110 Activities for Kids

After keeping your kids busy indoors for the past few months, it is time to find fun ways to spend the end of summer. We have created a comprehensive list of activities that can cure boredom and keep little minds working until fall rolls around.

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Posted on June 15, 2020

After keeping your kids busy indoors for the past few months, it is time to find fun ways to spend their summer vacation. We have created a comprehensive list of activities that can cure boredom and keep little minds working all summer long.

We have organized our activities into a few different categories, so you can find the right one no matter what kind of activity your kids are in the mood to do.

Rainy Day Activities

Things you can do if the weather is raining (pun intended) on your parade. Indoor games and events that your family can do from the comfort of your home.

Build a cardboard castle
Learn Origami
Have a movie marathon in pajamas
Learn a dance routine
Work on a puzzle
Try yoga
Start a board game tournament
Rearrange your room

Fun Games for Toddlers

Activities that your little ones can participate in and enjoy.

Blow bubbles
Build a block tower
Finger painting
Create a water table or sensory bin
Play I Spy
Dance Party
Frozen Paint

Free Activities

Check out some no-cost games and adventures for those looking to stay on budget.

Make a pillow fort
Go on a scavenger hunt
Create an obstacle course
Simon Says
Tag
Create activity dice
Read a book
Begin a collection
Solve a maze

Outdoor Fun

Make the most of the nice weather and get outside with the kids. These easy activities can be done in your yard, in a nearby park, or whatever landscapes your area has to offer.

Bike Ride
Go on a hike
Wash the car
Learn to play frisbee golf
Sidewalk Chalk
Go berry picking
Walk the dog (or your friend’s dog)
Have a picnic
Plant a flower
Fly a Kite
Collect rocks or seashells
Go to a park
Stargaze
Invent a new ball game

Whole-Family

These games and activities are for the entire family and even some friends or neighbors!

Play charades
Go to the beach
Have a Themed BBQ
Host a talent show
Cheer on a sports team
Go Bowling
Watch an outdoor movie
Volunteer
Create a family time capsule
Have a family Olympics

Crafts

Get creative and encourage your children to use their imaginations by giving them the materials to do these crafts. Some basic online tutorials or inspiration can help them come up with ways to make something amazing.

Paint Rocks
Watercolor a picture
Make a family scrapbook
Create friendship bracelets
Draw a photo of yourself
Make handprint art
Make recycled crayons
Make Play-Doh

Independent Activities

These ideas are for the times when parents need to answer a phone call or prep something important. Your kids can safely tackle these activities by themselves, and they will keep themselves entertained.

Plan a concert or a play
Write a letter to a friend or family member
Color or ABC scavenger hunt
Have a fashion show
Trace shadows from toys
Write a journal
Take photos of nature
Learn a magic trick

Water

The best way to cool down in the summertime is to get water involved! From sprinklers to slip-n-slides, your little ones can splash around and enjoy!

Have a water balloon fight
Set up a slip and slide
Go swimming
Go Canoeing or kayaking
Look for frogs at a creek
Catch minnows in a stream
Run through the sprinkler

In the Kitchen

Encouraging your kids to learn new skills in the kitchen will benefit your whole family. Not only can they learn a new recipe, but they can practice their math and measuring skills along the way.

Do a secret ingredient challenge
Make popsicles
Visit a farmer’s market
Bake cookies for a neighbor or friend
Make breakfast in bed
Take a cooking class
Make homemade ice cream
Build your own pizza night
Bake a loaf of bread

Get Out of the House

Here are suggestions on where to go when it is time to get out of the house and explore a new space. By venturing out and visiting new places, you can introduce different activities and lessons to your kids.

Mini Golfing
Go to a museum
Watch a movie at the theater
Go to an aquarium
Visit a famous landmark near you
Go rock climbing
Participate in a free local workshop

Weekend Fun

These weekend activities take a little more time to accomplish, so spend your Saturday embarking on a new adventure or taking a short trip.

Go Camping
Have a bonfire
Volunteer to clean up a park or beach
Drive to a new town
Try Geocaching
Attend a local concert or event
Donate items in your home
Have a family spa-day

Educational Activities

By using fun science experiments and creative resources that you have around the house, you can introduce new ideas to your kids. They might not even realize that they are discovering new things along the way.