8 Simple, Fun, and Cost-Saving Activities

School is out and summer is here! There are many affordable and fun summer activities that often get overlooked such as playing football or having a simple picnic outside. Simple and inexpensive activities are right under your nose and you can easily keep your children entertained this summer! Here is a list of 8 simple, fun, and cost-saving activities the whole family can do together.

1. See free or cheap kids’ movies. There are plenty of movie theaters that show free or cheap kids’ films during weekday mornings. In addition, many cities or towns have outdoor film festivals. If there isn’t a close theater, don’t sweat it. Going to the library to get movies for the kids to watch will work just as good!

2. Go to a concert in the park. Many cities or towns have free concerts in the park during the summer. Take your children out to enjoy these free concerts and to mingle with the other little ones in the community! 

3. Play board games or card games. Traditional board games and card games is a great way to have fun with the family. Take out the old board games you’ve stuffed in the back of the closet and have a go at it with your family.


4. Let the kids help you cook. Planning on cooking a simple spaghetti meal or baking your favorite batch of chocolate chip cookies? Let your children help you cook! This is a great and simple way to let your kids experience something new and to have fun. Psst – it also means less cooking for you! 

5. Share a hobby or craft. If you have a hobby like knitting or collecting coins, summer is the perfect time to teach your children. They’ll have tons of fun learning your hobby, researching and making crafts together with you. 

6. Explore your local library. Take your children to the library. The library is like a vast jungle of mysteries yet to be discovered by your children. Books are free to borrow and most libraries have summer reading programs that your children can indulge in!

7. Visit your town’s free attractions. Scope out free and less popular museums around town and take your children to them. These attractions may seem cheesy to you, but to your children they will be like magic. 

8. Camp out in the backyard. Pull out a tent and set it up in the backyard. It’s free and there can even be sleepover parties with the neighborhood kids. This is a great way to experience the outdoors without actually putting too much effort!

These 8 simple, fun, and cost-savings activities can be done by anyone! Have fun and make memories with your children this summer!