Family Fun Activities for August
Particularly if it’s a ‘school’s out’ summer, keeping the whole family entertained throughout the month can be a real challenge.
Whether you want to try a different idea every day, or simply need a place to get inspiration on days you have nothing planned, our August family fun calendar can be your go-to.
Many of the ideas focus on simple, fun activities you can do from home, or close to home. Trips away and big adventures are great, but don’t overlook the memories that can be made from some simple time spent together.
The calendar is at the foot of the article. Get inspired, make family plans, and enjoy the last month of sunshine before the new school year begins in September.
Take a family photo outdoors.
Play frisbee at the park.
Work on a DIY project together.
Go for a sunset walk together.
Use a stargazing app to identify constellations.
Take a silly family photo together.
Have a pizza night at home.
Have a day of lawn games.
Have a nice picnic at the park or in the backyard.
Put on some fun dancing music and dance in the living room.
Have a family dinner together.
Have a fun tea party at home.
Build an indoor fort.
Have a board game night as a family.
Host a family BBQ.
Have a day at the pool (or at the beach).
Watch a family-friendly TV show.
Dress up in costumes and take family photos.
Have a karaoke night at home.
Take photos in a wildflower field.
Camp in the backyard or at a camping site.
Visit a themed park.
Go on a ferris wheel.
Visit a museum.
Draw with chalk.
Play some water games.
Draw a landscape outdoors.
Go berry picking.
Create a scrapbook with your summer photos.
Have a family movie night at home.
Share your favorite memories you made this summer.
