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The best memories can be made in the summertime.

I love ideas that spark a child’s imagination and, most importantly, are FUN!

Here are some of my favorite fun-filled kids activities for summer for YOU to try with YOUR kids…

Here are 15 of the best fun-filled kids activities for summer!

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 Here you can get your Candy.

Summertime Activities Bucket List {Free Printables} @ Tatertotsandjello

Get everything you need for “A Giant Chalk Town” right here: Chalk and Cars.

“It was as simple as coloring in a coloring book. But as fun as making a masterpiece!”

Sidewalk Chalk Art the Kids Can Play in @ B-inspired Mama

 Here you can get your Box of 126 chalk.

“Not only is this super inexpensive, but it’s great for all ages and has unlimited play potential. And really, what’s better than a “messy” activity with NO clean-up?!”

101 Genius Sidewalk Chalk Ideas To Crush Summertime Boredom @ What Moms Love

“Pavement chalk drawing is one of our favorite no-fuss activities. I love it because it gets the kids outside enjoying themselves and using their imaginations with the added bonus of not making a big mess in the house.”

Drawing With Art and Nature –  A Simple Process Art Idea @ The Craft Train

Get everything you need for “Fill the Bucket” right here: Bucket and Sponge.

“This game is so much fun, especially on a HOT day!”

Fill the Bucket @ Tickled Pink in Primary

“Making Painted Treasure Rocks is perfect activity to do with your kids on a spring or summer day!”

Painted Treasure Rocks @ Cutting Tiny Bites

“Making a sand volcano is tons of fun for kids! You can easily set this activity up at the beach or right in your sand box.”

Sand Volcano Fun for Kids @ Growing a Jeweled Rose

You can get these awesome mason jars here.

“I simply can’t get over how vibrant the yellow Wild Carrot bouquet is! What a fun summer science activity!”

Coloring Wild Carrot @ Fireflies and Mudpies

“Making the solar oven was super easy. All you need is aluminum foil, an empty pizza box, and plastic wrap.”

Summer Fun –  Super S’Mores Day @ Growing a Jeweled Rose 

“Both girls were super excited and jumped right in and started squirting painting.”

Summer fun with Sidewalk Chalk @ Growing a Jeweled Rose

“If it’s hot out, toss the baking soda mix in the fridge for a few minutes first and it will be nice and cold to the touch!”

Fizzy Rainbow Slush @ Fun at Home with Kids

“My girls loved spraying the shaving cream into the sand and they were both really excited to get their turns trying!”

Shaving Cream Foam @ One Little Project at a Time 

“Fun, movement, experimentation, negotiation, communication, testing, measuring, balancing. co-operating and joy: all from a length of rope!”

Building a Rope Bridge @ Let the Children Play 

Get large washable crayons here.

“Our collages now hang on the wall above our creative space and add a hint of nature and a pop of colour to our work area.”

Leaf Rubbing Collages @ Mama.Papa.Bubba

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What are some of your childhood summer memories?

xoxo