It’s school holiday time again and inevitably there will be complaints of ‘I’m Bored’, so here’s a list of budget friendly ideas to beat the boredom. Keep the kids entertained these school holidays with some fun and cheap activities.
Family Fun
1. Visit the library and spend some time together immersed in amazing stories.
2. Get creative and have fun with arts and crafts projects. Utilise bits and pieces from around the home.
3. Make some Homemade Playdough.
4. Set up the tent and have a backyard camp out.
5. Pack the picnic basket and head to a park a little further out of town for a picnic.
6. Have some fun in the sun with a day trip to the beach. Think beach cricket, boogie boards and sandcastles.
7. Rent or download a new movie to watch. Make some popcorn, sit back and enjoy a family movie night.
8. Visit a zoo or animal sanctuary and enjoy some animal adventures.
9. Go for a hike in a national park. Explore the great outdoors, have a scavenger hunt and keep a look out for wildlife.
10. Make funny sock puppets and put on your own puppet show. 
11. Organise play dates and sleepovers with friends and family.
12. Take to the kitchen and bake some yummy treats to share.
13. Ride bikes together. Make it an adventure and cycle somewhere you haven’t been before.
14. Host a game night. Try these family favourites. Monopoly, Game of Life, Yahtzee, Scrabble and Scattergories.
15. Enjoy the fresh air and do some gardening together. Plant a veggie or flower patch.
16. Grab the scooters and skateboards and head to the local skate park.
17. Plan a visit to a farm.
18. Fly a kite.
19. Hunt for treasure at home. Place items around the yard, draw a simple treasure map and point the kids in the right direction.
20. Visit friends and family members you haven’t seen in a while.
More ideas
There’s plenty of fun and cheap activities for your family to try these school holidays. Take advantage of free entertainment and exhibitions organised by your local community groups. Take a scenic drive and explore what your local area has to offer.
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