These 50 Free Or Frugal Things To Do This Summer are perfect for the entire family. No only does this list include fun things for kids, but there are a number of great ways kids can enjoy them as well. Set up a fun play date to do some, or plan a weekend out of the house with your spouse and kids to take advantage of the fun the last few weeks of summer allows you to have.
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50 Free Or Frugal Things To Do This Summer
- Swimming in your own pool, a community pool, the lake or ocean
- Riding Bicycles
- Do Puzzles
- Plant A Garden
- Paint their bedroom
- Go to the local park
- Write a book
- Play board games
- Read books
- Go to Vacation Bible School
- Go to church camp
- Go to free or discount movie days
- Play video games
- Learn to code using Scratch
- Play at a local arcade
- Go for a nature walk
- Go for a picnic
- Learn a new language
- Build with Lego’s or Knex
- Go to the library
- Have a sleep over with friends
- Watch a movie marathon at home
- Go to the local amusement park
- Skate for free at the local skating rink
- Learn to crochet, knit or sew
- Make friendship bracelets
- Go to the community center
- Learn how to decorate cakes
- Volunteer at a local shelter
- Learn CPR
- Babysit younger siblings
- Learn to cook basic meals
- Have a water balloon fight
- Play miniature golf
- Sell produce or crafts at Farmers market
- Visit the elderly at a nursing home
- Become a dog walker or pet sitter
- Raise chickens
- Build a game or app for the app store
- Make Youtube videos
- Mow a neighbors lawn
- Bake cookies
- Make homemade body scrubs, lip gloss or similar items
- Go berry picking
- Go fishing
- Visit a local museum
- Sell lemonade in a lemonade stand
- Camp out in a tent in your backyard
- Make S’Mores over an open fire
- Go Stargazing and use an app to help you recognize constellations
- Go Bowling for FREE
This list is a great place to start and create a fun filled afternoon, day or weekend for your whole family. Use the things you have in your local community, or just on hand in your own home to make this summer an amazing adventure everyone in your family will remember for years to come. If you’re in the Michigan area, be sure to check out all of the things you can do right here in Mid-Michigan.
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Love all the stuff you listed here! Swimming pool and beaches will always be a part of summer activities.
Your 14, 39 and 40 points are also somewhat on my list too!
Thanks Ron for commenting! There are a ton of great things you can do that’s super cheap!!
I love your ideas!! So simple and I love that most can be done together as a family. What’s even better is that most are free!!Win, win all round. Thanks again.