40+ Free Summer Printable Activities for Kids
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Whether you’re trying to beat summer boredom, looking for screen-free activities, or just need something calm to keep little hands busy while you finish your iced coffee (again, we’ve all been there), this roundup has you covered.
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Where Can I Find Free Summer Printable Activities for Kids?
We’ve got tons of fun and educational printables—from word games and puzzles to coloring pages and crafts. Everything is free to download and super easy to use.
Each link below takes you to a whole blog post, where you’ll find:
- A quick description of the printable
- Tips or instructions
- And of course—the download! We provide both US Letter and A4 paper sizes.
Our download buttons are ALWAYS purple. You’ll find the buttons inside a dashed, purple outline box, typically towards the end of the blog post.
Print your favorites, mix and match a few, or bookmark the whole list for when the kids need something to do (quietly!) on those “I’m bored!” summer days. And yes—there’s even a little something in here just for you, because grown-ups deserve a break too!
Word Games & Puzzles
These printable word activities are great for keeping brains busy without it feeling like school. From classic word searches to creative scrambles and word-building games, they’re perfect for quiet play indoors or on the go.
- Free Printable Summertime Word Finding Game – A simple “how many words can you find?” activity for summer.
- Free Printable Shark Word Scrambles – Unscramble sea-themed words for a fun brain workout.
- Free Printable Summer Beach Word Search – A classic word hunt with a sunny, beachy twist.
- Free Printable Shark Word Searches – Dive into ocean words with these themed searches.
- Free Watermelon Word Scramble Printable for Summer – Sweet and simple fun for word lovers.
- Free Printable Shark Week Word Finding Game – See how many words you can find using the letters provided!
Hidden Object Games (I Spy)
Kids love a good search-and-find! These “I Spy” printables are full of fun details to spot—and they’re a great way to build focus and visual skills without any extra prep from you.
- Free Printable Summer Hidden Objects Game (I Spy Summer) – Search for fun summertime items in this vibrant printable.
- Free Printable Sharks Hidden Objects Game (I Spy Sharks) – Spot the sneaky sea creatures!
- Free Printable Watermelon I Spy Game – Watermelon-themed I Spy for fruity summer fun.
Sudoku for Kids
A gentle intro to logic puzzles! These picture-based sudoku printables are ideal for younger kids who aren’t quite ready for numbers but still love a challenge.
- Free Printable Watermelon Sudoku Puzzles – Adorable fruit-themed sudoku fun.
- Free Printable Shark Picture Sudoku – Match pictures instead of numbers—perfect for beginners.
- Free Printable Summer Picture Sudoku – Seasonal images to challenge little minds.
Love Shark Week?
If your kids can’t get enough of the shark-themed fun, check out our Printable Shark Week Activity Pack in the shop! It’s packed with even more games, puzzles, and activities—all ready to print and enjoy.
There are 20 activities and 500+ pages in this huge activity pack!
Suggested Art Supplies
Having some basic art supplies on hand is always helpful when using our free printables. You don’t need everything on the list, but we wanted to share some of our Amazon favorites!
- Crayola Super Tips are excellent markers for all ages.
- Try Ohuhu Maui Dual-Tipped Water-Based Markers with a brush and a fine tip for adult coloring pages.
- Enjoy using crayons? You can’t go wrong with Classic Crayolas.
- Do you prefer colored pencils? For kids, try Crayola, and for adults, we love Faber-Castel colored pencils for their beautiful blending.
- Prismacolor is another brand of coloring pencils that we love to use.
- Crayola also has fun scented pencils, bringing coloring pages alive with aromas!
- Like to paint? Then, a watercolor palette will unleash the artist within.
- Want to add some sparkle? Add glitter! Crayola has a 25-count set and a 9-count set of glitter glue.
Tracing & Early Learning
Designed for preschoolers and early learners, these tracing sheets help build fine motor skills—and keep little hands busy in the process!
- Free Printable Shark Line Tracing Sheets – Helps younger kids practice pencil control.
- Free Printable Summer Tracing Lines Activity Sheets – Sunny lines and curves to trace for fine motor skill development.
