99 Free Things to Do Outside the Home This Summer

POPSUGAR Photography | Sheila Gim
POPSUGAR Photography | Sheila Gim

While you may be tight on cash, you should still be able to have a good time! If you're feeling like staying in, there are many free ways to entertain yourself without spending money. But when you venture outdoors, it can be all too easy to open your wallet. To solve this problem, we've rounded up 99 free things to do outside the home, from exploring your local community to relishing the great outdoors. These cash-free activities are guaranteed to be a great time and won't hurt your bank account!

01
Go birdwatching.
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Go birdwatching.

02
Draw a hopscotch board with chalk and play (you're not too old!).
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Draw a hopscotch board with chalk and play (you're not too old!).

03
Read your city's free newspaper.
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Read your city's free newspaper.

04
Volunteer to help save sea turtles.
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Volunteer to help save sea turtles.

05
Go kayaking.
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Go kayaking.

06
Play a round of Frisbee golf with a friend.
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Play a round of Frisbee golf with a friend.

08
Visit your community's public gardens.
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Visit your community's public gardens.

09
Go for a group jog.
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Go for a group jog.

10
Grab a friend and play tennis.
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Grab a friend and play tennis.

11
Take pictures of objects that start with each letter of the alphabet.
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Take pictures of objects that start with each letter of the alphabet.

12
Learn to play guitar.
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Learn to play guitar.

13
Blow bubbles.
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Blow bubbles.

15
Clean a local beach or park.
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Clean a local beach or park.

16
Play cards.
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Play cards.

17
Go for a swing.
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Go for a swing.

18
Bury a time capsule.
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Bury a time capsule.

19
FaceTime your friends.
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FaceTime your friends.

22
Go on a photography adventure.
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Go on a photography adventure.

23
Read a book in a location of your choice.
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Read a book in a location of your choice.

24
Safely organize a mini boot camp for you and your friends.
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Safely organize a mini boot camp for you and your friends.

25
Go to your favorite park.
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Go to your favorite park.

26
Organize your own walking tour of your city! Make sure to include interesting historical and cultural sites in your town.
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Organize your own walking tour of your city! Make sure to include interesting historical and cultural sites in your town.

27
Do some yoga outdoors.
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Do some yoga outdoors.

29
Do some amateur star gazing.
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Do some amateur star gazing.

30
Attend a free yoga class.
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Attend a free yoga class.

32
Attend a religious service.
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Attend a religious service.

33
Go for a run.
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Go for a run.

36
Grocery shop for a disabled or elderly family member or friend.
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Grocery shop for a disabled or elderly family member or friend.

37
Go on a bike ride.
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Go on a bike ride.

38
Tour the street art in your city.
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Tour the street art in your city.

39
Visit your city hall. It's a great way to learn about your city's history.
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Visit your city hall. It's a great way to learn about your city's history.

40
Venture into the wilderness to watch wild animals.
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Venture into the wilderness to watch wild animals.

41
Go to an observatory for a view of your city or town!
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Go to an observatory for a view of your city or town!

44
Pack a picnic lunch — use whatever is in your cupboard!
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Pack a picnic lunch — use whatever is in your cupboard!

45
Make your own scavenger hunt for you and your friends!
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Make your own scavenger hunt for you and your friends!

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Play tennis at a free court in the park.
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Play tennis at a free court in the park.

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Take a full-moon walk.
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Take a full-moon walk.

51
Play flashlight tag.
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Play flashlight tag.

52
Watch a sunrise.
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Watch a sunrise.

54
Play Frisbee with friends.
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Play Frisbee with friends.

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Walk across your city's bridge.
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Walk across your city's bridge.

58
Go rock climbing. Check your local rock climbing facility or sports equipment store for details.
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Go rock climbing. Check your local rock climbing facility or sports equipment store for details.

59
Attend a free outdoor movie.
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Attend a free outdoor movie.

60
Go roller skating.
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Go roller skating.

61
Explore a new part of your city or neighborhood.
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Explore a new part of your city or neighborhood.

62
Host a picnic. Have all of your friends bring something from their cupboard!
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Host a picnic. Have all of your friends bring something from their cupboard!

66
Reread your favorite book at your favorite park.
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Reread your favorite book at your favorite park.

67
Sell old clothing to a consignment shop.
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Sell old clothing to a consignment shop.

69
Stage a water balloon fight.
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Stage a water balloon fight.

72
Go fishing at a local lake, pond, or pier.
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Go fishing at a local lake, pond, or pier.

73
Make s'mores.
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Make s'mores.

Get the recipe here.

74
Go on a scenic drive.
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Go on a scenic drive.

75
Go on a coffee date.
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Go on a coffee date.

76
Pet sit for a family member or friend.
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Pet sit for a family member or friend.

78
Volunteer at an archaeological dig.
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Volunteer at an archaeological dig.

79
Have a Nerf war with your friends!
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Have a Nerf war with your friends!

80
Go open-house-hopping.
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Go open-house-hopping.

81
Check out local garage sales.
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Check out local garage sales.

82
Hang out or talk on the phone with old childhood friends.
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Hang out or talk on the phone with old childhood friends.

83
Play beach volleyball with friends.
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Play beach volleyball with friends.

85
Watch planes take off at the airport.
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Watch planes take off at the airport.

86
Go sailing with a friend (preferably one who knows how to sail!).
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Go sailing with a friend (preferably one who knows how to sail!).

87
Learn how to skateboard.
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Learn how to skateboard.

88
Explore your city's downtown.
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Explore your city's downtown.

90
Jump rope (it's great exercise!)
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Jump rope (it's great exercise!)

92
Go body surfing. All you need is your body and some waves!
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Go body surfing. All you need is your body and some waves!

93
Play baseball at a local park.
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Play baseball at a local park.

94
Take your own inner tube and go rafting!
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Take your own inner tube and go rafting!

95
Play sloshball with a big group of friends.
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Play sloshball with a big group of friends.

Here's how to play !

97
Go horseback riding. Many riding facilities offer free first classes — check your local stables for more info!
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Go horseback riding. Many riding facilities offer free first classes — check your local stables for more info!

99
Go on a blind date.
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Go on a blind date.

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