Summer is finally here. The sun is shining, the children's summer holiday has started, and you might already feel it at home – the days are long, the temperature is high, and the kids manage to ask "What are we going to do?" several times even before breakfast. We've gathered a bunch of great and fun ideas for you and your children so you can enjoy the summer with plenty of entertainment and play.
Currently, we're experiencing one of the summer's first heatwaves, and although it's lovely with lots of sunshine, it also requires a bit of extra creativity to keep the children happy, cool, and entertained. Fortunately, a good summer vacation doesn't need to be filled with big plans or expensive outings.
Quite the opposite.
Often, it's the simplest moments that children remember best. A spontaneous trip to the beach. A water fight in the garden. A garden game with the whole family. An ice cream on the terrace. Or an afternoon where phones are put away, and everyone just plays together.
At Lirum Larum Leg, we adore those kinds of summer days. Days where play is the main activity, and togetherness means more than a busy vacation schedule.
Summer holidays with children don’t need to be planned to the last detail
As parents, you can easily feel that summer vacation should be packed with activities. But children rarely need a tight schedule.
They need time.
Time to play.
Time to be a little bored.
Time to invent things.
Time with us.
When we allow space for free play, something magical happens. Imagination is allowed to blossom, relationships are strengthened, and children often come up with the very best games themselves.
It could be a treasure hunt in the garden, a sandcastle on the beach, or a water fight that turns into hours of laughter.
Ready for a beach trip with the kids?
On the hottest summer days, there's almost no better place than the beach.
Here, children can run freely, collect seashells, build sandcastles, catch small crabs, and cool off in the water. A beach trip quickly becomes a full-day experience if the bag is packed with the right gear.
With us, you'll find everything that makes the beach trip a bit easier and a lot more fun.
See the full selection here
Here you will find among other things:
- UV clothing and swimwear for warm summer days
- Water shoes for little feet
- Armbands and life vests
- Beach toys and sand kits
- Beach tents with shade
- Soft and practical towels and ponchos
- Practical beach bags
One of our favorites is the delightful sand kits from Compacttoys that invite hours of creative play by the water's edge. Here, sand quickly becomes cakes, ice cream, castles, channels, and imaginative landscapes, all while fine motor skills and imagination are stimulated.
Water play is the big summer savior
When the temperature creeps above 25 degrees, water is almost always a hit.
It doesn't have to be a big pool or a water park. In fact, a small inflatable pool, a water track, or a fun sprinkler can provide hours of entertainment at home in the garden.
In our Water play category, you'll find plenty of inspiration for hot summer days.
Here you will find among other things:
- Pools in beautiful designs
- Air mattresses
- Water tracks
- Bath toys
- Goggles and snorkel sets
- Swim armbands and rings
- Fun toys for both pool and beach
The best part about water play is that the kids get to move their bodies, cool down, and use their imagination. At the same time, it's an activity that both younger and older children can enjoy together.
Outdoor play creates happy summer memories
The summer is the perfect opportunity to take play outside.
It doesn't actually take much.
A ball.
A jump rope.
A piece of chalk.
A garden game.
Suddenly, the whole garden becomes a playground.
In our Outdoor play category, you'll find lots of ideas for active summer days.
Outdoor play enhances motor skills, balance, and coordination, but most importantly, it gives children the chance to just be kids.
10 easy summer activities with kids
Need ideas for the summer holiday? Here are some of our favorites:
- Build a giant sandcastle on the beach.
- Have a water fight in the garden.
- Catch crabs from the pier.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch.
- Fly a kite on the beach.
- Organize a mini-Olympics with garden games.
- Draw with chalk on the terrace.
- Create a treasure hunt in the garden.
- Play with water balloons.
- End the day with a board game on the terrace.
The best summer days are often the ones where not much was planned.
When the sun sets, the coziness continues
After a long day with beach, water, and play, there’s something special about gathering around a game.
Board games provide relaxation after a day full of impressions and create cozy moments where both children and adults can be together.
In our Games category, you'll find many games for different ages.
There are both classic family games, educational games, and cozy games for the youngest, so everyone can join in.
And if the weather suddenly changes, games are also a fantastic indoor activity.
Find more great ideas for rainy summer holidays here.
Summer is about presence
We don’t think children remember how many activities they did.
They remember the feeling.
Building sandcastles with mom.
Playing Kubb with dad.
Being chased through the sprinkler.
Eating strawberries on the terrace.
Laughing together.
It’s precisely the small moments that turn into big summer memories.
And if we can also put our phones away and be present in the moment, then we've already given the children some of the very best that summer holidays can offer.
FAQ – Summer with children
What can you do with children during the summer holidays?
There are plenty of options. Beach trips, water play, garden games, outdoor activities, picnics, treasure hunts, ball games, and creative activities are all great ways to create enjoyable summer days.
How do you keep children occupied during a heatwave?
Water play is one of the best solutions. Pools, sprinklers, water tracks, and beach trips offer both cooling and active play.
What should you bring to the beach with children?
It's a good idea to pack UV clothing, water shoes, armbands or life vests, a beach tent, towels, sunscreen, water bottles, and beach toys.
Which outdoor activities are good for children?
Garden games, ball games, jumping rope, balance games, kite flying, and free play in the garden enhance both motor skills, imagination, and cooperation.
What can you do with children if it rains during the summer holidays?
Board games, puzzles, creative projects, and reading aloud are great activities. Find more inspiration here!
Have a great summer!!
