Bring back the nostalgia with a blast from the past!
It’s time to ditch the screens and dive into 90’s themed family fun. Whether you’re looking to get outside, relive those classic toys and games, or get creative with DIY crafts, we’ve got you covered. Trust us—this is going to be all that and a big bag of chips!
We understand the importance of a childhood filled with laughter, exploration, and the kind of play that creates lifelong memories. So, we put together the ultimate 90s-themed summer activity list that blends unplugged fun, creativity, and a serious dose of nostalgia.
In a world where screens are everywhere, giving your child a 90s-style summer is more than just a throwback, it’s a chance to slow down, reconnect, and let kids be kids. These activities aren’t just fun, they support learning, creativity, movement, and social-emotional growth. It might just transport you straight back to your favorite 90s summer ever!
- Running through the sprinkler
- Cool off and run wild in your backyard!
- Slip ‘N Slide showdown
- Who can slide the furthest without wiping out?!
- Riding bikes with friends
- Gather the crew, grab some helmets, and hit the pavement!
- Play tag or hide-and-seek
- Run like you just heard “Pizza rolls are ready!”
- Jump rope, or Double Dutch
- Jump in, jump out, and show ‘em what you’re all about—just like recess in 1996!
- Sidewalk chalk art and hopscotch
- Turn the driveway into your own masterpiece, then hop your way to victory.
- Backyard camping
- Campfires, flashlights, and ghost stories? Now that’s what we call da bomb!
- Skip-It and Bop It
- The ultimate test of 90s kid skills—twist it, bop it, bring it!
- Hula hoops and yo-yos
- Spin it, swirl it, rock it—skills so fresh, they’re straight outta recess!
- Board games outside! Life, Trouble, Candy Land, or Uno on a picnic table
- Roll the dice, flip the card, and bring the heat—it’s game time, home skillet!
- Play with toys in a sandbox
- Backyard beach party? As if! Grab your buckets, we’re goin’ full 90s sandbox mode!
- Friendship bracelet making
- Friendship goals, but make it neon and tied with love.
- Bead lizards and gimp keychains
- If your 90s summer didn’t include bead lizards and plastic lace, did it even happen?
- Puffy paint on t-shirts or tote bags
- Custom tees and totes? Talk to the hand—this is totally original art!
- Tie-dyeing everything
- Keep it bright, keep it bold—tie-dye vibes are totally tubular, dude!
- Sticker albums
- Relive the classic fun of swapping stickers and completing your favorite collections.
With so much of childhood happening on screens today…
A 90s-style summer is more than just a throwback, it’s a way to encourage active play, creativity, and connection!
The developmental benefits of these activities include: motor skill development, creativity, self expression, social-emotional learning, and physical activity and coordination. These are great opportunities for parents to have some fun they remember from their childhood! Show your kids your best hula hoop skills (no judgment zone), or tell them about your old sticker collection while you build a new one together!