50 FREE or Affordable Ideas to Keep Kids Busy

The average household spends $2,482 over a year on entertainment. That number is a little jarring. If you’re looking to save money, free or low-cost entertainment can help you reach your personal finance goals and help you afford that much-needed family vacation. A recent Harris Poll survey showed that 82% of Americans realized that they don’t have to spend money to have a good time. Learn more

Have you run out of play ideas for free or affordable things to do with your kids? There’s no need to spend a lot of money to keep your kids entertained or create family memories. Read our list of 50 affordable and free kids activities for each season and every day.

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Catch Bugs And Watch Birds

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Water Balloon Toss

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Draw With Chalk

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Go Camping In The Backyard

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Go To The Beach (Even If It’s Just a Lake)

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Do A Science Experiment

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50 FREE or Affordable Ideas to Keep Kids Busy

Have you run out of play ideas for free or affordable things to do with your kids? There’s no need to spend a lot of money to keep your kids entertained or create family memories. Read our list of 50 affordable and free kids activities for each season and every day.

Catch Bugs And Watch Birds

Catch Bugs And Watch Birds

There are so many different species of bugs and birds. Catch some bugs in a net or in a jar with holes at the top temporarily and look up interesting facts about them and the birds you observe.

Water Balloon Toss

Water Balloon Toss

Toss water balloons back and forth until it bursts on someone. You can also see who can throw the balloons the furthest and play keep it in the air until it breaks.

Draw With Chalk

Draw With Chalk

Draw colorful pictures with chalk on the sidewalk and driveway. Play a game of tic-tac-toe, hangman or draw a whole city with buildings and cars. Give the kids a theme to draw and watch their creativity flow.

Go Camping In The Backyard

Go Camping In The Backyard

Pitch a tent together, pull out your sleeping bags and roast marshmallows under the stars. Enjoy this staycation while being outside of the house! It’s a favorite activity with kids for so many families!

Go To The Beach (Even If It’s Just a Lake)

Go To The Beach (Even If It’s Just a Lake)

Do A Science Experiment

Do A Science Experiment

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