75 Family Summer Activities You and the Kids Can Do at Home or Outdoors
These fun (and free!) ideas will make boredom a thing of the past.

Sometimes the promise of summer vacation can be so exciting that you forget to make specific plans altogether. Just the idea of having three whole months of family time filled with summer recipes and outdoor activities can be enough to make you think that you don’t need specific family summer activities on the calendar. But making sure to have at least one outing per week planned can be a great way to keep the entire family entertained, active, and most importantly, bonded. Plus, it'll avoid the dreaded, "I'm bored!" exclamation being heard throughout the house by week five or six of summer vacation. Whether your family is more into physical activities or they’d prefer to do a craft outdoors, finding fun activities for the summertime doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive.
There are countless family games, outings, and activities for both kids and adults that will keep everyone entertained and happy. Just remember — when in doubt, go outside, get some fresh air, and go for a walk with the whole group. But if that’s not an option, or you’re looking for something more involved, here are 75 summer activity ideas for your family this summer.
Elizabeth Berry (she/her) is the Updates Editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute where she optimizes lifestyle content across verticals. Prior to this role, she was an Editorial Assistant for Woman’s Day where she covered everything from gift guides to recipes. She also has experience fact checking commerce articles and holds a B.A. in English and Italian Studies from Connecticut College.
Olivia Muenter is a freelance writer and former fashion and beauty editor who writes about fashion, beauty, lifestyle, relationships, travel, home decor, and more for Woman's Day and beyond. Her work has appeared in Bustle, Refinery 29, Glamour, Byrdie, Apartment Therapy, Philadelphia Magazine, and more. When she's not reading (or talking about reading on Bad on Paper, the bookish podcast she co-hosts), you can find Olivia working on her first novel, curating the perfect playlist, or shopping online.

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