Summer Activities

Me and the kids sat down and thought of some summer activities that we can do, either daily or weekly. I thought it would be fun to share a little of our list with you. I hope we are able to do most of them this summer...

10 Free Activites

1.Visit the library - we usually go to the library each week but now that school is out we won't be going that way as often. Usually when we go it's get in and get out to pick up the next kid from school. Now we'll be able to go and stay for awhile, maybe go to some of the activities they have during the day.

2. Bike rides - usually we go around the block. Now we can take a longer ride during the day. Even end somewhere fun.

3. Have a picnic @ the park.

4. Water day @ home - wash the car, water balloons and sprinklers. The weather is getting nice now, great time to get wet.

5. Make a snack - we have a kids snack cookbook; waffle towers, chex mix, etc. We can cook/create together and then eat!

6. Write letters or make cards to family or friend. Then go to the post office and each kid can mail their envelope. E-mail and texting is the form of communication most used now but we all love getting something in the mail. It's even better when it's unexpected!

7. Craft Day - Coloring, painting, drawing, creating a story etc. Anything that uses your creative skills.

8. Play dates with friends. Schools out! :)

9. Movie Day - We have Netflix, love it! During the day or before bed. We could even do a marathon in our jammies all day if we wanted!!!

10. Game Day - My kids love games, board or on Wii.

10 Cheap Activities

1. $1 summer movies at the theater. Our theater we go to used to be free. Looks like this year it cost's $1. You can go to your local theater and see if they have a program. We always pop our own popcorn and bring our own treats too!!! Here is the link if you are in the Sacramento area.
https://www.regmovies.com

2. Drive-Inn - Kids here in Sacramento 5 and under are free. Ages 5-11 are $1. On Tuesday night age 11 and up are $4.95, every other night $6.95. You are able to bring your snacks as well but if you sign up on the website you can get e-mails for special coupons for snacks.
http://www.westwinddriveins.com/theaters/

3. River Cats game - A little more pricey for me, with a family of 7. But tickets for the grass are $7 and I believe Friday nights are $1 night for hot dogs.
http://sacramento.rivercats.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t105

4. Baskin Robbins here in Galt has $1 scoop night on Tuesdays. Check out your local Baskin Robbins!

5. Dollar Tree - Each kid gets $1 to get something to take home.

6. Dinner out - Little Ceaser has Ready-to-go pizza for $6 (or Papa Murphy's take and bake to eat at home). We've even gotten our pizza to go and ate it at the park! Or even McD's so the kids can play and eat from the $1 menu. I always take a book to read while they play.

7. Donut Breakfast @ Coffee shop - Kids get a treat while you get your coffee. Our grocery stores have a sitting area to maybe take books to read or do a devotion with the kids to get out of the house.

8. Go swimming. We have a local pool in Galt, Gora Aquatic Center.
4 and under $1.75
5-12 - $2.75
13-17 - $3.00
Adult - $3.25
They have a kid pool, which helps me with so many little ones. There is also a location in Elk Grove, prices may be different. Remember the location in Galt does not open until 1pm.

9. Go fishing. We have a lake, Racho Seco, in Herald. It only costs about $8 for parking and you can be there all day. You can also go swimming. Take your lunch and you have a full day.

10. Bowling - I signed up for coupons by e-mail for passes for ALL my kids (yes all 5) to bowl 2 FREE games every day for the entire summer! The bowling alley is in Citrus Heights, about a 1/2 hour from where I live but worth it for free games. The only cost would be adults and they have special days/times with lower costs. Here is the website to sign up, see if they have the offer in your area. I got the coupons in minutes.
https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=5790

Hope you have a great summer. Enjoy each day, don't take it for granted. Life is precious, make memories! Would love any other ideas you have that we might be able to use as well!!!