Summer Activities - Fun Summer Activities for Toddlers

Enjoy summer sun with these simple and delightful outdoor activities for early walkers and young kids.

Ever find yourself stuck in the house thinking, "What on earth are we going to do today?" Well, fret no more. Keep your kids happy and busy with this list of fun summer activities.

Bubble blowing is the perfect summer or spring activity for young children. Plus, in addition entertaining your toddler, it might also support language development.

30 Days of Summer Fun is a 30-day newsletter packed with all the fun ideas for projects, crafts, food and outings featured on this page -- but it comes directly to you via e-mail! In addition, you'll find tips on how to make your summer safe and keep your children healthy all season long.

Parents of Toddlers share their best tips for road trips.

Taking a road trip with toddlers in tow can be just as fun and less expensive than a traditional vacation involving air travel. Follow these tips to stay safe, make the most of your time on the road and keep your sanity intact.

How to make Fourth of July popsicles, much like the "bomb-pops" you used to buy from the ice cream man.

Take this quiz and test your knowledge of pool safety.

How to make suncatchers with older infants and toddlers. A quick, fun activity that requires few materials.

Recipe for Salsa. Mild enough for your youngest to enjoy. Jalepenos optional!

A recipe for watermelon ice. Perfect for hot summer days.

A quick tip to cut down on popsicle mess with infants and toddlers.

Here are a variety of musical instruments you can make at home for your toddlers and preschoolers.

Little hands love stimulation, and these playdough recipes will keep them busy for a long time. All can be made at home with standard pantry ingredients.

Painting helps active toddlers learn fine motor skills and encourages them to explore the feel of different textures. Stimulate your child with these recipes for paints that you can make right at home.

Easy recipes for bubbles you can have fun with indoors or outdoors.

Large dry erase boards and chalkboards can be expensive, but they are a fun way to give your child a ready and renewable space for creative art. Here's how you can make your own.

Here is a recipe for a carrot - banana smoothie that is suitable for older children, but also for infants who are already eating table food.

Recipe for one pan potatoes and chicken dijon. Just 20 minutes and dinner's ready.

A quick and easy recipe for strawberry shortcake that you can make with the kids.

The ideal sand and water table is safe, durable, and guaranteed to entertain and engage young kids for long stretches. How does the sand and water table fromo One Step Ahead measure up? See what we think.