75 Amazing Super Frugal Summer Family Fun Activities

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Have an amazing summer full of fun activities.

Whether you are looking to spend a super frugal family fun day together or just keep the kids occupied.  I am sure you will find more than one fun activity on this list. You can have an amazing time this summer or any time of year without breaking the bank.

Picnics in the park, water balloon fights, local farm tours or camping in the backyard.  Whether you are planning a summer staycation or just a simple days activities you can have a great time. Checkout the list below and fill your summer full of simple frugal fun.

75 Amazing Super Frugal Summer Family Fun Activities:

1. Visit the beach or local park
2. Go swimming
3. Go fishing or boating
4. Visit a local farmers market
5. Make a fort out of cardboard or blankets
6. Work in the garden
7. Plan a picnic in the park
8. Play in the sprinkler
9. Toss around water balloons
10. Blow bubbles
11. Play a game of soccer
12. Go on a nature walk
13. Have a sundae bar
14. Play touch football
15. Go camping in the backyard
16. Visit the local water park
17. Play mini golf
18. Go biking or hiking
19. Set up a lemonade stand
20. Volunteer
21. Build a sandcastle
22. Plan a scavenger hunt
23. Visit your local art gallery
24. Play Twister on the lawn
25. Build bird houses
26. Play in the pool
27. Play lawn bowling
28. Play badminton
29. Checkout a local festival
30. Have a movie night
31. Visit the water slides
32. Visit an amusement park
33. Go to the driving range
34. Cook a meal together
35. Plan a BBQ
36. Visit the zoo
37. Wash the cars
38. Have a fondue lunch
39. Take a class
40. Go horseback riding
41. Go day camping
42. Have a fire pit and roast hot dogs and marshmallows
43. Visit the next town over for a day
44. Attend an outdoor concert
45. Attend a local ball game
46. Make crafts
47. Make your own bubbles (1 cup distilled water, 2 tbsp dish soap, 1 tbsp glycerin)
48. Go to the flea market
49. Rest and relax
50. Read a few books
51. Take in a fireworks display
52. Have a tea party
53. Visit a national park
54. Take a free kids workshop at Home Depot
55. Have a game night
56. Paint the sidewalk with chalk paint
57. Find a local u-pick and pick fruit or vegetables
58. Have a family dance party
59. Stargaze
60. Do fun science experiments
61. Visit your local fish hatchery
62. Go to a movie matinee
63. Make homemade ice cream
64. Build a castle with Lego
65. Visit family and friends
66. Teach your child to skip stones
67. Plan a treasure hunt
68. Go bird watching
69. Checkout local garage sales
70. Fly a kite
71. Visit your local recreation center
72. Play Frisbee in the park
73. Pick wild flowers
74. Have a brown bag lunch on the patio
75. Plan a luau in the backyard

I hope you have an amazing summer full of lots of happy memories.  Remember to stay on budget and enjoy the simple things.

Have an amazing day,
Cynthia

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