I’m excited to share a fantastic list of 30 no-spending activities to try with your family. If your family is trying to cut back on expenses like mine, you’ll love these ideas for having a blast without spending a dime. Check them out and start making some amazing memories with your loved ones!
- Visit the beach
- Bring the kids to a Splashpad
- Have a play date
- Make home-made play-doh
- Play in the sprinkler
- Visit a Park or Playground
- Hit the basketball/tennis courts or baseball/soccer fields
- Stargaze on a blanket in the backyard
- Pack a Picnic to enjoy in a shady spot
- Go Hiking together
- Family cooking a meal together
- Baking a family favourite treat together
- Boardgames night
- Movie night with an old family favourite film with popcorn
- Host a potluck dinner
- Living room campout
- Throw a birthday party for a beloved stuffy
- Play some group video games
- Visit the library to borrow some new books to read
- Make a fort together in the living room
- Build a Campfire and tell stories around it
- Rearrange the furniture
- Paint rocks for the garden
- Wash the car at home
- Go swimming
- Paper airplane making and flying contest
- Blow bubbles in the yard
- Make recycled crayons and use them to draw
- Go to a free community event
- Go for a family bike ride
If we are out for the day, I always pack lunch for my family to ensure we save money on a no-spending day. These ideas for no-spending activities will inspire lasting family memories and help you make the most of your time together without breaking the bank.