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School is officially out and that means it’s time to take advantage of outdoor fun! Whether you need ideas for the family this weekend or simply need something to get the kids outside and playing, I’ve got what you need. These DIY outdoor games the whole family will love.

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This weekend was absolutely gorgeous! Like, the kind of weather you dream about on summer days. Sunny and warm with a beautiful breeze to keep you cool. Frankly, it was the perfect way to start summer break.

It’s also the perfect weather to get outside and enjoy some games as a family. Luckily you’ll have a ton to choose from with this awesome list!

DIY Giant Backyard Frisbee Tic Tac Toe Game (DIY Adulation)

A couple of packs of dollar store plates, paint, and some spray chalk are all you need to make this super fun game. Since it’s so easy and compact, it’s also the perfect travel game to take on vacation or camping!

DIY Tenzi Outdoor Yard Dice Game Tutorial (Hello Creative Family)

Do you love the game Tenzi? If so then you definitely need to give this outdoor version a try with this super simple (not-to-mention colorful) tutorial!

Easy DIY Glow Frisbee (DIY Adulation)

You know how much I love keeping the fun going after the sun goes down. This quick and simple frisbee makeover is just what you need for a fun all day and night.

Limbo Game Station (Create and Babble)

Test out your flexibility with this fun DIY limbo game! Her easy-to-follow instructions make it easy even for non-adept woodworkers. Don’t believe me? Check it out now!

DIY Giant Backyard Glow Pong Game (DIY Adulation)

For some reason, any time we play drink pong I get crazy competitive. Now we’ve taken the game to a larger scale with this giant backyard version. Play kids versus adults or invite of friends and make it tournament. Either way it’s sure to be a blast for everyone!

How to Install a Ring and Hook Game (Intelligent Domestications)

Another great game for families is this super fun (and addictive) ring and hook game. Although this tutorial shows you how to install your DIY game inside, you can easily take the principals and do the same thing outside.

How to Play Glow Stick Tag (DIY Adulation)

It seriously doesn’t get any easier or cheaper than glow stick tag. Some packs of glow bracelets from your local dollar store and players is literally all you need for a fun filled game in the dark!

DIY Cornhole Boards (A Wonderful Thought)

It’s basically a midwestern law that every suburban family has to own a cornhole game. Luckily, this DIY tutorial makes it easy to make one if you don’t own one. Also, you can easily personalize them to represent your favorite team, family crest, or simply your favorite color!

Dollar Store Eraser Toss Game (DIY Adulation)

Yet another awesome game you can make from dollar store finds is this eraser toss game. It’s crazy easy to make and can be played outdoors or indoors. Plus, there’s not reason to worry about things getting broken with the soft erasers.

Make a Giant Outdoor Kerplunk Game from Tomato Cages (Design Dazzle)

Remember the excitement of playing Kerplunk on the living room floor with your siblings? Now you can get that same rush as an adult with this awesome outdoor DIY version! One of my favorite things about this game it how many people can play at once. Plus, kids love it just as much as adults.

Glow in the Dark Scavenger Hunt (DIY Adulation)

Take your next scavenger hunt to the next level with this awesome glow-in-the-dark version! Even though the things you seek glow, don’t be deceived into thinking it’s easy.

Keep this awesome list of DIY outdoor games the whole family will love in your pocket for buckets of fun all summer long. Invite some friends over for a pitch-in and outdoor fun for everyone. It’s the perfect budget-friendly summer entertainment!

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Does your kid love those Find It games? They’re the perfect quiet activity to entertain little ones again and again. That’s why it also makes a great road trip activity. This easy DIY find it game is the perfect travel size to entertain your kiddos in the car with less than half the bulk.

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When my youngest first started to express a defined interest in books outside of the bedtime stories we read, he loved ISpy books. Like, he couldn’t get enough of them. That was when I had the idea that he might also love the Find It games. He got one that was specifically geared for young kids for his 4th birthday and he still loves playing with it a year later.

You would think looking for things would get old, especially when you’ve found them a thousand times before, but not for him. That’s is what sparked this most recent project. We’re driving all the way to Disney World this summer (15+ hour drive, one way) and I thought this would be a great way to keep him entertained on our trip.

Even better, it’s so super simple that you can easily make more than one in different themes. In case you’re wondering, yes, I’m totally going to make a Disney themed one. It’s too easy and to much fun not to.

DIY Find It Game Materials

Small Clean Empty Bottle
White Rice
Food Coloring (Color of Choice)
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Slime Charms Pack (I used this one)
E6000

Step 1

First, add your rice into a resealable bag.

