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August Activities for Kids {FREE SUMMER ACTIVITY CALENDAR}

August Activities for Kids

As summer comes to an end, there’s still lots of time to have fun and learn this summer. Check out our August Activities for Kids. It includes our Free Summer Activity Calendar! These are some of our favorite ideas for August activities to do with your child.

Here are our top picks for August Themes and Activities for Kids…

August Activities for Kids
August Activities for Kids
  • End of Summer Activities
  • Ice Cream Activities
  • Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities
  • Explore India
  • Outdoor Summer Activities
  • Back to School Activities
  • August Books for Kids

You can use the table of content for easy reference to these fun summer activities for kids that we’ve divided into different August Themes for Kids.

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August Activities for Kids

August can be such a fun time to do things with kids as you wrap up the last full month of summer, We’ve included several fun themes that just shout summer fun together with your child.

Here is your chance to be sure you’ve checked everything off your Summer Bucket List.

Want more summer themes? Try these July Activities for Kids!

Sunrise with Kids for Summer Bucket List Idea

Take a moment this August to truly celebrate summer and all the special things you get to do as a kid.

You can head outdoors to enjoy these summer ideas:

  • Go on a nature hike
  • Have a picnic in the park or at the beach.
  • Visit a local zoo, aquarium, or museum.
  • Go swimming, boating, or fishing.
  • Have a barbecue or cookout.
  • Play outdoor games, such as tag, hide-and-seek, or frisbee.
  • Go camping or stargazing.

You can also just spend time indoors together when you:

  • Make a homemade ice cream sundae bar.
  • Have a movie marathon.
  • Have a talent show or karaoke contest.
  • Read a book together.
  • Play board games or card games.
  • Do arts and crafts projects.
  • Have a dance party.

This month’s themes are End of Summer, Ice Cream, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, India, Outdoor Activities, First Day of School and more.

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End of Summer Activities

Here are our favorite summer activities for kids, including a few keepsake ideas for their summer adventures.

  • Summer Scrapbook Activity
  • Ways to Remember Summer Vacation
  • Ways to Make Summer Memories Together
  • Summer Virtual Field Trips for Kids
  • Summer Science Experiments
  • Music Ideas for Summer Fun
  • Top 10 Everyday Objects for Summer Learning
  • Top 15 Summer Toys to Keep Kids Thinking
  • Cook Around the World with Books
Fun and easy ice cream math playdate ideas for preschool, preK, and kindergarten using supplies you already have in your home or classroom. Counting to 10, recognizing numbers, numerical order
The best collection of Ice Cream Books for Kids. Includes read alouds and activities too all about ice cream.
Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe Idea for Kids to Make with Friends for a Playdate or Class

Ice Cream Activities

One of my favorite things to do during the end of summer is to make ice cream with the kids. Here are a few fun ice cream activities, books and recipes to explore together.

  • Ice Cream Math Ideas
  • Host an Ice Cream Playdate
  • Virtual Ice Cream Field Trip
  • Ice Cream Books for Kids
  • Make Your Own Ice Cream
raspberry coconut muffins recipe
Chicka chicka Boom Boom activities for kids
Sidewalk Chalk drawing of coconut tree with letters on it inspired by the book Chicka chicka Boom Boom

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities

One fun little theme is the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to explore with your child. It’s a fun way to practice their letters and even kick off a school year as you celebrate coconut trees and more. Be sure to learn the song too!

  • Sidewalk Chalk Chicka Chicka Boom Boom ABC Game
  • 35+ Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities
  • Letter Stamping Craft for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
  • Coconut Bread Recipe for Kids
  • Coconut Raspberry Muffins
Books about India for Kids
Indian Samosas on plate

Explore India

One holiday that is celebrated in August is India’s Independence day. India was under British rule for about 200 years. India won it’s freedom on August 15, 1947. Here are a few ways to learn more about India and celebrate this special day with your child.

