Making Musical Instruments

Spend a summer day making musical instruments with the children it is lots of noisy fun.
Once everyone is equipped with their homemade instrument go on parade through your
neighborhood to show off you new marching b

Make a Wind Chime

The sound of a wind time in the summer breeze is very relaxing and making one can
occupy the children for an afternoon. The materials you will need are items that will
make a pretty sound when they rub against each other (sh

It?s a Circus

The idea of a circus can make a child?s eyes light up. If there isn?t one coming to your
town or city this summer help the kids put on one of their own. You can be the ring
master and invite over friends and family to watch the

Movie Day

Its summer time and you don?t want the kids cooped up in the house in front of the
television set. But a day here and there is not going to hurt and it could be a sanity saver
for you on a wet and cold day.

Make it a planned even

Become a Summer Tourist

There are many activities in or around your city that you probably know all the tourists
go to, but when was the last time you went? Just because you have been there many
times before along with your children doesn?t m

Scavenger Hunts

A scavenger hunt is a fun way to keep little hands busy. It can be pre-planned or spur of
the moment, either way it will still be great fun. This is a great activity for children of all
ages, for younger children make it simp

Join a Sports Team

Kids love to play with other kids. Joining a sports team will give them the opportunity to
play with other kids, learn the rules of a sport, and have some structured play time. All of
this while giving mom and dad a break.

Free Tours around your City

Tours of local attractions take place on a regular basis but you can organize your own
tour with just your kids or with a few other families in your neighborhood. You may be
surprised by what companies and organiza

Library Events

The library is a magical place to children, full of so many books, magazines, and movies
that they can take home to use and then bring back. But most libraries offer more to
children than just being able to take home books. A

Bowling

Kids love to bowl, being allowed to roll a ball to towards a target and knock it
down takes skill and is fun to do. You can take a trip to the local bowling
alley or try these variations of the game that can be played at home - inside