Outdoor Fun on a Shoestring Budget

• 8/9/2019

Summer activities don’t have to go by the wayside if your family is on a budget! Consider these 10 budget ideas to spend more time with your family outdoors this summer:

• Play basketball or tennis at a neighborhood park
• Spend a day on rented inline skates touring a new part of town
• Attend a free public outdoor concert at a local park
• Visit your local zoo during discount days (many offer one day/week that’s free)
• Throw a potluck barbecue with friends and offer several outdoor activities for the kiddos to participate in while the parents catch up
• Spend the day at the local community pool
• Schedule a day car trip to visit local attractions. Many people haven’t seen the top tourist attractions in their own town, let alone those within an hour or two of their home.
• Pack a picnic basket full of yummy items and head to a local outdoor attraction. Be sure to pack Frisbees or other games to keep everyone entertained for a few hours.
• Invite friends over for a day of art outdoors. You could set up several craft tables, where each child could rotate, giving everyone a variety of options and great items to take home at the end of the day.
• Get the entire family involved in a landscaping project

Your family can still enjoy a great summer, no matter what your budget is!