Summer Activity Placemats
Summer is here and so is the chaos, in the best way possible! Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading out on a road trip, or just trying to survive a rainy afternoon indoors, we’ve got just the thing to keep the kids happily busy.
Say hello to these FREE printable Summer Activity Placemats! You get 5 totally unique designs, each one loaded with fun activities that are perfect for kids of all ages. No screens, no fuss just good old-fashioned summer fun right at the table!
What’s Included?
Each of the 5 placemats comes packed with a mix of activities so there’s always something new to do. Here’s what kids can look forward to:
- Word searches – Hunt for summer-themed words hiding in the grid
- Mazes – Twist and turn through fun summer-inspired paths
- Coloring sections – Big, bold illustrations just waiting for a splash of color
- Tic-tac-toe grids – Classic two-player fun, no setup needed
- How many can you find? – Spot and count hidden summer objects scattered on the page
- Word unscrambles – Unscramble silly mixed-up summer words for a brain-tickling challenge
- Dot to dot – Connect the dots to reveal a surprise summer picture
When to Use These Placemats
These are an absolute must-have for:
- Summer meals at home – Keep the kids occupied while you get dinner on the table (or sneak a quiet moment to yourself!)
- Backyard BBQs and cookouts – Set them out at the kids’ table for instant, no-prep entertainment
- Road trips and travel – Tuck a few in your bag with some crayons and you’re golden
- Restaurants – Way better than staring at a phone while waiting for the food to arrive
- Summer camps or playdates – A fun group activity that everyone can enjoy at the same time
- Rainy day rescues – When “I’m bored” strikes, these are ready to save the day
Print one for each kid, or stack up a bunch for a party or road trip. However you use them, we hope they bring smiles, keep little hands busy, and make your summer just a little bit easier!
How to Download & Start Coloring
All of our coloring pages come as high-res PDFs and are made to print perfectly on standard US letter paper (8.5″ x 11″). Whether you’re going old-school with crayons or fancy with digital tools, it’s super simple!
If You Want to Print:
- Click the design you want and it will open in a new tab.
- Save it to your device or print it directly from your browser.
- Get your crayons, markers, or colored pencils and have fun!
If You Prefer Digital Coloring:
- Click the image to open the PDF.
- Download it to your tablet or computer.
- Open it in a coloring app. Procreate, GoodNotes, and Adobe Fresco are all great options.
New to digital coloring? Check out this beginner’s guide to using Procreate! or Watch this quick GoodNotes tutorial!
Free Summer Activity Placemats
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Why Kids Will Love It
There’s something for every kind of kid in this set – the puzzle lover, the artist, the competitive tic-tac-toe champion, and the one who just wants to color everything in sight. Each placemat feels like a little adventure of its own, so kids stay engaged way longer than you’d expect. Plus, there’s no “right way” to use them, they can jump between activities, color outside the lines, and make it totally their own. It’s the kind of simple, screen-free fun that kids get genuinely excited about!
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All coloring pages are for personal use only so color, craft, and enjoy to your heart’s content at home or in the classroom, just please don’t use them for commercial purposes.
