60 Days of Summer Fun is your simple solution to “Mom, I’m bored!” With 60 easy ideas, games, and printables, fun is at your fingertips. By the end of the summer, your kids are going to think you’re the most creative mom on the block! Before you get overwhelmed, no, you don’t have to do something every day in order for summer to be a win by back-to-school time. You can skip around for the summer fun activities you feel like each day.
There are activities for days you feel like getting some sun or playing in the water. We’ve got creative ways to start conversations and foster learning. And of course, because some of the best plans get canceled by mother nature, there are some great indoor activities, too. We’ve even thrown in ideas for road trips! We promise that by the end of summer, your family will have made some great memories and grown in love for one another!
1. Summer Bucket List
What’s on your family’s summer bucket list? Picnicking under the stars? Having a water balloon fight? Making homemade ice cream? To get started, gather everyone together and use our Summer Bucket List printable. Make one for the entire family or let each of your children fill in their own.
2. Water Games!
Summers are meant to be spent playing in and with water. This summer, cool off and play hard with these 5 water games for your kids.
3. The Best Summer Movies for Families
Who’s in for a new family tradition? These summer movies for kids are the perfect addition to your summer, especially on a hot or rainy day.
4. The Schedule that Saved Our Summer
We love summer vacation! The possibilities are endless, and our bucket lists are full. Unfortunately, operating without a summer schedule often leads to either overcommitting ourselves or spending so much time relaxing that we miss out on great opportunities or adventures
5. Indoor Activities for Kids
Don’t let bad weather ruin your day! Try these 12 indoor activities and create cheerful memories with your kids.
6. Road Trip Games for Summer
Before you let your kids plug into their electronics on your next road trip, think about going old school. We have three really cute printables for three awesome road trip games – Road Trip I Spy, Road Trip Bingo, and the Road Trip License Plate Game.
7. Water Scavenger Hunt
Restless kids are never fun. Don’t let their energy go to waste. Instead, send them exploring. Whether you’re at the beach or the lake, send your kids on an adventure to find these items.
8. Exploring Nature Talk
Nature is fascinating but easily overlooked. Exploring nature hands-on is the best way to experience it! You can discover it in your backyard, a park, a pond, or a beach.
9. Photos to Snap of Your Kids This Summer
Capture all the little moments by taking pictures of the kids to savor these long, sunny days.
10. Summer Kid Challenges
Summer challenges for kids can make the summer months fun and memorable. Here are 30 challenges for your kids and some free printables too.
11. Superstore Scavenger Hunt
Are you looking for something great to do with your family when the weather is bad? The Superstore Scavenger Hunt is a blast! Grab the family and head to the nearest superstore.
12. Watermelon Fun
Sure they’re delicious to eat, but they’re also ripe for fun. Try these sweet ideas for watermelon games and more!
13. Summer Talk
Spark some conversation this summer with our Summer Talk family conversation starters.
14. Movie Night Alternatives: Things to Do for Family Night In
Every mom knows about family movie night. It’s a classic for a reason. But sometimes, we need to take a detour from that familiar route.
15. Fun Tech-Free Ways for Kids to Spend an Hour
Let’s get our kids back in the habit of screen-free fun this summer. Here are 40 screen-free activities to challenge your kids for an hour each day.
16. Glowing Words Jar Cards
Most of our kids could use some encouragement to be kinder to each other. A great place to start that lesson is with our Glowing Words Jar Cards printable. This printable will help your children see that being nice to each other can be fun.
17. Explosive Experiments
There are tons of science experiments for kids to do at home. They are a great way to learn and have fun at the same time. Here are some explosive ones!
18. Modern-Day Treasure Hunting: Geocaching With Kids
From toddlers to teens, learn the basics of geocaching with kids. Plus, discover tips on making geocaching engaging for each age.
19. Ways to Savor Summer
Does summer feel stressful to you and you just don’t know how to slow down? iMOM has 10 Ways to Savor Summer – and it’s not a to-do list, it’s a “ta-da” list! These ideas will give you the chance to slow down with your kids and enjoy the summer.
20. Family Road Trip Activities
Road trips are a great opportunity to bond with your family! These fun road trip activities are an awesome way to start!
21. Reward Jar
Use our Reward Jar Coupons when you want to recognize your kids for a job well done, for doing more than expected, or for just being themselves. Just print them, cut them out, put them in a jar, and let your kids reach in to choose their coupon.
22. How to Make Paint
Here is how to make paint for kids that your creative children are sure to enjoy. Not only will your kiddos love to use the paint, they can even help make it!
23. Summer This or That Questions
If your kids are battling boredom, get them talking with our printable Summer This or That Questions. Be sure to chime in with your opinion!
24. Fun Backyard Games
We know your kids have probably played freeze tag, but what about dragon tag? Amoeba tag or clothes pin tag? Well, tag away this weekend with 15 backyard games.
25. City Scavenger Hunt
If a big city is one of your summer destinations, it can be hard to know how to keep the kids occupied. Sometimes you need a break from the museum tours! Try our printable City Scavenger Hunt. Just give the kids a pencil and tell them to watch out for potholes!
26. 3 for 1 Summer Ideas
3 for 1 summer fun is when you pack 3 special activities (they can be little activities) into 1 day. Here are some great 3 for 1 summer fun ideas to get you started!
27. 4th of J
uly Jokes
Independence Day is all about parades, fireworks, and red, white, and blue. But it’s also about spending time with your family and celebrating with laughter and smiles. So here are some 4th of July jokes for kids that will get everyone at your patriotic backyard cookout chuckling.
28. Founding Father Cards
Who knew that learning about the founding fathers could be so fun?! First, print out our seven founding fathers cards. Next, hide them around your house for a game of hide and seek with your children as the finders.
