Everyone needs a little fun in their life, and summer provides the perfect opportunity for families to make unique memories.
If you have been looking for family-friendly activities to do, we have you covered. From your backyard to a Bahamian beach, you can easily make these activities part of your warm weather adventure.
Fun Family Activities to Do at Home
Who says being stuck at home cannot be exciting? Try these five activities to make even bad weather days a blast:
- Picnic in your backyard. Even if your backyard is a tiny strip of land, you can turn it into a place to enjoy a delicious spread. Resist the temptation to only serve a few snacks or ordinary sandwiches. Instead, go all out by preparing lots of munchies and finger foods to enjoy.
- Host movie night at your house. Why go to the movies to get your film fix? Host a movie evening for your family and invite other families from the neighborhood or your friend group. Ask people to bring snacks and sleeping bags to sit on. The more, the merrier! Be sure to choose a movie ideal for all age groups.
- Perform science experiments. From dropping Mentos into soda bottles outside to making slime, simple science experiments can be an ideal way to enjoy the summer — and learn something, too!
- Sleep outside. When was the last time you fell asleep under the stars? All you need is a pop-up tent, blankets and pillows to hang out all night in your backyard. Of course, if you really find it tough to be truly outside, sleeping on your porch, deck or patio is totally acceptable!
- Make a mess of homemade ice cream. Been years since you indulged in ice cream made only from the most natural ingredients? Creating ice cream at home takes a little effort, but it is worth it. Try different flavors and toppings.
Fun Family Activities to Do on the Go
Heading to the beach, mountains or city? These five on-the-go fun things to do with the kids in the summer are exactly what you need to chill out this year:
- Re-discover the great outdoors. Never been camping in your life? No problem. Many campgrounds offer cabins and tent spaces to make getting back to nature for a few nights a breeze. Take along lots of bug spray and be ready to capture lots of exciting moments!
- Design a park scavenger hunt. Little kids love looking for items on a scavenger hunt. Ask all the members of your scavenger hunting party to find things like certain leaves, rocks, trees, etc.
- Explore a nearby hiking trail. Pennsylvania has a wealth of community and state parks featuring tons of trails. Rather than walking around your block yet again, take a morning or afternoon and hit the trail.
- Head to a petting zoo. Kids plus animals equals an amazingly awesome day with the family. Many petting zoos offer coupons and deals, too, particularly if you can gather a large group.
- Spend time at a farmer’s market. Farmer’s markets allow you to get a little closer to the freshest food you can find in your community. Plus, children get to see what food looks like before its served on a plate.
Get creative with your fun family activities this summer. Before you know it, fall will be here!
