Beans
31) Make Sidewalk Chalk Art
32) Play Pioneer Games
33) Make and/or Blow Bubbles
34) Play Sports like Baseball, Frisbee, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, etc.
35) Play Water Balloon Volleyball
36) Watch and Set off Fireworks and Fire-Crackers
37) Climb Trees
38) Make a Fort out of Cardboard Boxes
39) Build a Tree-Fort/House
Outdoor Fun
40) Camping Out of Town or in Your Own Backyard
41) Go Swimming
42) Go Tubing
43) Go Boating
44) Play with Outdoor Toys
45) Have a Bonfire/Campfire
46) Make S’mores, Tinfoil Banana Float, or Another Yummy Dessert Over the Fire
47) Have a BBQ
48) Do Lawn Care Upkeep and/or Gardening
49) Stargaze
50) Cloud Watch and Make Goofy Comments on What Each Cloud looks like
51) Catch Fireflies
52) Jump on a Trampoline
53) Camp Out On Your Trampoline
54) Play on a Slip n’ Slide, through the Sprinkler, or put the Sprinkler under a Trampoline
Summer Memories
There’s nothing like spending time with loved ones and getting lost in the moments that we later look back on with a smile on our faces. Don’t let stress, overwhelm, and comparison stop you from living a full-filled life with your family and friends this summer.
Plan as best as you can and then let the creativity of others and spontaneity of the moment do the rest. And most importantly, get involved! Don’t stay behind the camera or sit off on the side-lines, jump in and have a good ole’ time yourself! You deserve it.
Here’s to the summer memories to come!
What is one of your favorite summer activities?
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About the Author
Hi there! I’m Stephanie Tracy, a freelance writer, blogger, and copy-editor for hire. I specialize in physical and mental health, parenting, and self-development. I create engaging, inspiring and useful content to help businesses progress in making their viewers into customers. When I’m not writing, you can find me happily playing with my toddler, walking in the park with my family, or indulging in a movie marathon with my husband.