As the sun’s warm rays grow stronger each day and the scent of blooming flowers fills the air, I can’t help but feel excited about the approaching summer. Even though the weather in Colorado can be unpredictable, I am determined to make the most of it and create unforgettable memories with my energetic and curious 3-year-old kids.

With their short attention span and endless energy, keeping them entertained can be a challenge. But I am up for the task and have been tirelessly searching for ways to satisfy their inquisitive minds and active bodies. I want to make sure they are having fun and staying engaged while I take care of other responsibilities around the house.

This year, I am taking it up a notch and have created a summer bucket list filled with over 60 thrilling activities for kids and toddlers. To help us keep track of everything we plan to do, I even designed a free printable that we can use to document our progress. I am determined to make this a summer that we will all cherish for years to come.

In this blog post, I am excited to share with you some of the most exciting and engaging summer activities for kids and toddlers that I have found. From outdoor adventures to indoor crafts and games, there is something for everyone on this list. I guarantee that these activities will keep your little ones happy, busy, and entertained all summer long.

Outside Activities for the Summer

• Play games outside
• Get ice cream
• Fly a kite at the park
• Build an obstacle course in the backyard
• Have a cookout
• Have a family picnic
• Spend the day at the pool
• Water balloon fight
• Go to a flea market
• Go fishing
• Build a slip ‘n slide
• Go to the beach
• Go to a state or county fair
• Play hopscotch
• Play miniature golf
• Go bowling
• Blow bubbles

Family Fun Activities for the Summer

• Go to the zoo
• Go on a hike
• Go on a bike ride
• Go on a road trip to a nearby city
• Visit a children’s museum
• Go to the amusement park
• Have fun at a water park
• Go to the botanic gardens
• Go to a sports event
• Scavenger hunt
• Ride a train
• Visit the aquarium

Helpful and Fun Summer Activities

• Volunteer together
• Wash the car
• Work on house projects
• Help a neighbor
• Donate toys
• Bake cookies for your neighbors
• Create a chore chart for the whole family to do during the summer

Fun Activities to do on Summer Nights

• Go stargazing
• Have a bonfire
• Camp in the backyard
• Watch an outdoor movie or concert
• Make smores
• Tell stories around a campfire
• Play glow in the dark games
• Catch fireflies
• Flashlight storytime
• See fireworks

Creative Activities To Do In The Summer

• Collect rocks and paint them
• Make summer crafts together
• Create paper plate crafts
• Make homemade playdough
• Decorate your sidewalk with chalk
• Do a family photoshoot
• Play with clay
• Make kinetic sand
• Make ice cream cone crafts
• Paint with water guns

Fun Indoor Activities for the Summer

• Bake cookies
• Bake pizzas together
• Build with legos
• Have a family movie night
• Have a family slumber party
• Make paper airplanes
• Read together
• Make lemonade
• Make a blanket fort
• Host a play date
• Indoor obstacle course
• Play hide and seek

Grab Your Free Summer Bucket List Printable

I have put together a bucket list printable that you can print and fill out so you can be ready for summer! I have two options for you: one that is prefilled and another that is blank and ready for you to fill with fun activities.

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