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36 Fun Family Summer Activities Free Printable

Can you believe that the summer is upon us already? It has been quite the interesting year so far but that shouldn’t stop us from having some good clean fun! Check out this full list of Fun Family Summer Activities that will keep everyone busy!

Here are 36 Fun Low Cost Family Activities to do in the summer!

HAVE A WATER BALLOON FIGHT

CATCH FIREFLIES

DRINK LEMONADE ON THE PORCH –> Here is the perfect recipe!

HAVE AN OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT

If you are wondering what to watch here are 100+ Disney Plus Feel Good Movies for you to choose from!

MAKE A SUNCATCHER

HAVE A PUPPET SHOW

PLAY WITH A FRISBEE 

MAKE ICE CREAM SUNDAES WITH TOPPINGS

Yes please!

RUN THROUGH THE SPRINKLERS

DO BACKYARD OLYMPICS

HAVE A BONFIRE WITH S’MORES

STARGAZE

FLY A KITE

HAVE A HULA HOOP CONTEST

Have I ever told you guys how bad I am at hula hooping? LOL

MAKE A TIME CAPSULE

PLAY IN A KIDDIE POOL

HAVE A BACKYARD PICNIC

I recently went shopping for some picnic items because I realized that my family is going to need leave the house a LOT this summer. I was able to secure some chairs, a blanket, a cute basket and even a canopy for under $100. You don’t even need all that stuff, but it’s such a nice change to eat outside sometimes.

BLOW BUBBLES

MAKE TIE-DYE SHIRTS

PLANT FLOWERS

WATCH THE CLOUDS –> On the perfect day, this is SUCH a relaxing activity!

MAKE ROOTBEER FLOATS

MAKE HOMEMADE PIZZAS

I’ve got an awesome homemade thin crust pizza recipe for you here. The best part is that everyone can choose their toppings and be happy!

PLAY HIDE AND SEEK

HAVE A SLUMBER PARTY

HAVE PJ’S & MOVIE DAY 

HAVE A SCAVENGER HUNT

BAKE COOKIES FOR A NEIGHBOR

MAKE HOMEMADE POPSICLES

Here are some easy fruit filled popsicle recipes that anyone can do!

EAT WATERMELON

HAVE A FAMILY GAME NIGHT

MAKE A BIRD FEEDER

MAKE SLIME

Making slime is insanely easy to do! Cleaning it up? Not so much. I recommend doing this one outside and no where near your carpets! 😉

PLAY FLASHLIGHT TAG

CAMP IN THE BACKYARD

PAINT ROCKS

Here is the free checklist you can use to get as many activities done all summer as possible!

Which one of these family summer activities are you looking forward to the most?

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