Summer is finally here, and that means longer days, warmer weather and lots of opportunities for adventure.
Whether the sun is shining brightly or there are a few rainy clouds in the sky, there are so many exciting things to do during the summer holidays. Miffy’s put together a list of some of her favourite summer activities to help inspire your family.
1. Have a Picnic
Pack some sandwiches, fruit and your favourite snacks, then head to a park or your garden for a picnic.
2. Go on a Nature Walk
See what you can spot along the way. Can you find a butterfly, a bee or a colourful flower?
3. Make a Nature Collage
Collect leaves, petals and twigs, then use them to create a beautiful picture.
4. Grow a Sunflower
Plant a sunflower seed and watch it grow throughout the summer.
5. Build a Den
Use blankets, cushions or sticks from the garden to make your own secret hideaway.
6. Visit the Library
Choose some new books and enjoy a summer reading adventure. Have you read the new Miffy book?
7. Create a Treasure Hunt
Hide clues around your home or garden and challenge your family to find them.
8. Fly a Kite
A breezy summer day is perfect for kite flying.
9. Paint Outdoors
Take your paints outside and create artwork inspired by nature.
10. Have a Miffy-themed Picnic
Bring your favourite cuddly friends along for a special picnic.
11. Make Ice Lollies
Mix fruit juice or yoghurt and freeze it for a cool summer treat.
12. Go Cloud Watching
Lie on a blanket and see what shapes you can spot in the clouds.
13. Try Rock Painting
Decorate stones with colourful patterns, animals or smiley faces.
14. Visit a Farm
Meet some friendly animals and learn about life on the farm.
15. Create a Summer Scrapbook
Fill it with drawings, photos, tickets and memories from your adventures.
16. Have a Water Fight
On a hot day, a splashy water game can be lots of fun.
17. Go Bug Hunting
See how many insects you can find in the garden or park.
18. Bake Something Delicious
Try making biscuits, cupcakes or a fruity summer dessert. Why not try these fun iced ABC’s?
19. Ride Your Bike
Explore your local area on two wheels.
20. Make Friendship Cards
Create colourful cards to send to friends and family.
21. Visit the Beach
Build sandcastles, collect shells and listen to the waves.
22. Put on a Puppet Show
Use your toys or homemade puppets to create a story.
23. Stargaze
Stay up a little later and see what you can spot in the night sky.
24. Have a Family Games Day
Choose your favourite board games and spend time together.
25. Make Summer Memories
Take photos, keep a diary or draw pictures of all the fun things you do.
The best thing about summer is spending time with the people you love and making happy memories together.
You don’t need to travel far or spend lots of money to have fun. Sometimes the simplest adventures are the most special of all. So which activity will you try first?
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