AD | Fun Activities to Do at Home This Summer
Summer at home can be just as exciting as a getaway. And with a little imagination, your garden, kitchen, or living room can transform into a space for laughter, connection, and sunshine‑fuelled fun.
Games in the Garden or Living Room
If you’ve got even a small patch of grass, set up an outdoor mini‑Olympics. Think sack races, hula‑hooping contests, water‑balloon tosses or an egg-and-spoon relay. No garden? Bring the games indoors by clearing a floor space for balloon volleyball, paper-plate discus, or indoor scavenger hunts.
Catch Some Summer Sport
For quieter afternoons, put your feet up and catch some sport on the telly. Whether it’s tennis, cricket, or a bit of rugby on TV, there’s usually something worth watching. The Women’s Rugby World Cup in late summer is a great shout. Add snacks, a cold drink, and you’ve got yourself a mini match-day experience without leaving the sofa!
Cook, Bake and Picnic at Home
Get everyone involved in a themed dinner, maybe nachos with salsa and guacamole, or a classic barbecue with burgers and corn-on-the-cob. Bake something sweet too: lemon cake, fruit tarts, or no-churn ice‑cream. Then roll out a picnic blanket in the garden or lounge and enjoy it al fresco.
DIY Craft & Creative Projects
Summer is a great time to get crafty. Try painting plant pots, making paper lanterns, or creating personalised bunting for outdoor dining. Younger kids might enjoy salt dough shapes that you can paint once dry. If you’re feeling adventurous, try tie‑dying old T‑shirts or experimenting with homemade chalks to decorate your driveway or paving stones.
Movie or Book Club Nights
Pick a favourite film or a book to read aloud. Set up a cosy corner with cushions, fairy lights and popcorn, like a mini cinema if the doors are open to the garden. For a book club twist, everyone can read the same story and share their favourite parts or design a new cover.
Grow Something Green
If you’ve got space, even just a windowsill, grow herbs in pots or plant some colourful blooms. Let children pick seeds or seedlings, pot them, water and watch them grow. It’s lovely to pass on plants to neighbours or even swap with friends.
Final Thoughts
Whatever your pace, from full-on games, quiet crafts, to a good bit of sport, there’s loads you can do at home to make the most of summer. It doesn’t take much, just a few ideas and a bit of time together.
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