Visit a new local playground

Explore a splash pad or water playground

Pack a picnic and head to a shady park

Try an obstacle course at a public park

Go on a nature scavenger hunt

Fly kites at an open field

Watch clouds and guess their shapes

Bring scooters or bikes to a greenway

Set up a DIY backyard camping day

Try a sunrise or sunset walk with the family

Attend a library storytime

Join a summer reading program

Trade books at a little free library

Do a “read under a tree” day

Join a library-hosted craft or journaling class

Make painted rock art for the garden

Create homemade picture frames

Join a free arts & crafts workshop 

Have a sidewalk chalk drawing contest

Craft with recyclable household items

Visit a local farmer’s market

Try a “fruit of the week” tasting

Go berry picking at a nearby farm

Pack a colorful picnic lunch together

Make homemade trail mix or popsicles

Attend an outdoor movie night in the park

Host a family movie night with homemade popcorn

See a free community puppet or magic show

Watch a local youth sports game

Go to an early evening live music event

Attend a neighborhood block party

Dance at a summer street fair

Explore food stalls with sampler bites

Try face painting or henna at a fair

Take silly selfies at a community photo booth

Do indoor crafts like scrapbooking or coloring

Explore a virtual museum or zoo online

Try beginner kid-friendly yoga or movement videos

Bake a new treat and host a “kitchen party”

Play board games by candlelight during a stormy day