24 Budget-Friendly Summer Field Trips for Kids

No summer is fun when you feel cooped up in a house all day. So if you’re like me and need a go-to list of free or budget-friendly summer field trips you can do with the kids, this is for you!

Sign Up for a Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Nearly every church hosts a week-long vacation bible school (VBS) where the kids learn about Jesus, make crafts, sing songs and have a blast.

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Entertainment & Game Centers

Have you checked out different entertainment venues or game centers? The options are limitless from escape rooms, bowling alleys, trampoline parks, arcades and more.

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Go to a Mall or Fast-Food Play Area

When it’s too hot or raining, take a field trip to a mall play area or fast-food playground.

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Going to the regular movie theatre ain’t cheap. Often times we just wait a little longer and see our favorite movies when they go to the dollar movie theatre!

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Dollar Movie

The roller skating rink is a spot we frequent and is an approved budget-friendly summer field trip.

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Roller Skating Rink

Stores like Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, Home Depot and Lowes offer free or budget-friendly craft classes and workshops tailored to specific projects and age groups.

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Free DIY Craft Workshops

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