For most kids, Labour Day weekend is their last taste of freedom before the school year begins. It’s also a wonderful time to reconnect as a family and plan some time together.

This Labour Day weekend, do something fun and unique with your family. Whatever the age of your children, I think you’ll find a great suggestion below. And the best part? We are keeping it low cost. You really don’t need mega-bucks to have a mega-good time! Let the fun begin!

Top 10 Budget Ideas for Labour Day Weekend Fun

1. Dollar Stores Crafts. Bring home a selection of great odds and ends for crafts. For $20, you can get lots of stuff! Share with your kids and tell them to make whatever they want with what you’ve bought. (Add some glue sticks, scissors, etc.). Make sure that you join them and get creative!

2. Croquet. A croquet set is inexpensive and so much fun! Maybe the neighbours will join you and you can make it a Croquet Event with a pot luck after.

3. Bubbles. Yes, bubbles! At a dollar or two a bottle, you’ll have a blast! Make sure there is a bottle for everyone.

4. Scavenger Hunt. This can be a great activity, especially for older children. There’s a little work involved in organizing, but the cost is low and the fun factor is high! Have a prize for the winner. If you have enough participants, form teams.

5. Old-Time Fun. When I was a kid, we played jump rope a lot. A long rope with a bunch of kids and cute little songs. Why not get a game of skipping going in your neighbourhood? You just need a full length skipping rope and a lot of energy! Double Dutch anyone?

6. Water Balloons. A good old fashioned water balloon fight is great fun. It’s so affordable and the kids will love it.

7. Redecorate a Room. If your kids are a little older, a Labour Day weekend project to redecorate a room may be a super family event. Choose a room that the whole family uses – a recreation room, bathroom, etc. Choose paints and fabrics together and give them tasks to help with painting, etc. Really listen to their ideas!

8. Whatever happened to. . .Kids today often don’t know how to knit, needlepoint, woodwork, etc. Take the time to teach them. It will preserve the tradition and they will acquire a new skill.

9. Photo field trip. Head to an interesting spot and take some pictures. Bring your digital cameras if you have them and include some disposable cameras so that everyone has one. After you’re done you can print the pictures and choose a few to make a collage to frame and hang in your home.

10. Pizza party. Everyone loves pizza right? How about making one at home? The kids can help with rolling the dough, sprinkling the cheese and chopping the ingredients. When it’s all done, serve it in the backyard picnic style.

These are just a few cheap and cheerful suggestions to get you started. Whatever you do this holiday weekend, have fun, play safe and hug your family lots!

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