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30 Fun Summer Activities - Things to do Before Summer Ends

1. Have a water balloon fight.
2. Go for a walk along the beach or a wooded path.
3. See the sunrise.
4. Have a picnic.
5. Watch the sunset.
6. Make play-doh.
7. Read a chapter book aloud to your kids.
8. Read a novel (something just for you!)
9. Go to an amusement park or local county/state fair and ride all the thrill rides!
10. Go fishing.
11. Make homemade ice cream in a Ziploc bag.
12. Sit outside and sip iced tea.
13. Make fresh lemonade.
14. Camp out in a tent.
15. Catch fireflies.
16. Take pictures of the kids having fun!
17. Eat watermelon outside, and let the juice run all over the place!
18. Walk in the grass barefoot.
19. Use lotion, soap, or shampoo that smells like coconuts.
20. Paint your toenails.
21. Get out the kids' watercolor paints and paint a picture of summer means to you.
22. Collect seashells and save them with some sand in a decorative bowl.
23. Sleep in at least once.
24. Hang your bed sheets outside to dry and bask in their clean sunshine smell.
25. Eat strawberry shortcake.
26. Get someone else to take your picture with the kids, smiling and sun-kissed.
27. Write a letter to a friend and include at least three great things that have happened this summer.
28. Thank someone who has helped you out.
29. Eat your favorite summer fruits and berries.
30. Go swimming as a family.

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