The summer holidays are almost here, who’s freaking out? I’m feeling quite relaxed about the whole thing, which is surprising! Having two kids at home is never easy so that’s why I’m planning on getting out of the house with Leo and Alex as much as possible. 6 weeks is a long time and it can be hard to come up with enough fun ideas to keep the kids entertained. I’m sure I’m not alone in thinking there is nothing more frustrating than hearing your child say ‘I’m bored!’ about a billion times a day. This year I have decided that preparation is key and you can’t get more organised than a list. If you are wondering how to keep your little ones entertained this summer too, here is my summer holiday bucket list for kids under 5, there’s an activity for every day. I hope it helps to eliminate your summer holiday ‘I’m bored’ fears and that you and the kids have a lovely summer break making magical memories.
The ultimate summer holidays bucket list for children under 5
1. Swim in the sea
2. Go for a picnic in the park
3. Have a water fight in the garden
4. Go to the cinema
5. Bake some cakes
6. Explore rock pools
7. Build a den in the woods
8. Spend the day building Lego creations
9. Face painting
10. Play with play doh
11. Visit a castle
12. Have a movie day
13. Go for a woodland walk
14. Have a play date with friends
15. Go on a bike ride
16. Take a trip to the zoo
17. Make hand and foot print paintings
18. Feed the ducks in the park
19. Go to soft play
20. Visit a national trust property
21. Build sandcastles at the beach
22. Read books in the library
23. Go to the swimming pool
24. Visit an aquarium
25. Make biscuits with cookie cutters
26. Spend the day with family
27. Have a teddy bears picnic in the garden
28. Visit a theme park
29. Camp in the garden
30. Have a crafternoon
31. Play hide and seek
32. Collect shells on the beach
33. Visit a garden centre
34. Eat ice cream at the sea side
35. Do chalk drawings on the garden paving stones
36. Go to a summer fete or carnival
37. Visit a farm
38. Watch a family show in the theatre
39. Go fishing with a net in the river
40. Visit a pick your own farm
41. Play board games
42. Have a family treasure hunt
I hope this list has given you lots of inspiration for the summer holidays! The six weeks can feel like a really long time but as long as you have lots of stuff planned then the holidays can be really fun too. promise.
** Want this bucket list as a printed version to stick on your fridge? No problem! Here is a free printable of the bucket list, I hope you have lots of fun ticking everything off the list this summer **
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What are your plans for the summer holidays? I hope you have a lovely time and six weeks of 24/7 Mum life doesn’t drive you too crazy.
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Everyone has been sharing their Summer bucket lists, we’ve never had one before but I want to make one now too! What a great way to keep track of things.
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Its really hard this summer to do anything as it’s way too hot for the twins to be out as they’re so tiny and even hats and parasols arent protecting them enough 🙁 We have a holiday to Centre Parcs in September though and Butlins next year so I’m sure they’ll get to experience a bit more in the cooler weather! I currently want to lay in a cold pool 24/7!
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Love this list and totally need it in my life with the summer holidays about to start. Off to Pin this now for the weeks ahead! x
Wow! This list covered almost everything. But, I would like to add kite surfing and scavenger hunt in this list. Both of them are great for summer weather. Thanks for sharing the list!
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What a great list. We use to love lots of ideas when mine were little. I think my Daughter would still like lots of these ideas 🙂
What a great list! It’s my first summer with two under five so I’m definitely taking note of some of these! Kat x
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Love this! So many good ideas on here – and great for my 7 year old too I reckon! Love the idea of a crafternoon! xx
This really is the ultimate summer bucket list! #TriumphantTales
This is such a good idea. It gives me some ideas for entertaining my son during the summer. I love bucket lists like these!
Its a great list, perfect for quickly looking at when your stuck on what to do one day. I will pin!
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Fantastic list! I have pinned it and will be using with my girls this summer.
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I love your ultimate summer holidays bucket list for children article, will share this with my uncle and his family.
Love a great Summer bucket list. We’ve crossed a few of these off already. #TriumphantTales
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