Hit “pause” on summer with our list of family-friendly activities that will have you soaking up every ounce of summer fun! This bucket list is an invitation to make the most out of your summer and create core memories that inspire creativity, curiosity, and imagination! From nature-inspired projects to creative fun for the whole family, our summer ideas will be your go-to guide for making summer feel magical, meaningful, and memorable!
Slow Down Summer
Summer Activities That Invite Kids to Wonder, Explore & Create!
- Make homemade ice cream
- Go on a bike ride
- Play a board game
- Have a weekly “Summer Family Movie Night”
- Catch fireflies
- Learn a new hobby or skill
- Plant a garden
- Read in a hammock
- Have a picnic
- Camp out in your backyard
- Go stargazing
- Make s’mores
- Go berry picking
- Collect seashells
- Explore a new place
- Go to a ball game
- Work together to solve a jigsaw puzzle
- Visit a National Park
- Check your local theaters’ schedules for a summer movie program, concerts, or plays for children
- Make an art project or scrapbook as a keepsake to remember all your summer adventures!
How do you slow down summer? Share your favorite activities and traditions in the comments below, or tag us @orchardandhiveco so we can keep growing this list together!
📌 PIN TO PLAN YOUR PERFECT SLOW SUMMER
