The park seems like an obvious place but perhaps there is a park in a nearby city you've never been to before. Perhaps taking a long walk to your nearest park can be an adventure too. The park is always a free, fun place to visit and honestly, what kid isn't excited to visit one?

This may not be something that is available in every state but here in Utah we have splash pads, some that are attached to parks. These splash pads are free activities for kids where they can go play and get wet. Perfect for those hot summer days!

I like to say, "When in doubt, read". Reading during summer is a great way to keep up with your child's learning and skills and a library is a great place to allow them to explore new books for free!

Swimming is a fun activity and is a great way to cool off. You can visit a local community pool for just a few dollars or if you know a friend or family with an apartment complex, you can swim for free!

My kids love to craft but they tend to use up all the craft supplies in one go. So, we head to the dollar store often and allow them to spend around $5 getting craft supplies to make fun crafts and they love it!

Bikes are a great way to exercise and take a new adventure. Whether it's around your neighborhood or you travel elsewhere, biking is a fun and free activity to do.

My kids love hiking so much, my 4 year old begs us to go almost daily. It's great exercise and free to do!

Board games are always fun and free to do (or cheap if you don't own any). Just stay away from Monopoly, I swear that game ruins relationships HA.

We love to go on scavenger hunts. You can download free printables online or even make a quick check list for your kids. Take a walk, go on an adventure and allow your kids to explore and learn for free!

Head to Redbox and rent a new movie for a night (less than $2) or check out new Netflix releases and watch a family movie.

Local museums are a great way to learn something new, have some fun and the admission fee goes to supporting the museum which is awesome! These also often have discount days so it's worth checking your local museum for those.

Our local parks offer "Movie in the Park" nights where they have giant inflatable screens and offer free movies at dusk. They also sell cheap popcorn, drinks and candy. It's a fun and cheap activity for the family!

Who doesn't like to eat? Have a BBQ and enjoy good food, music and company with the family.

Something we used to do as kids was have a sleep out in our backyard. You can sleep out in your deck in sleeping bags, sleep on a trampoline or even set up the tent in the backyard and camp! It's safe, free and something different to do!

Spend a night looking at the stars. Get those binoculars or telescopes out and let your kids count and view the stars!

Cities around us offer free outdoor concerts. Last summer we went to see Eve 6 in Concert and were able to take our kids. We took our lawn chairs, some snacks and we had a blast. Plus, it was free!

Teaching your kids how to start and grow a garden is such a great life lesson and is something fun and inexpensive to do this summer. Having fresh fruits and vegetables are a plus!

Ice Cream is a sweet treat and a great way to reward summer chores, tasks and reading. Take a few minutes and go eat some ice cream with the family - guilt free.

If you don't live near somewhere with sand, get a sandbox or go to a park with a sandy area and build a sand castle!

Use all those blankets and pillows in your home and build a fort. Even better - let your kids sleep in it for the night.

I am sure you have a box of chalk sitting in your garage. No? Head to the dollar store and grab some and draw all sorts of pictures in your driveway and sidewalk!

Let your kids make some cash this summer by selling lemonade. They can even make their own lemonade stand by finding old pallets and things companies throw away!

Blowing bubbles, making bubbles are all so fun.

Getting a fishing license for a day costs around $12. It's a fun and cheap activity for the whole family.

Our lives are crazy busy and sometimes we forget how long it's been since we've visited a family member. Take a day and head out to see a friend or family member you haven't seen in a while.

Head out and visit a local farm. Most of the day, your kids can even feed the farm animals.

Bowling is always fun! Our local bowling alley's offer special discounts on certain nights so we utilize those to save money and have some fun.

Our local arcades offer promotions valid on certain nights for all-access game cards for a set price. Allow your kids to play some video games, earn some tickets and get some fun prizes.

Snow cones are typically only available during summer so take a walk and go get one with the family.

My husband and kids love to play video games together. It keeps them entertained plus they get in some reading and fun without leaving our home.

My son loves to get the $1 bug catchers at Dollar Tree and then we head out on walks and go through the gully near our house and collect different bugs. We let them go before we head home but it's a fun activity.

Don't have a dog? Ask a neighbor if you can walk their dog. Your kids might even get paid for it!

You'll want to call ahead for this one, but most Fire Stations will allow you and your kids to come visit, learn about the Firetrucks and even sit inside them!

Picnics are fun. You can either make food from home or go snag some and head to the park with blankets and have a picnic.

Each month we receive a flyer that has all of the local events happening in our area. Many of them are free. You can do a quick Google search to find local and free events in your area to attend.

Have your kids find random objects and clothes around the house to dress up in!

We live in Utah so we live near the mountains we have canyons where you can go up and cook food over a fire. It's fun and cheap (like $8 for the day).

Water guns are fun and cheap to obtain too!

Boating is always fun. Either take your friends boat out or split the cost and rent one with family and friends for a day out in the water.

There are so many great National Parks to visit. Plus, they have select days you can visit for free!

Depending on your budget, you could spend a day remodeling a room in your home and allow your kids to help!

Yard work is manual labor but also can be so fun. My kids love to dig, plant flowers, pull weeds and even water things.

How many places have you actually seen in your state? If you live in a big state, probably not many. You can explore a city near you. Spend a day walking, reading up on history, enjoying new food and seeing new places.

Visit your local art and culture places and see a play!