Summer is in full swing, and the best way to make the most of your time in the sun is to get outside. This month, we’ve put together a list of healthy seasonal activities that are either completely free or low-cost. Read on to pick an activity for this weekend!
- Go for a hike at a local nature trail.
- Get involved in summer reading programs.
- Cook with family or friends or host a potluck.
- Have a picnic at a local park or in your yard.
- Camp out in your backyard.
- Visit galleries and museums – bonus if you bike, walk, jog or rollerblade there!
- Explore historical sites or a nearby town.
- Go geocaching or create your own scavenger hunt.
- Make homemade, healthy “nice” cream or fruit popsicles to enjoy on a hot afternoon.
- Visit national parks or a local nature center.
- Attend outdoor concerts, movies, festivals or “Music In the Park” events.
- Run through the sprinkler or make a backyard water park.
- Go for a bicycle ride or go rollerblading.
- Go for a swim or visit a local splash zone.
- Check out the moon in its cycle or stargaze.
- Attend a “Meet the Author Night” at a local bookstore.
- Visit your local library for an event.
- Check your local newspaper or community calendar for upcoming events.
- Look for volunteering opportunities.
- Visit a local farmers market.
- Walk with family or friends.
- Participate in a 5K.
- Have a cookout.
- Have a bonfire.
- Play outdoor lawn games or a board game or cards with family or friends outdoors.
“100 Free Summer Activities for Kids, Adults and Everyone In Between” Niccole Dieker, thepennyhoarder.com, April 8, 2019.