5 Free Things You Can Do With Kids

Having kids can be expensive, especially when you're keeping them entertained during the school holidays. Sometimes everything you look at seems to have gone up in price or got very expensive and I know from experience how it feels to sit scrolling through your phone at things to do with the kids only to realise you can't afford them.

So, here's 5 free things you can do with kids.

A trip to the park
Most kids love a trip to the park but if you're regulars at the local swings your kids might not feel all that excited. 

Change things up a bit and go to a different park, maybe one you've not been to before and let them wear their favourite fancy dress costume.

Pets at Home (aka the free zoo)
Kids love animals, but a trip to the Zoo can be expensive so why not try what I refer to as the free zoo, Pets at Home!!

Have a wander round and count the fish, say hello to the latest bunnies and see how many hamsters are running in the wheels. We've already been twice in the last week!

Nature Reserve
Pull on your wellingtons and make use of your local nature reserve. Like a trip to the park, if you're already regulars try a different one.

Take some old cereal or oats to feed the birds and ducks. If you're local reserve charges for parking, consider parking slightly further away to avoid the expensive.

Spotting Activities
Spotting activities are an activity that we've done for years in Girlguiding, especially when out on walks. That lead me to create these seasonal spotting activities.

Head out for a stroll and see if you spot any of the things on the list. 

Free Events
Here in the UK many of our local councils run a selection of free events, both in term time and holiday time.

Head over to your local councils website and look for the 'What's on Where' section to see what they have to offer. Events vary and can include sports, crafts, dancing and family fun days.

Most of all though, have fun it's free! 

Mummy Snowy Owl
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