If you ve heard the words we re bored once too often, you know how tough can be to keep kids entertained. Family outings can get expensive. A trip to the zoo, festival, or theme park can easily set you back a hundred dollars or more. But fun times don t have to cost so much. No matter what the season, with a bit of creativity it s possible to have a great time for free.
Picnics are a favorite family activity.
To keep the expense to a minimum, avoid areas where you ll be tempted to spend money on extras such as boat rides, ice cream, or equipment rentals. Bring something to keep the kids occupied when they re not eating, such as frisbees, balls, cards, or even board games. Take them on a nature hike through the woods. Bring a change of clothes and let them wade through a creek. Organize a scavenger hunt for items found in the area, or challenge them to see how many different types of tree leaves they can collect.