Summer activities

Reconnect With Nature (and Each Other) in Quebec’s the Outaouais

Reconnect With Nature (and Each Other) in Quebec’s the Outaouais

Alicia Cox Thomson

Summer Activities for Kids: Fun-Filled Ideas for Families

Summer Activities for Kids: Fun-Filled Ideas for Families

Enjoy some fun in the sun while you still can!

Courtney Leiva

Indoor Games for a Hot Summer Day

Indoor Games for a Hot Summer Day

Can’t beat the heat? Then don’t! Here’s our list of games and activities for kids that will keep them entertained indoors.

Grace Draznin

What parents need to know about cargo bikes for kids

What parents need to know about cargo bikes for kids

They're versatile, fun, safe and environmentally friendly—plus they help you avoid the stress of traffic. Move over minivans; say hello to cargo bikes.

Cailynn Klingbeil

What’s safe this summer if you’re vaxxed but your kids aren’t

What’s safe this summer if you’re vaxxed but your kids aren’t

Freedom! Or not? Many parents are now double-dosed —but what do we do with the unvaccinated kids? Here's what you need to know.

Rebecca Cuneo Keenan

This teacher's alternative summer "homework" is everything

This teacher's alternative summer "homework" is everything

A grade one teacher drops truth bombs we all need to hear in her summer homework packet, because there's more to life than times tables.

Valerie Howes

5 fun games kids can play under the stars

5 fun games kids can play under the stars

It is fine if your kids miss their bedtime every now and then. In fact, letting them stay up late is a sure-fire way to make some great memories.

Lola Augustine Brown

The best plants for gardening with kids

The best plants for gardening with kids

Want to encourage your mini green thumb? These plants will get your kid started on their own veg patch (and flower garden, too!)

Signe Langford

15 new baby and kid products our editors are loving this month

15 new baby and kid products our editors are loving this month

From an epinephrine auto-injector for kids with allergies to family barbecuing essentials, parents are going to love these new launches.

Today's Parent

15 virtual summer camps for kids

15 virtual summer camps for kids

Was your kid's camp cancelled? These virtual summer camps may just be the next best way to keep kids engaged an entertained this July and August.

Simone Olivero

9 awesome Canada Day crafts for kids

9 awesome Canada Day crafts for kids

Your little maple leaf will have tons of fun making these easy Canada Day crafts.

Kelsey Miki

9 things to do in Door County with kids

9 things to do in Door County with kids

From biking the Sunset Trail to screaming for joy on an adventure raft, there are a lot of things to do in Door County with the family.

Davina Sinnatamby

7 things to do in Annapolis with kids

7 things to do in Annapolis with kids

From battling pirates to eating delicious crab dishes, families will love Annapolis and the surrounding towns of Chesapeake Bay.

Davina Sinnatamby

11 things to do with kids in San Francisco and the Bay area

11 things to do with kids in San Francisco and the Bay area

This city may not be the most stroller-friendly, but from museums to food to wildlife, there’s so much on offer for families.

Simone Olivero

14 family-friendly wineries where kids are welcome

14 family-friendly wineries where kids are welcome

Yes, you can take your kids wine tasting and these vineyards across the United States and Canada have tons of fun activities for the whole family.

Barbara Barrielle

5 reasons the summer slide isn't as big a deal as you think

5 reasons the summer slide isn't as big a deal as you think

Studies may say that kids experience a loss of academic skills over summer break, but this researcher says the effects of the summer slide are exaggerated.

Abel J. Koury

3 fun beach activities for kids

3 fun beach activities for kids

“I’m bored” isn’t something you’d expect to hear at the beach, but building sandcastles and digging holes can get old. Here are some beach games to try.

Today's Parent

16 ways to turn your backyard into the ultimate playground

16 ways to turn your backyard into the ultimate playground

Keep kids busy this summer—without going anywhere. Our favourite products to transform your drab patch of grass into the envy of the neighbourhood.

Karen Robock

10 magical camping alternatives kids will love

10 magical camping alternatives kids will love

Why camp when you can glamp? From yurts to castles to cabooses, these one-of-a-kind vacation rentals let you skip the tent.

Simone Olivero

51 ways to get your kids off screens this summer

51 ways to get your kids off screens this summer

When your kids chant, “We’re bored,” it can be tempting to switch on a screen. Try these old-school alternatives instead.

Lola Augustine Brown