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+100 Summer activities to do with your family in Naples, FL

The complete list of what to do with your family everyday! (Free or cheap)

By Kelly J Suarez, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Naples, FL May 24, 2021

Looking for activities to do this summer with your kids in Naples, FL?

Here is an idea! bookmark this list; it will help to make fun plans with your kids! 

Print the list and try a new thing every day!

Community Park / Playground

  1. Anthony Park
  2. Cambier Park
  3. Can U dig it
  4. Baker Park 
  5. Sugden Regional Park, Click here to watch a video.
  6. Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes 
  7. East Naples Community Park
  8. Pelican Bay Community Park
  9. River Park Community Center
  10. East Naples Community Park 

Splash Pad

  1. Baker Park
  2. Vineyards Community Park 
  3. Fleischmann Park 

Swim at

  1. Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes - Aquatic Facility
  2. Golden Gate Aquatics Complex
  3. Sun-N-Fun Lagoon (Opening this summer)
  4. River Park Aquatic Center

Library click here for more information

  1. Visit the library
  2. Join the summer reading program 
  3.  Zoom into Storytime, Tuesdays
  4. Youth virtual programs 

Beach, Click here to watch our family sunset video

  1. Barefoot Beach Blvd
  2. Clam Pass
  3. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
  4. Via Miramar
  5. Naples Pier
  6. Lowdermilk Park 
  7. Vanderbilt Beach 

Dog park

  1. Naples Dog Park
  2. Veterans Community Park
  3. Bonita Springs Dos Park
  4. Canine Cove in Marco Island

Walking Trail

  1. Gordon River Greenway Park
  2. The Naples Preserve, fun video here
  3. Freedom Park
  4. Sabal Palm Hiking Trail, Trailhead Parking
  5. Serenity Park
  6. Sugden Regional Park
  7. Rivers Road Preserve 
  8. Caribbean Gardens

Skate

  1. Fleischmann Edge Skate Park
  2. Wheels BMX Skate Park

More Ideas

  1. Horse lessons at Reddawn’s Magical Pony Parties
  2. Staycation at one of the greats hotels that we have in town (they usually have promos for locals)
  3. Go for ice cream
  4. Bike
  5. FREE Bowling for kids all SUMMER, click here for more information
  6. Family movies $1 (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, all summer long) at Regal   
  7. INPLAY FAMILY FUN
  8. Whiz Kids
  9. Cmon Golisano Children's Museum of Naples
  10. Kids make their pizza at IL Primo & Wings on Wednesday, click here for more information  
  11. Bear Island Big Cypress national preserve
  12. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 
  13. Observation deck at Naples Airport
  14. Walk Coastland Mall
  15. Walk Mercato
  16. Chuck E. Cheese
  17. Open gym at MY GYM
  18. Check Groupon, they always have great deals
  19. Play mini-golf
  20. Visit a Farmers Market
  21. Wait until it's dark and lay outside and stargaze
  22. Play with clay
  23. Make Playdough
  24. Kayak or Paddleboard 
  25. Meet with family or friends and rent a boat
  26. Run a family 5k or fun run
  27. Paint kindness rocks
  28. Make homemade ice cream
  29. Make slime
  30. Make homemade playdoh
  31. Vacation Bible School at a local church
  32. Plant a garden
  33. Go fishing
  34. Go to a kids spa
  35. See the best of Naples on board with Naples Trolley Tours 
  36. Find kids eat free at a local restaurant (see our article with all the information)
  37. Treat your kids with homemade chocolate pancakes, click here for the recipe 
  38. Have a cookout with neighbors
  39. Pack a picnic lunch and go to Sugden Regional Park
  40. Volunteer at an animal shelter 
  41. Go for tea at Brambles English Tea Room
  42. Have a backyard bonfire with S'mores 
  43. Make S'mores in your air fryer and play a family game
  44. Make popcorn and watch a movie with your family 
  45. Go for frozen yogurt and load it with fun toppings
  46. Grab your gear and head to the nearest park for a game of tennis, baseball, basketball, or volleyball
  47. Have a backyard campout and catch fireflies
  48. Sign up for dance classes
  49. Sign up for gymnastics classes
  50. Set up a Lemonade Stand and donate the proceeds to a local charity
  51. Attend or host a sidewalk chalk contest
  52. Organize a kickball tournament
  53. Run through the sprinkler
  54. Check our event calendar for more fun things to do!
  55. Play flashlight tag
  56. Make a cool breakfast with the help of your kids, click here for an idea.  
  57. Start a collection
  58. Watch fireworks
  59. Make a paper airline
  60. Watch a thunderstorm
  61. Draw a cartoon
  62. Go to the Dollar Store and buy crafts to make at home with your kids
  63. Play Jenga at Celebrity Park
  64. Eat great food at Celebrity Park and enjoy the view
  65. Treat yourself with a nice salad, click here for an idea
  66. Find great kids activities at Pure Florida
  67. Visit Collier County Museums 
  68. Visit one of these restaurants https://naples.macaronikid.com/articles/6095e08776383e0d24d944d6/13-naples%2C-fl-restaurants-our-kids-love

Adventure outside of Naples

  1. Sun Splash, Cape Coral
  2. Boardroom Aquariums
  3. Edison & Ford Winter Estates
  4. Lakes Park
  5. Sky Zone Trampoline Park
  6. Big Cypress National Preserve
  7. Imaginarium, Fort Myers 
  8. Frank E. Mackle Community Park, Marco island 
  9. Visit Snook Inn for nice food and entertainment 
  10. Sanibel Island Shelling 
  11. Springtime farms & Adventure Park on Fort Myers 
  12. The Shell Factory and Nature Park
  13. Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (Free for kids under 5, registration is required) 
  14. HeadPinz, Fort Myers 
  15. Everglades Wonder Gardens

More?

  1. Check these printable ideas here. 

Do you have more ideas? Please send me an email at mackidnaples@macaronikid.com, all the community will benefit from this information. 


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