101 Super Cheap Summer Activities

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Cheap Summer Activities

Look no further! Whether you are trying to jam pack the holidays with activities and events or plan a few no spend weekend activities this list has you covered with full blown frugal fun for the whole family.

Summer Activities On A Budget

Staying on budget over the holiday period is important and with this list you will be able to keep the kids entertained, active and out of trouble without breaking the bank.

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Fun Things To Do In The Summer At Home

If you are stuck at home or looking for fun summer activities on a tight budget. Here are some fun things to do in the summer at home. Water balloons, scavenger hunts, picnics, games nights, going for walks, themed family dinners and so much more. 

Things To Do Over The Summer

With our kids their favorite things to do over the summer are walks at the lake, playing in the park, water balloons, sidewalk chalk, jumping on the trampoline, playing in the pool and family meals on the patio.

Things To Do Outside For Free

Most communities will have community run concerts in the park or art in the park displays over the spring and summer. Playing in the park or waterpark (spray parks), taking a walk around the lake or along the waterfront is a great free outside thing to do.

Fun Things To Do Anywhere

Getting out an explore the world around you.  Take a walk, visit a local park, stroll through the local farmers market. 

Grab a picnic basket, a bottle of bubbles, a frisbee or ball and have a great family afternoon in the park. 

Fun Kids Activities

Kids love bubbles, water balloons, playing in the park, going for walks or bike rides.  Scavenger hunts, building sandcastles, playing in the water, reading, drawing and so much more. 

Best Things To Do In Summer

The best summer activities involve being outdoors. This includes water guns, swimming pools, barbecues, picnics, walks in the park and building sandcastles at the beach. 

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101 Super Cheap Things To Do This Summer With The Kids:

  1. Visit the beach or local park
  2. Go swimming at a local lake
  3. Go fishing
  4. Visit a farmers market
  5. Make a fort out of cardboard or blankets
  6. Pick berries
  7. Work in the garden
  8. Plan a picnic
  9. Play in the sprinkler
  10. Toss around water balloons
  11. Play hopscotch
  12. Blow bubbles
  13. Play a game of soccer
  14. Go on a nature walk
  15. Make homemade pizza
  16. Have a sundae bar
  17. Play touch football
  18. Camp in the backyard
  19. Go on a hike
  20. Visit the local water park
  21. Play mini golf
  22. Go biking
  23. Set up a lemonade stand
  24. Volunteer
  25. Build a sandcastle
  26. Plan a scavenger hunt
  27. Plan a backyard party
  28. Pretend and dress up
  29. Visit your local art gallery
  30. Play Twister on the lawn
  31. Make bird houses
  32. Make homemade boats and race them in the pool
  33. Play in the pool
  34. Play lawn bowling
  35. Play badminton
  36. Checkout a local festival
  37. Have a movie night
  38. Visit the water slides
  39. Visit an amusement park
  40. Go to the driving range
  41. Play golf
  42. Cook a meal togetherAre you looking for a great list of fun & super cheap summer activities? Look no further! 101 super fun, super cheap things to do with the kids this summer.
  43. Plan a barbeque
  44. Visit the zoo (this is on our summer bucket list)
  45. Wash the cars
  46. Have a fondue lunch
  47. Plan a buffet style fun dinner
  48. Take a class
  49. Go horseback riding
  50. Go day camping
  51. Have a fire pit and roast hot dogs and marshmallows
  52. Visit the next town over for a day
  53. Attend an outdoor concert
  54. Attend a local ball game
  55. Make crafts
  56. Make your own bubbles (1 cup distilled water, 2 tbsp dish soap, 1 tbsp glycerin)
  57. Go to the flea market
  58. Rest and relax
  59. Read a few books
  60. Take in a fireworks display
  61. Have a tea party
  62. Visit a national park
  63. Take a free kids workshop
  64. Have a game night
  65. Paint the sidewalk with chalk paint
  66. Find a local u-pick and pick fruit or vegetables
  67. Play outside
  68. Play at the park
  69. Have a family dance party
  70. Stargaze
  71. Go to the airshow (my son has put this on our summer bucket list)
  72. Host a sleep over
  73. Do fun science experiments
  74. Visit your local fish hatchery
  75. Go to a movie matinee
  76. Make homemade ice cream
  77. Go canoeing
  78. Jump rope
  79. Build a castle with Lego
  80. Visit family and friends
  81. Have breakfast in bed
  82. Teach your child to skip stones
  83. Plan a treasure hunt
  84. Go bird watching
  85. Play croquet
  86. Checkout local garage sales
  87. Bake cookies
  88. Take a bus ride around the city
  89. Fly a kite
  90. Visit your local recreation center
  91. Play Frisbee in the park
  92. Take a nap
  93. Play with clay or other art supplies
  94. Plan a family sleep over in the living room
  95. Pick wild flowers
  96. Visit your local summer fair
  97. Play charades or bingo
  98. Have a brown bag lunch on the patio
  99. Visit a local farm and see the animals
  100. Visit your local bakery or ice cream shop
  101. Plan a luau in the backyard

Summer Fun Activities

Remember to plan early and keep a few summer fun activities on hand such as bubbles, chalk, water balloons, balls and other outdoor fun items you know your kids enjoy.

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Updated May 10, 2021

101 Super Cheap Summer Activities