Summer Activities for Kids and Preschoolers. Summer is almost here and you are likely looking for summeractivities for kids that are affordable and will not break the bank. Far too often we over look the simpler things that children find entertaining. I have a list of over 8. All of these activities are perfect for the entire family and can be done with just one child or a larger family of children. Flash-Game/The_Great_Indian_Arranged_Marriage.jpg' alt='Watch Playdate Online Facebook' title='Watch Playdate Online Facebook' />These ideas are also perfect if you want to pull in a group of friends to join in on the fun There is a list of places to go, things you can make and places to play. Ready, set, go Go Go to the library once a week. Check out books, join story time, see if there is a reading club you can participate in. Its never easy being a mom trying to juggle a fulltime job with a family life. Read on for tips on how you can reach an ideal worklife balance. Little green android guy with an ear horn or a glass against the wall or looking over your shoulder as you watch TVGo camping. Front yard, back yard, in the living room, or make it a weekend trip in another town. Go to your local recreation center in your city and see what activities or classes they offer for super cheap Go to the park. Hello, that is hours of free entertainment. Purple1/v4/f1/ff/09/f1ff09a3-c329-3173-830e-8c528ad6e3c1/screen1136x1136.jpeg' alt='Watch Playdate Online Facebook' title='Watch Playdate Online Facebook' />And at my favorite park, they have trails that we all love to walk after playing at the playground. Going on a road trip Check out these road trip free printables for little ones. Go on a worm hunt. Go fishing. Go on a factoryplant tour. Go to Vacation Bible School VBS. Go to your local home supply store or craft store and see if they are offering any free childrens clinics this summer. Go walk at the mall. Go to the lake  swim or fish. Go to the local sno cone stand. WENATCHEE Chelan County Emergency Management is facing criticism after an employee posted to its Facebook page Monday morning a meme showing an SUV running over. Mass Audubon offers a wide variety of programs. Whether youre new to nature or an outdoors aficionado, theres something for everyone. Member benefits include. Make Make your own kite. Here are 2. 7 different kites you can make. Make things out of cardboard. Check out this awesome idea filled post on  cardboard creativity 1. Then, hop over and check out Tip Junkies list of  3. Make your own slime using this recipe, which glows in the darkMake homemade play dough. Make goop. Make SMores go traditional or make these Owl SMores. So cute Make homemade marshmallows. Make soap on a rope. Make these bird treats and hang them in a tree near a window so you can watch the birds enjoy. Make bathtub puff paint. Bake these. Mommy Cookiestogether. Make this cherry cake recipe together. Make an obsticle course or hold an olympics  in your backyard. So fun You can make first place, second place, third place ribbons using construction paper and yarn. Make a sensory tub. Great for toddlers and preschoolers. Make a time capsule. Make homemade ice cream. Here is a list of tips as well as five recipes you can make Make homemade bubbles. Make  liquid sidewalk chalk and then have a creativity contest. Make a pet rock. Make homemade finger paint. Make your own felt play mat. Make a busy tray. Super smart and practical. Re purpose broken crayons into your favorite mold shape and print some free color sheets. Make a lemonade stand. Make homemade pizza together. Here is a list of ways to make pizza un boring. Make your own board game. Make sock puppets and have a sock puppet play. Watch One Eyed Girl Online Hollywoodreporter. Make finger puppets. Here is a free download. Make your own stick horse. Make homemade popsicle. Here is a great list ofpopsicle recipes. Make something origami. Here is a site with a bunch of kid friendly origami ideas. Make an assortment of muffins together. Here are 2. 8 muffin recipes you can indulge in. For your little toddler guys who want to be crafty, make ice paint. Pretty cool. Play Do Skip rocks. Simple, free, fun, lost art. Have  a bike parade. Have a day of watching movies. Utilize services like Net. Flix or Redbox. You can even check them out for free at your local library. Fly a kite. Have a family board game party or game night. Feed the ducks. My children LOVE doing this Shop garage sales. You can find board games, movies, etc for cheap, cheap Have a picnic at the park, in your living room, or in your front yard. Go for a Sunday Drive any day of the week. Visit the nearest beach. Have a yard sale. Have your children help and learn the value of a dollar. Have a bon fire and roast marshmallows. Play in the water sprinkler, slip and slide, kiddy pool, water balloonsWelcome the troops at the airport. I have been wanting to take the kids to do this for a long, long time. Play I Spy. Look into summer camps in your area. If you live in the DFW area North Texas here is a great 2. Host your own summer camp. Here is an  e book with practical ideas and suggestions for surviving the summer. Play frisbee. Volunteer some where as a family. Invent a new recipe together. Catch lightning bugs. Have a scavenger hunt. Play  Mad Libs and share your stories. So fun If you do not have a Mad Libs book, here is an online knock off. Play kickball. Play dodgeball. Play tug of war. Put a puzzle together as a family. Play hide and go seek in the dark. Call local theatres and see if they offer free showings of kiddy movies in the summer. Some do I promise. Build a clubhouse or a fort. Plant something. Become pen pals with someone. Start reading a classic as a family read 2. Huck Finn, Little Women, etc. Put on a magic show. Click the link for five easy and fun tricks your kids can do. Play dress up. My boys love to play in old Halloween costumes. What is your favorite summer activities for kids More Activities for Kids 2. Road Trip Activities for Kids of all Ages 1. Lemonade Stands You Can Make Homemade Bubble Recipe Make Paper Flowers.