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50 Family activities for summer-time

by iced jamb

Schools in Utah are getting close to letting out for the summer and it’s time to start making plans for what you want to do this year. Avoid summer boredom by planning ahead. You’ll find that having fun doesn’t always need to cost money and there are several places and events available in Utah for your family. You might try having each member of the family write down and prioritize their ideas from this list and others they think of.

  1. Picnic and outdoor games at a local park
  2. Hiking, hot dogs and smores up the canyon
  3. Swimming at a local pool
  4. Create art with sidewalk chalk with the sidewalk as a canvas
  5. Water fun with a kiddie pool/sprinklers
  6. Attend Kids Workshops at Home Depot to build fun projects out of wood
  7. Library story time (some have special summer programs)
  8. Dollar movie, kids can have fun watching a movie on the big screen
  9. Get the hose, water guns and water balloons for an all-out water fight (set some ground rules first)
  10. Play outdoor games such as Bocce Ball, Jarts and Latter Ball
  11. Start a book club in your family by reading a book the whole family can enjoy
  12. Utah is home to 3 fun jump places, including Kangaroo Zoo, Jump on It, and Jumpin Jacks
  13. Farmers markets are popular in Utah and a great place to get unique crafts and good home-grown food
  14. Explore ocean life with your family at an aquarium in Utah, such as the the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy
  15. Yard sales are a good place to deals. Look in your local newspaper or on Craigslist for postings
  16. Take the family bowling, there are several bowling alleys in the Salt Lake City area
  17. Visit Utah’s Hogle Zoo and enjoy seeing all the animals
  18. If your kids are into sports, attend their events or play sports as a family
  19. Local plays or concerts are great entertainment for families
  20. Feed the ducks at a local pond or park
  21. Set up a scavenger hunt in your yard or neighborhood
  22. Play night games outdoors such as hide and seek or kick the can
  23. Lay under the stars and look for different constellations
  24. Visit a botanical garden to marvel at beautiful flowers
  25. Take the family window shopping along a main street to get out for a stroll
  26. Host a neighboorhood potluck block party to get to know your neighbors
  27. Get your kids into a summer reading program through your local library or school
  28. Go on a family bike ride up a paved trail
  29. Visit Thanksgiving Point for one of their summer events
  30. Get a variety of bubbles and wands and have a bubble blowing contest
  31. Build sandcastles in sand at a local park or home sandbox
  32. Set up a slip and slide in your yard or park for fun on a hot day
  33. Have a lemonade or sweet treats stand (make it more about having fun than the money)
  34. Enroll your kids in swimming lessons or teach them yourself
  35. Have a neighboorhood car wash
  36. Help the kids come up with a good cause and have a fundraiser
  37. Have a family talent show and help kids show their creative side
  38. Reorganize or redecorate your kids room for fun
  39. Make frozen treats together
  40. Have a barbeque and outdoor games
  41. Create fun summer-themed crafts with the kids
  42. Plant flower or care for a garden together
  43. Go for a nature walk and really listen to the birds and notice flowers and trees
  44. Visit a local museum for a more educational activity
  45. Take the family out for ice cream and let each choose their favorite scoop
  46. Have a family board game night with some yummy appetizers
  47. Go camping in tents in the backyard
  48. Plan a simple olympic games with the kids, involving obstacle courses and other challenging activites
  49. Ride a local tram, train or bus just to give kids the experience
  50. Give the kids props and costumes to put on a play for family and friends

Sources: Activites- My own ideas and from Family Education.

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