Free Activities You Need to Put on Your Family's Summer Bucket List — Yes, We Said "Free"
As if trying to come up with enough exciting things for your family to do all Summer isn't enough, trying not to spend an arm and a leg on the season's activities is a whole other thing. Although rounds of mini-golf and stopping the ice cream truck are classic Summer must-dos, your wallet will definitely thank you for opting to do something that costs virtually nothing — or actually nothing.
Sure, some of these activities require you to have a few supplies on hand (such as grocery items or outdoor playthings) or to travel somewhere (like a beach) that may not be free in your area, but for the most part, these plans won't cost you anything but time with your kids — and that's the way we like it.
How many will your family cross off this Summer?
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Look for shapes in the clouds.
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Swing at the park until you're out of breath with giggles.
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Run through sprinklers.
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Eat too many Popsicles.
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Make wishes on dandelions.
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Go across the lawn on a Slip 'N Slide for hours.
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Take pictures of the prettiest flowers in the neighborhood.
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Collect seashells.
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Go on a nature walk.
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Blow bubbles.
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Have a water fight in the backyard.
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Watch a sunset.
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Have a picnic.
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Fly a kite.
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Have an outdoor dodgeball tournament.
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Camp in the backyard.
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Eat watermelon slices that look like smiles.
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Catch fireflies in a jar.
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Have an outdoor family game night.
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Roast marshmallows over a real fire and make s'mores.
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Make sidewalk chalk masterpieces.
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Have an outdoor photo shoot.
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Make ice cream in a bag.
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Wash cars in the driveway.
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Have an underwater tea party in the pool.
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Read a book series.
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Ride your bike from sunrise to sunset.
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Stargaze.
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Have a hula hoop contest.
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Build a sand castle.
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Ride scooters.
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Play tag with all of the neighborhood kids.
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Play Marco Polo while swimming.
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Play in the rain.
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