29. Art Activities For Little Ones
Toddler art projects come with a fair amount of mess. However, it’s worth the mess to see your little one bring such gusto to creating an original masterpiece.
30. USA Scavenger Hunt Game
History is fascinating and can be a lot of fun. Play our USA Scavenger Hunt Game and watch how easily your kids can learn about our country.
31. 4th of July Trivia Game
Do your kids know the true meaning of July fourth? If not, this trivia game will help unify your family by increasing everyone’s knowledge about our country’s freedom. Test your kids’ knowledge today!
32. Community Service Ideas for Kids, Tweens and Teens
There are so many benefits when kids do community service. But volunteer ideas for all agers aren’t always easy to find. Here are ideas for kids, tweens and teens to earn some service hours or just make the world a better place.
33. Ideas for Family Fun Night
Do you ever find yourself running out of ideas for fun family activities? Here is 20 ideas for your future family nights.
34. Staycation Ideas for Your Summer
Thankfully, with a little creativity – and help from iMOM! – I can come up with fun things we can do without leaving home. See what you think of these 10 super staycation ideas.
35. Fun Family Games
Try these two fun family games for your next night at home. No prep, no game board, no pieces, but guaranteed laughs for everyone!
36. Fun Things to Do With Teenagers
Don’t let boredom get the best of your teen this summer! Here are plenty of fun activities they’ll love doing with friends or you.
37. Fun Summer Activities for Under $10
If your kids will hang out at home most of the summer, with or without you, it’s nice to have a few go-to ideas. Here are 5 ways to have summer fun under $10!
38. Playing Talk
What is your child’s favorite board game? What would they never get tired of playing? You can find out the answers to those questions and more using our fun Playing Talk Family Conversation Starters.
39. A Fun Way to Bond With Your Kids at Bedtime
Pajamas are on, teeth are brushed, and nighttime prayers, recited. But there’s still time left before lights out. How your children spend bedtime can have an impact—a positive one, if they spend it with you.
40. Camping Game Ideas
Need some new ideas for family time around the campfire? Here are 7 camping activities that will not only add some creativity but hopefully some laughs.
41. Fun Summer Activities for Kids to Get Creative
Getting creative is good for brain development, but it’s also just fun! Let’s get those imaginations soaring!”
42. Physical Activities for Summer
Turn summer into an adventure! These 10 physical activities guarantee fun, laughter, and amazing memories for your kids.
43. Things to Do on Summer Nights
Don’t let the fun end when the sun goes down! iMOM has 10 fantastic summer night activities for making memories with your children.”
44. Wacky Weekend Ideas!
These wacky weekend ideas will make your family’s chores fun, your family’s dinner funny, and your Saturday super memorable.
45. Things to Do This Summer Printable
Summer is awesome… until you run out of things to do. We have a cute printable list of things to do this summer that will keep a smile on your kids’ faces as well as your own.
46. Family Car Games
Ready to make the time in the car one of the best parts of your family’s vacation? These 15 car games for kids help your family do just that!
47. Theme Lunch Ideas
When you’re home all day with the kids, the days can become dull and the kids can become restless. Meal time is a great mid-day reset where everyone can come together, get re-energized, and even have an adventure!
48. Alternatives to Screen Time
Worried about screen overload? Discover 19 engaging alternatives to keep your kids entertained and active.
49. Weekend Family Activities
Ensure endless weekend fun with these 101 activities designed for memorable family moments.
50. Family Tree Printable
Do you know you have a family tree? Family trees are interesting and fun and always growing. Once you make the tree, you will be able to remember how everyone is related. So what does your family tree look like?
51. Indoor Camping Ideas
Stay cool and have fun! iMOM’s indoor camping tips are ideal for those days when you can’t escape the heat or rain.”
52. Epic Ideas for Your Teen’s Best Summer Ever
See how many of these 10 summer activities for teens you and your kid can check off for the best summer ever.
53. Zoo Scavenger Hunt
Next time you take your little one to the zoo, bring iMOM’s zoo scavenger hunt to add a fun activity to an already exciting day.
54. Simple Pretend Play Ideas to Keep Your Kid Busy
Crank up the pretend play in your home with these 37 ideas to keep your child busy, happy, and learning! You’ll even have fun, too, Mom.
55. Out-of-the-Box Summer Fun Activities
Summer is a great time to tackle goals, learn a new skill, or pursue a favorite interest. Use these summer fun activities to get your wheels spinning on how to fill those sunny days.
56. I’m Bored Jar
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. And when the days get monotonous, Mom gets creative! That’s why I love our I’m Bored Jar ideas. They’re the perfect response when your children say, “I’m bored!”
57. Silly Summer Activities
Keep boredom at bay with iMOM’s list of entertaining and silly summer activities. Your kids will love them!”
58. Outdoor Fun
These 10 ideas for outdoor fun are great for kids of all ages. They’re also perfect for getting your children thinking about other activities they’d like to do this summer. So post the list and add to it as the warm weather inspires even more outdoor activities for kids.
59. Fun STEM Activities Your Young Scientist Will Love
Your whole family will love doing these. So, pick one of these 15 fun STEM activities for kids to turn your home into a learning lab. (No special degree or gear required!)
60. 300 Awesome Riddles for Kids
If you think you’ve heard them all, just wait—because we’ve got enough riddles for kids to keep your family stumped for hours.
Bonus: Back to School Party Ideas for a Family Celebration
It’s time to throw a back to school party for your kids, and we have back to school party ideas to make your celebration a blast! We’re not talking a big bash here, just a family gathering where you can launch your children into the new school year with a lot of love and support.
For fun activities to do with teens, check out our fathering site, All Pro Dad.
Still looking for ideas for how to make summer more fun and less stressful? Check out the iMOM Podcast episode, “Summer Break(down).”
