Activities

50 essential summer activities

Get your family active this summer with this selection of kid-friendly ways to have fun together.

Kelsey Miki June 27, 2016

Photo Gallery

1 / 50 Photo: iStockphoto

Build your own backyard waterslide

On the next sweaty summer day, beat the heat with your very own backyard waterslide. All you need is a plastic tarp, a grassy lawn and a hose and you and your little ones will be slippin’ and slidin’ the day away.

Take advantage of your summer by spending as much quality time with your family as possible. We’ve created the ultimate list of essential, must-do summer activities for you and your kids to try. From making your own ice cream to checking out an outdoor concert, see how many you can check off this summer!