It’s August!! It’s time for back to school, last minute vacations and the hot dog days of summer. CSRA Kids wants you to end the summer with a bang. Here is a list of 31 fun and affordable things to do in August.

20 Cheap and Fun Ideas for August!

1. Visit the Veggie Farmers Market! They have fun activities for the kids and fresh produce. Aug 1st.

2. Wednesday is all about story times! Check our events calendar to find a story time near you.

3. Kick off the High School Football Season with Chick-Fil-A of North Augusta! Inflatables, Bubbles, Players, and Cheerleaders. Free! Aug 3rd.

3. Check out the 8th Annual Back to School Bash at Diamond Lakes Community Center. Free. Aug 4th.

4. Need a babysitter? Sign up for Kids Night Out at the Kroc Center.  $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Aug 4th.

5. Hike and Craft at Mistletoe State Park. $2.00 to craft and hike for free. Aug 5th.

6. Take the kiddos to Fit 4 School! Free school supplies, inflatables, a DJ and much more. Free. Aug 5th.

7. Kidsfest!!!! An interactive festival that engages play and the imagination. Free. Aug 5th.

8. Need a date night? Check out Swing and Sway at Phinizy Nature Park. Jazz, Food Vendors, and Dancing. $10 in advance. Aug 5th.

9. Auggies Birthday and Mascot Mania at Augusta Greenjackets. Free Hotdog with a School Supply! 12 and Under are Free. Aug 6th.

10. Take your toddler to Jr. Lego Club at the Headquarters Library – Downtown Augusta. Ages 2-4. Free. Aug 7th.

11. Check out Puddle Ducks at Phinizy Nature Park. Crafts and Story Time. Ages 1-5. $5 on Aug 8th.

12. Get your yoga on! Kids summer yoga at Aiken County Library. Free. Aug 9th.

13. Movie for Special Needs at Diamond Lakes Library. Free. Aug 10th.

14. Wander through the Grovetown Farmers Market. Aug 12th.

15. Pony Rides and Barnyard Fun at Palmetto Stables. $5 for Crafts and $5 for Pony. Aug 12th.

16. Homeschoolers Unite! Check out the Homeschool Hub at Nancy Carson Library. Free. Aug 16th.

17. Buzz Buzz! Check out National Honey Bee Day at Phinizy Nature Park. Aug 19th.

18. It’s time for the Fall Consignment Event with Rhea Lana’s Martinez/Evans. Aug 20th – 23rd.

19. Solar Eclipse 2017! Check out this article for viewing parties across the CSRA. Aug 21st

20. Watch the Rubber Ducks float down the Savannah Rapids! Ducks start at $5. Aug 26th.

Preparing for back to school? Check out our Back to School Guide!!