Summer Outdoor Water Play

Throwing the sprinkler out in the yard will only entertain for so long. Here are some outdoor water activities that look fun (and easy)!

Author:: Erica Fehrman
Updated:: Dec 18, 2018
Original:: Jun 17, 2013

We've already played in the sprinkler at least six times. By July the kids will be looking for something else to do, and if I don't provide it they'll getdestructivecreative with the hose and each other.

Summer Water Play

Here are some fun ideas I found around the interwebs.

water balloon pinata

Water Balloon Piñata by Ziggity Zoom

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rainbow bubble snake

Rainbow Bubble Snakes by Housing A Forest

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water blob fun

How to Make A Water Blob by Ginger Snap Crafts

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ice boats for summer

Ice Boats on A Tin Foil River by Reading Confetti

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Colored Water Play

Colored Water Play by Teach Preschool

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Sponge Bombs

Summer Sponge Bombs by Skip to My Lou

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Water Play Area

Water Play Construction Area by "Sun Hats & Wellie Boots"

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Washing all of our bikes/scooters/big wheels/skateboards is always a fun time, too!

What's on your hot list for summer water play?

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