Activities To Do With Kids On A Budget

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Finding inexpensive, yet memorable activities for the kids can be a challenge. You'll find activities that will keep your child engaged while also teaching them new skills. From cooking together to exploring nature and local attractions, these are the perfect family-friendly activities. You can have a memorable experience without spending a fortune.

Explore Free Museums and Attractions

There may be many local museums and attractions that are free or very low cost, or allow children for free. Your local library may also have a calendar of events and activities for children of all ages. Your county or city website also may have a list of these attractions and events.

Camp in the Backyard

If you want to stay closer to home, pitch a tent in your backyard and play camp for a few days. Make s’mores or other camp meals over a fire or grill. Tell stories and play outdoor games. You could treat all the activities about your backyard camp like a theme week, which is what a day care center Poway CA would do to create learning connections in children. 

Make Crafts from Nature

Whether or not you choose to make a backyard camp, you can make use of many free craft materials right in your backyard to make easy crafts. Use collected leaves or flowers to make collages on paper. Paint flat rocks and return them to your yard or a local park. Coat pinecones in peanut butter and sunflower seeds to hang for the birds and other small animals. 

When you have kids, it can be hard to find something new to do, especially when most of the options seem expensive or too far away. You don't have to break your budget or spend a lot of time looking for something fun for your family. There may be many activities available around you for free which you and your family can explore.