Step 2

Next, add in your food coloring.

Tip:

You will have to play around with the amount of food coloring needed. The amount will vary, especially based on the color.

Step 3

Then seal your bag and shake your rice to color. If your rice is still too light after shaking, add in more food coloring and shake some more.

Step 4

Now cover your baking sheet with a layer of parchment paper.

Step 5

Next, pour your colored rice onto the baking sheet and let it set out to dry.

Note:

Technically, the rice absorbs the coloring very quickly but some of can still rub off on your charms and your bottle. Keep the bottle clear by taking the time to let the rice dry.

Step 6

After the rice is dried, add it to your bottle. Do not fill the bottle all the way to the top. Take into account the room for your slime charms and also leave room to shake the mixture.

Step 7

Now add your slime charms to the bottle. I used 1 of each letter I could find in the set and then some of the picture ones as well.

Optional:

Take a picture of some of your slime charms before adding them to your container. Then print the photo in a wallet size and tape it to the bottle for kids to use as a search guide.

Step 8

Put the lid on and shake up your mixture to incorporate the slime charms.

Step 9

Once the charms and rice are mixed, take the lid off and add a layer of E6000 along the inside of the lid.

Step 10

Return the lid to the container and set the bottle on its side to dry. Try to keep the rice and charms from touching the lid so that they don’t get stuck in any glue that seeps down.

Step 11

Allow your glue to dry 24 hours before playing with your new DIY find it game.

It’s definitely time to start saving those juice bottles. Now you can keep little ones entertained no matter how long your road trip is. This easy DIY find it game is the perfect size for travel and easily customizable for your kiddos. Dye the rice in their favorite color and add in items that are fun for them.

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The night takes longer to get here in the summer but it’s still fun to stay up late and enjoy it with the kiddos. Now you can enjoy some outdoor fun during the day and after it gets dark. Find out how to make DIY sidewalk chalk the glows for all day and night fun!

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I love sidewalk chalk as much as (if not more than) the kiddos because there are so many fun things you can do with it. Of course, you can create masterpieces on the driveway but you can do so much more than that. Use it to make a hopscotch game or create a street hockey court. Seriously, can you think of a more versatile toy?

How do you make a fantastically versatile toy even better? You make it glow in the dark! That’s exactly what I did with this easy chalk recipe. Instead of using regular pigment powder, swap it out for glow in the dark powder. It’s truly that easy.

Glowing DIY Sidewalk Chalk Materials

2 Cups Plaster of Paris
1 and 1/3 Cups Water
Glow in the Dark Mica Powder in Assorted Colors
Medium Glass Mixing Bowl
4 Small Plastic Bowls
Mixing Utensils
Silicon Molds (I found mine at IKEA)

Step 1

First, add your plaster to a medium glass mixing bowl.

Step 2

Then add your water to the mixing bowl.

Step 3

Mix your water and plaster together until smooth.

Step 4

Once your plaster and water are mixed, separate the mixture into four smaller plastic bowls.

Tip:

Use plastic containers that you don’t mind getting ruined. You can totally wash them but it’s always a good idea to be safe rather than sorry.

Step 5

Add different colors of glow in the dark mica powder to each bowl of plaster mix.

Step 6

Carefully mix the mica powder into the plaster mix. The mica powder can be messy and get everywhere so go slowly until it is worked into the mixture.

Tip:

I found that plastic forks work best to incorporate the mica powder instead of spoons. They also work better for placing the mixture into the molds.

Step 7

Next, fill your silicon molds with the different color mixtures.

Step 8

Allow your molds to set until the plaster dries.

Step 9

Pop your sidewalk chalk out and enjoy! Let them “charge” in the sun all day for fun after dark fun!

Bonus Tip

If you want the backs of the chalk to be smooth, sand them down on concrete until smooth. Then brush off the dust. Obviously you don’t really need to do this, especially if it’s just for the kiddos to play with. If you want to give them as a gift, however, you may want to give it a try.

Once you know how to make DIY sidewalk chalk that glows you’ll be set for summer fun with the kiddos. Let the kids create masterpieces on the porch then take them outside after the sun goes down to check out their glowing creations. It’s yet another way to enjoy sidewalk chalk! What other ways will you play with your new glowing sidewalk chalk? I’d love to hear in the comments!

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DIY Green Glow in the Dark Slime Recipe
How to Play Glow Stick Tag
Easy DIY Glow Frisbee
Sidewalk Chalk Board Game – Views from a Step Stool