Best Family-friendly Summer Activities

Tap to Read ➤ Buzzle Staff

Summer is upon us, and around mid-July is about when the kids start getting restless. Try these creative, family-friendly activities to spice up the end of summer.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Recall those endless summer days as a kid? You likely frequented the community pool daily in June and July, only to grow weary of it by August.

If you find yourself in the same situation with your kids, try these creative, family-friendly summer activities to give your days a twist before the kids go back to school.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Museum Scavenger Hunt Visiting museums as an adult can be enjoyable, but without interactive activities for kids, it often means just viewing paintings or artifacts.

However, if you try turning the museum into a game, the kids might be more apt to pay attention, and they might even learn something along the way.

This activity requires a bit of preparation, but once you're there, you'll have a ton of fun. You need to do some research about what is at the museum, and type out a sheet of things the kids need to find.

You could tell them to find a specific artifact, or you could make it a little bit more difficult by asking them a question about the artifact that they need to answer. Set a time limit once you get to the museum, and choose a place to meet when you're finished.

Split up into teams with an adult or an older kid on each team to keep track of time and not get lost. Whoever has the most answers to their questions wins!

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Mini-Golf It is a favorite summer pastime, and can be done at any time of day or evening.

Evening times and weekends tend to be more crowded, so plan accordingly; you may have to wait in line. The more difficult the course, the more fun, and the more time you will spend there. Many courses are designed with obstacles and hazards, but remember these courses are designed to be fun.

Don't get worked up over a lost ball; it's just a game! Instead of giving points like regular golf, try making up your own rules. Give points for the most creative shot, or double points for shooting with the opposite hand. When you're done playing, treat yourselves to some ice cream or pizza - winner buys!

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Make Your Own Pizza Party Turn your kitchen into a pizzeria! This activity is perfect even for the pickiest of eaters, because they make their own pizza, so they'll be sure to love it.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Get pre-made pizza dough, marinara sauce, olive oil, Mozzarella, Parmesan cheeses, and toppings. Roll out dough, let kids add toppings, and bake for personalized pizzas.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Bake pizzas as directed. For dessert, use pre-baked dough, whipped cream for sauce, and fruits, candies, and sprinkles for toppings.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Make Your Own Sundaes It doesn't get better than ice cream in the summer. Even more fun than taking a trip to the local ice cream shop is making your own sundaes in the backyard.

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Get a few ice cream flavors like vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry, and set up a topping bar with chopped fruits, sauces, sprinkles, nuts, and whipped cream for a fun ice cream party!

Set it all up at a big table with serving spoons and scoops, give each kid a bowl, and watch them make their own sundaes. The only thing more fun than making the sundaes is eating them!