What really puts the “fun” in these ideas is parent participation. Work-at-home parents need plenty of everyday summer activities to keep kids busy while they work, often in addition to summer child care. But you know what they say about all work and no play. And kids start to get a little stir crazy after finding their own fun for too long. At all these events you can end up spending money, but you don’t have to. Festivals, in particular, have a lot of opportunities to drop some cash, but many also have a lot of free activities and giveaways for kids. Go to the websites of attractions in your area and search using the keyword “free” and see what comes up. Make a list of what’s free and when in your area and put the dates on your calendar so you don’t forget. As kids get older, they can ride their own bikes, but it takes a while before they can cover long distances and safely navigate roads. Biking with your kids gives you the opportunity to teach them safe biking safety rules for the day when they’ll bike without you.
A Word From Verywell
Free fun is everywhere during the summer. These are just a small sample of things you can do. There are many more, so start exploring and have a wonderful break with your kids.
