Activities
Homemade Show-and-Tell Theater for Summer Photos
Here’s a new way to showcase your summer vacation photos: A mini theater made from cardboard with real sliding photos!
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Visit your Local Police Precinct(s)
Still out of school and looking for activities? Instead of visiting your local firehouse visit your local police station.
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Grow Butterflies
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer by raising your own butterflies at home. The kids will love it.
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Go to the County Fair
What makes you think of summer? The local County Fair is definitely one of the things for us. We hope these photos inspire you to visit yours!
Crafts
Sea Shell Mosaics
Create a pretty mosaic to remember a fun vacation at the beach! It’s simple and keeps kids of all ages busy for hours.
Holidays
4th of July Craft: Tie Dye Tees
Whether celebrating independence day or not, tie dye tees are a kid favorite and an awesome activity during the warm weather.
Crafts
Make some Glow Rocks
Now that summer is here, you’re headed to the beach or the lake, right? Have the kids pick-up some rocks and turn them into glow-in-the-dark fun.
Holidays
Make your own Fourth of July Confetti Popper Rockets!
Have you always secretly wanted to blow up your house with fireworks? Here’s your chance with these 100% safe confetti popper rockets. It’s fun for kids and you’ll never have to worry about anything catching on fire!
Holidays
Fourth of July Craft: Sidewalk Chalk Stars
Fourth of July & summer mean outdoor fun. These sidewalk chalk stars are not only cuter than anything you’ll find in a store, but economical and easy to make.
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Go Play in Dirt, because Nature Rocks
Get outside and discover nature. A new online tool helps you narrow it down to activities that are age appropriate and in your own area.
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Visit an Antiques Fair to Find Dress Up Clothes
You can score some great vintage finds for your kids’ dress-up closet all whilst enjoying the eye candy at a great antiques fair.
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Party at a Local Int’l Festival
With the warmer weather consider attending international festivals to introduce your children to the music, dance, games and FOOD of different cultures.
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Organize your Art Supplies
Do craft and art supplies need to be hidden? We think not! Look further for inspiration.
Crafts
Unwrap and Get Crafty
We’re keeping our eyes open for activities to keep little hands busy. We’re big fans of pre-packaged DIY kits that make it easy to get crafty.
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Visit the Circus
Spring and Autumn are the perfect seasons to visit the circus. It’s not too hot or too cold. We’ve discovered a gem of one, the UniverSoul Circus.
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Visit the Baby Animals at the Zoo
Welcome Spring! As the weather warms up don’t forget your friends at the zoo and perhaps some new family members have joined as well.
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Teach Your Kids How to Make French Toast
We found an instructional video of the most adorable young chef demonstrating his technique for making Challah French Toast. Perfect for the weekend.
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Take a Factory Tour for Kids
We found some great manufacturers of cool that give factory tours. Have you been on one? Can you add to our list?
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Visit a Unique Museum with your Kids
We have a list of some of the most interesting, offbeat and unusual museums to visit with your kids. Know of one not on our list? Do tell.
Crafts
Burning Daylight: Paper Bead Necklaces
A step-by-step guide (with pictures!) on how you and your (older) kids can make your very own paper bead necklaces!