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cheap family activities for the summer

Peep_chic
Peep_chic Posts: 369 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
what fun thing can you do with your kids that doesn't involve spending tons of money?

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  • Tangerine302
    Tangerine302 Posts: 1,509 Member
    Camping, going to the beach, picnics, parks, festivals, zoo, waterparks, going to the lake, fairs, etc.
    We like to go boating, but the gas isn't all that cheap. :)
  • KrystleKiri
    KrystleKiri Posts: 135
    I like buying a kite, (usually around $1-$5) and going outside, or going to a park, and flying it. Pick a windy day, my daughter LOVES when it goes really high.

    Buy a big box of chalk, this can also be cheap, and just let them color your driveway.

    If you live in a place that has a Friendly's Ice Cream restaurant, they usually do kids eat for free on Wednesdays, and if you order off the $5 menu, you end up paying around $10 for a really great lunch. That always seems to break up the day for us.

    Spend some time at the beach! I like to park outside of the beach's parking lot, to avoid the fee, and just walk. It's great exercise, and personally, my daughter is 3 and will jump at the rare opportunity to sit in a stroller haha.
  • kristalfrissy
    kristalfrissy Posts: 158 Member
    You might check with your local movie theater. Around here during the summer they run free kid movies every tuesday and wednesday mornings. They generally are last seasons movies but the kids still enjoy going.
  • the_journeyman
    the_journeyman Posts: 1,877 Member
    Parks, hikes & nature walks, fishing, backyard camping, going to the local swimming hole, State & National parks if they're nearby.

    JM
  • mamakira
    mamakira Posts: 366
    -Geocaching
    -going to lakes and beaches
    -hiking
    -indoor picknick on the floor on rainy days
    -building a hobbithouse of branches in the woods or yard
    -Bonfire and making bread on a stick
    -Going on a surprisetour with the bicycle
    -If you own a camera: make them take pics of objects that start with the letters of their names or the family names

    I love to read the other suggestions as I have 4 kids too. :)
  • Peep_chic
    Peep_chic Posts: 369 Member
    what's geocatching?:huh:
  • mamakira
    mamakira Posts: 366
    Look here: www.geocaching.com. It is like a modern treasure hunt and there are caches for kids out there as well.
  • Peep_chic
    Peep_chic Posts: 369 Member
    loving:love: the ideas! Didnt know about the free friendly's or free movie theater. I have an old camera picture hunt sounds soo good. Thanx keep'em coming!
  • Peep_chic
    Peep_chic Posts: 369 Member
    Look here: www.geocaching.com. It is like a modern treasure hunt and there are caches for kids out there as well.

    interesting! thanx:flowerforyou:
  • DAMNCHARLIE
    DAMNCHARLIE Posts: 569
    Of coarse the movies
    Nice inexpensive resturants for family lunches
    Walking and Hiking w/ the whole family (good for losing weight and sight seeing)
    Bowling
    Skating
    Even fishing (especially if you never have) and you get to eat the fish you catch
  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    Sprinkler
    Garden
    Sidewalk paint
    Park
    Swimming
    Zoo
    Picnicking
    Outdoor tea party
    Bugs... Lol
    Camping
    Fishing
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