Summer is in full-swing so a bit of affordable (or free!) entertainment is in order! To help bust summer boredom, here's a list of some of some favorite Fun, Cheap, and even FREE summer activities for kids!

If you're looking for something “out-of-the-box” to do to entertain your kids… this list is for you!

• Go for a nature walk
• Set up an obstacle course
• Visit the fire station
• Make microwave s'mores
• Visit the library
• Scavenger hunt
• Visit an aquarium
• Pool day
• Visit a local farm
• Go hiking
• Make a DIY craft
• Finger paint with pudding 

We all want to have a list of summer activities in our arsenal that we can just say “go …” and know that the kids can handle it with zero supervision. This is that list!

• Build with Legos
• Make marshmallow and toothpick houses
• Play hide and seek
• Make paper airplanes – Have a contest to see whose flies the farthest
• Jump on the trampoline – Here is a list of 50 ideas to do on a trampoline this summer!
• Write a story
• Stack cups game
• Watch learn-to-draw videos
• Play Simon Says
• Have a staring contest
• Play Would You Rather
• Hula hoop
• Play hopscotch
• Blow bubbles (Set up a bubble refill station for hours of fun – with less mess!)
• Put on a fashion show
• DIY Tic-Tac-Toe

This is an awesome list of ideas that you can give to kids when they're complaining about who knows what… if none of these summer activities float their boat, you can always hand them a broom, mop, or vacuum and set them to work. ?

• Walk a neighbor's dog
• Make a blanket fort
• Do a puzzle 
• Make paper bag puppets
• Get creative with duct tape arts and crafts
• Watch a how-to YouTube video
• Visit a friend
• Sidewalk chalk art
• Water activities in the backyard
• Play a card game
• YouTube karaoke
• Write letters to family
• Jump rope games
• Dance party
• Play an instrument
• Make fruity popsicles 

Some of these fun summer activities might need a little more parent involvement, but the kids will still love every minute of these once you get them set up!

• Go mini golfing
• Ride a train
• Go on a bike ride
• Make homemade ice cream
• Freeze toys in water
• Build a cardboard box castle
• Head to the park
• Put on a skit
• Water balloon fight
• Have a picnic 
• Pillow fight
• Play charades
• Homemade playdough
• Shaving cream table art
• Paint rocks
• Create sock puppets

If you're looking for ideas that you can schedule on the calendar and plan out in advance, these are some  favorite summer activities that everyone in the family can enjoy together.

• Go to the dollar theatre
• Try out geocaching
• Enjoy a beach or lake day
• Plan a day trip
• Visit the zoo
• Go fishing or camping
• Check out a state or county fair
• Have a family movie night
• Host a BBQ
• Volunteer in the community
• Go to a sports event
• Host a talent show
• Bake cookies