Most everyone loves the summer months, warm weather, more free time, longer days! But sometimes we run out of fun things to do with our summer days! Since I had so many of your ask for this, I have thrown together a list of FREE things to do during the summer! Most are kid friendly too if that applies to you! Have fun, friends!

Let the Fun Begin!

• Splash pad – Who doesn’t want to spend those hot days playing in the water?!
• Learn a new skill – With resources like YouTube, you can learn how to do just about anything!
• Have a garage sale – Not only is this free, but you might even make a little money from it as well! I know I could declutter my house this summer!
• Volunteer – What a perfect time of year to help out your community! Make it a family affair by getting the kids involved too! Anything from building with Habitat for Humanity to serving food at your local soup kitchen! Let’s get out there and love on people.
• Go to an outdoor concert – If your city is anything like mine, there are tons of free outdoor events going on in the summers! Check out your city’s website to find out!
• Write a book – Whether you want to try your hand at writing an actual book or just attempt to start journaling, writing can be so relaxing and centering!
• The local library – The library is a great resource for summer activities! Whether it might be the summer reading program or just other educational activities, they offer great things for adults and kids!
• Go to the park – Shameless plug here. (I work for the Parks & Rec Dept. haha) Go enjoy the fresh air! Walk some trails, play on the playground, have a picnic, check out the dog park! The possibilities are endless in the park!
• Start a garden – Have you always wanted a backyard garden? Why not try it this summer! Great exercise and fun!
• Clean out your closet – this has become one of my favorite activities! Not only do I purge a lot of things I don’t want anymore but I rediscover pieces I had forgotten about!

Keep the Fun Going!

• Host a movie night – There is nothing like all your favorite people cuddled up watching a movie! Heck, make it a movie marathon!
• Make the ultimate blanket fort – This is not just an activity for kids! You grab those blankets and get to building!
• Learn sign language – There are a ton of free resources out there to use!
• Write letters to all your friends and family – This I am 100% behind! You can find all my thoughts on this topic here!
• Research your family tree – I know there are services that you can pay for like ancestory.com and such, but you can do it the old fashion way to but checking out the library records and google!
• Go for a bike ride – And before you tell me you don’t own a bike, you can rent one for cheap in most towns now!
• Be a tourist in your own town – You get the idea, go to the museums, do the sightseeing, etc!
• Get artsy – grab whatever art supplies you have on hand and make something! No rules!
• Become a yogi – There is a ton of free flows on Youtube, that range from beginner to a crazy twist expert! Yeah, I am coining that term.
• Make the perfect playlist – There is nothing worse than needing a great playlist for a long drive and not having anything prepared!

Drop your favorites in the comments below!