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30 Things to Do With Kids This Summer

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School is out for the summer most places and that means the kids need something to do! Keeping them busy can be hard when they are home all day long. But I have found 30 of my favorite things to do with kids this summer to help you keep the kids busy! It’s a start, right? And even the little ones can get in on most of these activities!

If you’re looking for more ideas or a list of ideas to get you through June, I’ve also got 30 Things to Do with the Kids in June to get your summer bucket list started on the right foot!
Check out these fun things to do with kids this summer!

If you want to start off with some basic toys that we depend on during the summer, definitely think about water toys, bubble blowers, and sidewalk chalk. Here are some affiliate links to some of our favorites!

Bubble Gun Transparent Shooter with LED LightsBubble Gun Transparent Shooter with LED LightsCrayola Ultimate Outdoor Activity SetCrayola Ultimate Outdoor Activity SetPlayground Balls (Set of 4) with 1 Hand PumpPlayground Balls (Set of 4) with 1 Hand PumpGazillion Bubble Hurricane MachineGazillion Bubble Hurricane Machine

If you’re looking for some more DIY type activities, check out this list and find something fun to do this summer!

30 Things to Do With Kids This Summer

  1. DIY Sidewalk Paint at The Simple Parent (pictured)
  2. Kids Sprinkler Games at The Simple Parent
  3. 5 Ways to Get Outdoors with the Kids by Simmworks Family
  4. Sponge Balls by The Suburban Mom (pictured)
  5. Make Your Own Playdough with Kool-Aid by A Mom’s Impression
  6. Bottle Cap Magnets by Long Wait for Isabella
  7. Easy to Make Colored Ice Cubes by The Simple Parent
  8. Make Your Own Magnets by Confessions of an Overworked Mom
  9. Throw a Messy Party by Around My Family Table (pictured)
  10. Backyard Mini Golf at White House Black Shutters (pictured)
  11. Family Photo Tree by Simply Stacie (pictured)
  12. How to Make a Kite by About a Mom
  13. Recycled Crayons by Crunchy Frugalista
  14. Summer Fun Bingo by Creative Cynchronicity
  15. Shell Necklace by The Kid’s Fun Review
  16. Outdoor Color Match by Inner Child Fun
  17. Soap Boat Races by i heart naptime
  18. Making Giant Bubbles by tatertots & jello
  19. Ice Boats by Reading Confetti
  20. Painting with Water by The Frugal Girls
  21. Baby Bubble Pool by Plain Vanilla Mom
  22. Rainbow Slime by Teach Preschool
  23. Popsicle Stick Park Bench by Jinxy Kids
  24. Summer Passport Printable Activities by A Mom’s Take
  25. Popsicle Stick Puzzles by The Project Corner
  26. Colored Water Play by Little Pandas Playschool
  27. Pretend Potions by The Chocolate Muffin Tree
  28. Homemade Bubbles by Rust & Sunshine
  29. Pool Noodle Play Date by Train Up a Child
  30. Summer Fun Sailboats by Five Little Chefs

These are just a few things to get you started this summer! But you can always just break out the sprinkler and let the kids run until they get tired!

Children Kids Beach Ball SprinklerChildren Kids Beach Ball SprinklerFire Hydrant Garden Hose SprinklerFire Hydrant Garden Hose SprinklerStep2 Spill & Splash Seaway Water TableStep2 Spill & Splash Seaway Water Table

And I couldn’t help but share a few more of our favorite things to do! Consider it a bonus!

  1. Paint Pet Rocks
  2. Go on a Summer Scavenger Hunt
  3. Make More Gigantic Bubbbles
  4. Create a Summer Bucket List for Kids!
  5. Squirt Gun Tie Dye with Juice
  6. DIY Kiddie Car Wash

Check out ours must have Summer outdoor toys for toddlers!

 

Looking for things to do with the kids this summer? Check out our Summer Bucket List for Kids and get started with these 30 ideas for June!



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About Mariah

Mariah is the mom of two and a former educator (preschool - 4th grade & special education) with a degree in human development. She's also a baseball mom & dance mom. As a busy mom living in with a multi-generational family under one roof (with two dogs!), life is busy! She aims to share easy ideas that we can all use in our lives! Read more about Mariah!

Comments

  5. Karen - Desert Chica Ramblings says

    Thanks for including my Sandbox Treasure art. And I am so thankful for a nice big list, the kids are getting restless over here so we are ready for some new activities!

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  11. Betty Baez says

    What a great list! We have 31 days left before school starts and we’re trying to find things to do before its up!

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  12. Caroline Gendelman says

    This is one of the best kid activity sites I have seen in a long time. Some are variations of things I did with my own children but all are great ideas. Thank you for sharing these great activities!

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  13. Kimmi says

    Thanks so much for including my Summer Fun Sailboats! I love all the different activities in the list. This is a great compilation I’m honored to be a part of. Thanks!

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  19. Addy Brown says

    Collect funny hats, gloves, purses, flowing gowns, and “superhero capes” at a garage sale or thrift store. Slip into your new finery, and have a make-believe garden party, Spider-Man adventure, or masquerade ball.

    Reply

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