Love having your kids home for the summer but not sure what to do with them all day long? Here are 22 free (or really cheap) activities to keep them busy today.

Out & About

1. Free (or cheap) summer movies (if you're in the Columbus Ohio area, be sure to check out this fantastic list my friend Mary put together!)

2. Free Lego Build the first Tuesday of every month at Lego stores

3. Free Lowe's  Build and Grow Clinics

4. Free Home Depot Clinics

5.  Free Michael's Clinics (these range from free to $2 per class – go HERE to learn more)

6. Free summer bowling

7. Free summer reading programs

8. Visit a state capitol

8. Visit the library

9. Attend a Vacation Bible School at your local church

10. Visit a local thrift store

11. Ride a local  bike trail

12. Visit a park

13. Find a local splash pad

At home

14. Make a homemade sprinkler

15. Build a fort

16. Go on a nature hunt

17. Make homemade Snow Cones

18. Create a yarn obstacle course

19. Try out “summer snow” (aka shaving cream)

20. Create a backyard obstacle course

21. Make a sidewalk “city” (try out homemade sidewalk chalk too)

22. When all else fails, play with a cardboard box. 🙂

Have anything else to add to the list? Leave a comment to share! Here are a few more tips to help you save today . . . 

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