July 30, 2015
Summer Time Family Fun in the Sun #KinderMom
We are halfway through the summer (hard to believe right?!) and our family has been taking full advantage of this warm weather from swimming, to movies, to the Pan Am Games – Ontario has so much to offer for family fun and Kinder treats have been with us each time.
But sometimes, we just need to unwind and have some downtime to help us focus as a family. There are so many fun (and free) things you can do in your own community. Here are my top places and activities to do in the summer for free:
- Splash Pads: these provide hours of endless fun for children and help to cool them down on hot days.
- Family Movie Nights: we like to set up blankets and pillows in front of the television (our ‘campout’) and put on an oldie but goodie movie to enjoy at night. Throw some popcorn and Kinder eggs and it is a win win!
- Hiking: while the weather has been far too hot to actively be hiking the trails, find a hiking trail in your community and get out there. Supply your children with a mission to complete (finding a certain amount of birds,etc..) and have fun. You can combine exercise and education in this one.
- Picnics at the park: I am a huge fan of picnics. You don’t even have to go far just pack up a small bag of food and get outdoors. You can even eat in the front yard and the kids will have so much fun with the change-up of routine.
- The library: there are so many activities provided at the library over the summer from movie days, to bingo and animal days. Take advantage of these free activities as your children will learn, have fun and meet new friends.
- Fishing: while I am not a huge fan of removing the fish or attaching a worm (seriously gross), my kids can spend hours at the lake fishing!
Where ever you go this summer, make sure to pack lots of water (a must) and a special little Kinder egg treat for your kids!
What are your favourite summer time activities to do with your kids?
Disclosure: I am a KinderMom and receive perks associated with this affiliation. All opinions expressed are my own.
We do many of the things you list above as well as going for walks to clean the ditches of garbage (and make a few dollars collecting beer bottles!) and heading to our local thrift shop to volunteer.
Thanks for the reminder that there are so many things that you can do as a family that doesn’t cost any money.
Besos Sarah.
Sounds like fun activities. I especially love the fishing part. I’ve never done it, so I’m sure this would be a great way to bond with the kids!