8 Free Activities to Make the Most of Summer

 

Summer is a great time to get outside and embrace outdoor activities.

What’s better than a great adventure? A free adventure.

Grab your sunscreen. Let’s explore the free wonders of summertime.

 

Free Summer Activities

Here are 8 free summer activities for you and your family to enjoy.

 

1. Movie Under the Stars

Grab your blanket, lawn chair, and popcorn. Watch a movie under the night sky.

Many communities organize free movie screenings during the hot summer months.

For movie schedules, check your town’s event calendar, social media sites, and your local library’s announcement page.

 

2. Farmers Market

Visit a farmers market. As you shop, support local businesses and savor the flavors and produce of the season.

Some farmers markets have live music, workshops, or activities for kids.

 

3. Outdoor Concert

During the summer, many cities and towns have live outdoor performances. Go to a free concert or music festival happening near you.

 

4. Summer Festival

Explore your community’s event calendar and you may find a festival celebrating music, art, food, or culture.

Holiday and cultural heritage festivals are fun for the entire family. They are usually free and open to the public.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere, free of charge.

 

5. Geocaching

Are you a modern-day treasure hunter? Try geocaching.

Geocaching is a type of treasure hunt in which people search for hidden objects. Participants use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches. Caches are marked by coordinates and hidden all over the world.

Think of it as hide-and-seek on a global level, with GPS.

Geocaching is a popular activity, especially among nature lovers. You may be pleasantly surprised to find a park, campground, or other outdoor site near you that is a hotspot for geocaching.

 

6. Fruit or Vegetable Picking

Do you need fresh produce? Look for local orchards or farms that offer free or low-cost fruit picking or vegetable picking opportunities.

Enjoy the sunshine and bask in the feeling of gathering your own food.

 

7. Outdoor Picnic or Cookout

Fire up your grill, campfire, or stove. Gather your friends and family for an outdoor picnic or barbeque.

Whether you’re cooking outdoors or packing a picnic basket, share a delicious outdoor meal with the people you love.

If you’re looking to share the love, and the expenses, turn your food extravaganza into a potluck. Ask each person to bring an appetizer, main dish, or dessert. If you know someone who wants to participate, but who isn’t culinarily inclined, ask them to bring beverages or utensils.

 

8. Outdoor Workout

Join an outdoor yoga, dance, or boot camp class. Break a sweat in the summer sun.

Search for fitness studios, gyms, and parks that offer free outdoor workout classes. If there isn’t any information online, call your local gym and ask about free classes and upcoming events.

 

Have fun without worrying about your wallet. Soak up the sunshine and make the most of summer.

 

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