With Labor Day and back to school on the horizon, summer is slowly coming to a close. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of your family activities this August. Get ready for family fun because we’ve rounded up 31 fun things to do with the family this last month of summer.
Emily Murray
1. Visit a national park. There are more than 400 national parks across the country. Take a road trip and find one to visit that’s close to your hometown.
2. Pencils, binders, notebooks, oh my! Get your back-to-school supply shopping done now so you’ll be ready when school starts.
3. Spend a night outside on Aug. 15 and gaze at the full moon.
4. Get your camera ready for the first day of school photos. From DIY props and photo frames, here are a few cool ideas for your pictures.
5. August 16 is National Tell a Joke Day. These jokes will have you and your kiddos laughing up a storm.
7. While the kiddos are still home from school, have a family movie night for every remaining night of summer. Here are a few movie suggestions to get you started.
8. Try out a new recipe for a few nights a week during August. Need some inspiration? Here are 50+ easy summer recipes.
16. Start a new back to school tradition. From a show and tell dinner on the first night to interviewing your young scholar, here are 21 ideas to inspire your family traditions.
17. Play in the water! Head to a creek, the beach, a pool, or simply play in the sprinklers.
19. Don’t throw away your empty egg cartons. Get crafty with these 20 creative ideas.
20. Try out one of these activity kits to keep your kiddo busy this August.
Leah Singer
21. Stop by your local fire station and ask for a tour. If the firefighters aren’t fighting fires, chances are they’ll give you a brief tour and may even let your little one sit in the truck.