Coloring Pages
From sharks and rainbows to mandalas and unicorns, these coloring pages offer a calming creative break. Some are simple for kids, and others are more detailed (perfect if you want to join in too!).
- Free Printable Summer Coloring Pages – Flip-flops, sunshine, and everything summer.
- Free Printable Shark Coloring Pages – Full of toothy smiles and underwater fun.
- Free Printable Rainbow Coloring Pages – Bright and cheerful rainbows to color in.
- Free Printable Unicorn Coloring Book – Magical creatures for imaginative coloring.
- Super Sweet Unicorn Coloring Pages – Unicorns, rainbows, and all things sparkly!
- Free Ocean Mandalas to Print & Color – Intricate designs inspired by the sea.
- Free Printable Flower Mandalas To Color – Beautiful floral patterns for all ages.
We have tons more coloring pages in the Purple Pumpkin Printables shop for you to check out next!
Matching Games & Memory Cards
Classic matching games with fun summer themes—great for concentration, memory skills, or just a quick and easy indoor activity on a hot (or rainy) day.
- Free Printable Shark Memory Matching Cards – Great for memory skills and shark fans!
- Free Printable Summer Memory Card Game – Play solo or with a friend to match summer symbols.
- Free Printable Watermelon Memory Game Cards – Juicy fun with a fruity twist!
Shadow Matching
These printables are a fun twist on visual discrimination games. Kids match each item to its shadow—great for early learning and pattern recognition.
- Free Printable Summer Shadow Matching Activity – Spot the silhouette to test visual recognition.
- Free Printable Shark Shadow Matching Worksheets – Match each shark to its shadow.
- Free Printable Watermelon Shadow Matching Activity – A fruity way to build early learning skills.
Bingo Fun
Print-and-play bingo cards for Shark Week, summer parties, or just a fun family game night. Minimal prep needed—just grab some markers and play!
- Free Printable Summer Bingo Cards – Print and play classic summer bingo.
- Free Printable Shark Bingo Cards – Great for Shark Week parties or rainy day play.
- Free Printable Watermelon Bingo Cards – Add some sweet fun to game time.
Mazes & Puzzle Strip Games
Simple but satisfying—these printables include mazes and cut-apart strip puzzles that are perfect for independent quiet time or travel bags.
- Free Printable Shark Mazes – Navigate through twisty paths to find the way out!
- Free Printable Shark Puzzle Strips – Cut, mix, and solve strip-style puzzles.
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Build-An-Animal Printables
Print, cut, and glue your way to a whole animal kingdom! These buildable animals are hands-on, screen-free fun—ideal for crafty afternoons or rainy day projects.
- Free Printable Unicorn Template – Color & Build A Unicorn
- Build A Unicorn – Free Printable Paper Unicorn Template
- Build Hua Hua the Panda – Free Printable
- Build A Cow – Free Printable Holstein Dairy Cow & Bull Templates
- Free Printable Build-A-Pig
- Free Printable Build-A-Dog
- Build-A-Rabbit – Free Printable Paper Rabbit Template
- Free Printable Build A Rooster
- Build-A-Tiger – Free Printable
- Build An Ox – Free Printable Template
Summer Extras
A couple of bonus printables to add even more summer fun—including a bucket list to track your adventures.
- Free Summer Bucket List Printable – Keep track of all the fun things you want to do before summer ends.
- Free Printable Do You Want To Build An Olaf? (Summer Edition!) – A summer twist on the Frozen favorite!
- Free Printable Summer Coloring Pages for Adults + Calendar Sheet – Take a quiet moment for yourself—this one’s for you!
- Also available: Summer-Themed Printable Journal to Color (in our shop)
That’s A Wrap on Summer Fun!
Whether you print one activity or the whole list, we hope these Free Summer Printable Activities for Kids bring a little extra fun (and peace!) to your season. They’re perfect for staycations, lazy afternoons, and everything in between.
Want even more?
Some of our freebies have coordinating products in our shop—Purple Pumpkin Printables. Be sure to check them out!
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