Kids love animals.
2. Build a den
Use different household materials to make your den together.
3. Play hide and seek
This is always a favourite.
4. Do a scavenger hunt
You can find lots of ones online to print off for different places such as for at the beach, the park etc.
5. Have a picnic together
6. Visit the library
Most have a variety of activities on over the summer.
7. Head to a local splash park (don't forget swimming costumes and spare clothing.)
8. Get out to a local swimming pool
9. Get out the outside toys
Bikes, scooters, balls, frisbees, swing ball, space hopper etc.
10. Take a trip to the beach
Don't forget your bucket and spade.
11. Have a water fight
You can use water guns, water balloons or sponges etc.
12. Go to the park
Why not try and find new ones to visit the Playground buddy app is very useful if you are new to an area.
13. Go to the cinema
Look up for discounts
14. Go bowling
15. Head to museums and art galleries local to you.
Some places have free entry.
16. Have a movie marathon together
Don't forget drinks and snacks.
17. Try cloud watching
Lie down and relax looking at the clouds. See what shapes/animals etc you can make out.
18. Star gazing
In the evening grab a blanket and look at the stars. Why not read up on the constellations beforehand.
19. Have a BBQ
You could invite friends/family over.
20. Blow bubbles or get out the bubble machine
I've yet to meet a child who doesn't love bubbles.
21. Set up an obstacle course in your garden
22. Try Geocoaching
23. Fly a kite
24. Get some giant chalk
Let kids loose drawing on the pavement, walls etc.
25. Play hop scotch
26. Get out the board games
27. Play the floor is lava
28. Play I spy
29. Get a camera and go out for a walk
A great way to capture your walk.
30. Baking
Check out Pinterest for delicious foodie ideas.
31. Play chase, tag, stuck in the mud etc
32. Go to a farmers market
33. Look up some fun science experiments
We have the 101 great science experiments book which has a great selection of ideas.
34. Make a fairy or dinosaur garden
35. Bonfires and smores
Perfect to do in the evenings
36. Get out the paddling pool
37. Go on a woodland walk
38. Visit it a National Trust/ English Heritage Site
39. Plant some seeds
40. Decorate a plant pot
41. Make your own binoculars
42. Decorate biscuits
43. Get out the arts and crafts
Pinterest is great for ideas
44. Dance in the rain
45. Have your own little disco
You can buy a little disco light like this one here.
46. Head to soft play
Ideal for those rainy days
47. Go out for breakfast
48. Climb a tree
49. Visit an aquarium
We've not been to one in awhile but Blake loves it when we go to a Sealife centre.
50. Visit a Country Park
51. Paint stones
Pinterest have some great design ideas.
52. Make and paint stepping stones
You can get kits
53. Do puzzles together
54. Play with slime
Or make your own
55. Go to an arcade
56. Go on a boat ride
57. Do a treasure trail
I mentioned these Treasure Trails in my Father's Day gift guide. We are looking forward to doing the 3 trails we were gifted.
58. Visit a castle
We went to Lincoln Castle last year
59. Visit a different city
60. Go on a bug hunt
61. Get an excavation kit
62. Dress up/role play
63. Go for an evening walk
64. Magic painting
65. Do a paint your own kit
Blake has a dinosaur one ready for doing
66. Read books together or join in a reading challenge.
67. Go to a festival
There are quite a few family friendly ones.
68. Watch the sunrise
69. Watch the sunset
70. Visit a pick your own farm
71. Eat lots of ice cream
72. Play with Lego
73. Make your own playdough
74. Make a windchime
75. Construct a water wall.
76. Set up a potion lab
77. Try flower pressing
78. Make nature rubbings
79. Go crabbing
80. Go camping
81. Messy play
So much easier to clean up outside
82. Make a beach in a jar
All you need is a clear jar, sand, shells, rocks etc
83. Make a terrarium
Similar to the beach jar idea.
84. Go foraging
Make sure you look up on what is safe
85. Play mini golf
86. Have a pj day
87. Make mud pies
88. Create a scrapbook
89. Go to a theme park
90. Have a dip in a stream
91. Set up some fun challenges
92. Have a tea party
93. Have a pamper day
94. Play with Waterbeads
95. Have an at home festival
96. Get a butterfly garden kit
They are great for watching the life cycle of caterpillars to butterflies, so an educational activity too.
97. Learn to draw certain things
98. Simple painting and colouring
99. Learn magic tricks
100. Learn coding
101. Sit back and relax in a hammock with stand.
