25 Awesomely Active, but Cheap Activities for Boys
Finding cheap activities for boys is all about finding places, spaces and events where they can DO something. Â Boys will never be content going to see stuff or going to look. Â A big part of being a boy for my three sons is doing stuff. When it comes to taking my boys out for the weekend I have to always ask the questions: "Can they touch it?" "Is it interactive?" Â "What will they be able to do?" If the activity does not involve these things, we're just wasting our time and money.
The best thing about being a mom of boys is that they force me out of my comfort zone with every field trip. Â It's not always comfortable, but it's always a new experience. Â So, just go along for the ride. Â Here are 25 activities for boys that won't cost you an arm and a leg, and that will actually be fun for you and the boys.
- Pull Out Your Grill & Roast Marshmallows
- Rent a Hotel Room & Go Swimming
- Take them to a Costume Store & Try On Super Hero Costumes
- Go to a Local Sporting Event
- Build the Ultimate Fortress with Sheets & Chairs
- Go to the Dollar Store & Pig Out
- Challenge them to a Minecraft Building Challenge
- Go to Best Buy & Play all the Demo Game
- Visit a local cave (take a Sharpe and write your names in the cave without getting caught...shhh)
- Visit a local waterfall or stream and run through
- Go fishing
- Do a weekend DIY project like painting the fence or building a small table
- Go bike riding on a local trail
- Ride a train or incline ride and take pictures
- Teach Your Boys to Secure Your House
- Build an Icee or Lemonade Stand in Your Neighborhood
- Take Them to An Open Field right before Sunset. Let the play and watch the sun go down.
- Go stargazing using this app
- Go climb trees
- Fly a kite on a windy day
- Build paper airplanes and have a flight contest
- Go Bowling
- Spray-paint some tires and plant some flowers in them
- Go to the Beach and Build a Sandcastle
- Teach him to use a power tool
As I said before finding cheap activities for boys is all about adding the "DO" component to any event or activity you are planning. Â Remember to visit Groupon for coupons and discounts at your favorite family friendly destinations in your city. Want more boys activities, click here for 7 experiences every Black boy should have.Add this to your Pinterest board for your son.