  • Children’s Books About India
  • Indian Somasa Recipe for Kids
  • India Flag Activity
  • Rakhi Videos for Kids
  • Create Your Own India Art Stamps
  • Rangoli Art Designs for Kids
  • Learn about New Delhi, India
Children holding sidewalk chalk to play learning activities
Large Purple Ball with hot pink stripes on grass with ball games for kids featured
20 Pool Noodle Activities for Kids

Outdoor Summer Activities

August means it’s the perfect time to have some extra time to head outdoors with the kids and play. These outdoors games and nature focused activities can be so much fun to do with your child.

  • 20+ Pool Noodle Activities
  • Drip Drip Drop Water Game
  • Water Table Ideas for Kids
  • Sidewalk Chalk Activities for Outdoor Learning
  • Screen Free Activities for Summer Fun
  • Helpful Tips for Staying Active this Summer
  • 10 Best Flowers to Grow with Kids
  • Outdoor Activities for Kids
  • Solar Science Activities
  • 15 Fun Ways to Spend More Time Outside
  • Ball Games for Kids
Back to School Pencil Themed Clothespins and Games
First Day of School Magic Dust with jar full of star sequins and glitter
DIY First Day of School Sign with Cardboard and Washi Tape

Back to School Activities

August means it’s time to start planning for back to school time. For many it may even be their first day of school. We have a collection of Back to School activities to help your child kick off their school year.

  • First Day of School Books
  • Beginning of Year Self Portrait
  • Back to School STEM Activities
  • Personalized Back to School Book (Printable)
  • Back to School Reading Interview
  • First Day of School Magic Dust Poem
  • Make a First Day of School Sign
Featured books for the first day of school books.
back to school themed stem activities for kids
Sensory Bottle Math Game with Crayons
  • Pencil Themed Kids Craft
  • Pencil Sight Word Game
  • Pencil STEM Activity
  • Personalized First Day of School Book (Printable)
  • Crayon Sensory Bottle Density Activity
  • Crayon STEM Activity
  • Crayon Graphing Activity

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The Best August Books for Kids

August Books for Kids

As you head into August, it’s a great time to make sure your child continues to read daily and get ready for school to begin. There are so many fun books to include this month to read and explore more.

These are part of our collection of the best summer books for kids!

And Then Comes Summer by Tom Brenner

I See Summer by Charles Ghigna

The Night Before Summer Vacation by Natasha Wing

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

Cannonball: A Fun, Summertime Read About Believing In Yourself and Having Fun by Sacha Cotter

Summer Supper by Rubin Pfeffer

Splat the Cat: I Scream for Ice Cream by Rob Scotton

Curious About Ice Cream (Smithsonian) by Bonnie Bader

Ice Cream: The Full Scoop by Gail Gibbons

Curious George and the Ice Cream Surprise by H. A. Rey

The Little Ice Cream Truck by Margery Cuyler

Ice Cream Summer by Peter Sís

The Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli

The Lady With The Alligator Purse by Nadine Bernard Westcott

Five Little Monkeys Sitting in a Tree by Eileen Christelow

Firenze’s Light: A Firefly Book about Gratitude, Compassion and Self-Appreciation by Jessica Collaco

The Very Lonely Firefly by Eric Carle

The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson

Over and Under the Rainforest by Kate Messner

A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee by Chris Van Dusen

  • Ice Cream Books for Kids
  • First Day of School Books
  • Children’s Books About India
  • Ocean Books for Kids
  • Counting Books
  • Alphabet Books
  • Shape Books
  • STEM Books for Kids
  • The Best Summer Books for Kids

August Activity Calendar

August Activity Calendar 2025
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You can download and print our August Activity calendar for free!

This August I hope you get a chance to just relax and enjoy each other’s company!

Want more ideas for summer fun? Download our Ultimate Summer Activity Calendar Bundle!

A collection of August activities for kids including free activity planner

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Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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