Budget-Friendly School Holiday Activities

School Holiday Activities that Won’t Break the Bank
School holidays can be a really, REALLY expensive time! For parents it seems like your wallet is permanently open, and at a time when youβre still suffering from the Christmas-cost hangover, it can be really stressful to think of fun activities that your kids will love, but that will also stop your credit card from screaming obscenities at you!
So weβve put together a list of 30 super fun activities that either cost only a small amount (yay!) or are totally free (double yay!!).
First up, if you are looking for activities that you can do inside your own home, then itβs pretty hard to beat an afternoon of baking. And yes we totally give you permission to lick the spoon (oops we mean that we give your kids permissionβ¦ but we donβt mind if you lick it while their backs are turned). Or if your little ones need to burn off some energy, crank up some tunes and have a little disco party in your lounge room.
If the weather isnβt playing nice, then it means itβs time for a craft afternoon. So whip out the glitter, the stickers and the textas and let your kids go wild. If craftiness isnβt their thing, then dress ups or a board game are always fun options too!
Sick of being inside? Head out to the backyard for a game of cricket. Or perhaps a fun little treasure hunt is more your thing. How about building a cubby or tree house in the backyard (just no broken arms, ok!!)? Why not buy a face painting kit and paint your little ones faces. Being outside is also a great excuse to do a really, really messy science experiment⦠go on!
If you want to head further from your house, but donβt want to be shelling out the big bucks, then pack a picnic and go to your local botanical garden or playground. If youβre lucky enough to live near the beach, then head there. If not, a local pool is a great option for cooling down in the summer heat.
For something a little different you could always ride a tourist train, pick berries, visit a museum, go to a market, or visit a national park.
And possibly the most important thing of all… no school holiday fun would be complete without a chilled out movie night at home! Pop on your pjβs, make a big bowl of popcorn and settle in for some family fun.
Donβt forget to check out our free printable for lots more fantastic school holiday activities!
What are your favourite school holiday activities?