As Kindergarten came to a close for my daughter (tears!), I wanted to kick off summer in a big way. The first step was a pop-up party at the bus stop.

There are nearly 30 kids who get on and off at our bus stop, so you can imagine — that’s a lot of parents armed with water squirters.


In addition to the water fun, I turned my daughter’s lemonade stand into a Popsicle Stand. And set up shop with free Popsicles for all — with baby girl “in charge” of passing out the ice-cold treats.


Down the street, another bus stop was met with silly string and another 10 bags of flour!
If you are looking to kick off summer in a big way, I highly recommend a bus stop ambush (complete with Popsicles!). It could easily become tradition in your neighborhood too!

Download the Popsicle sign here.

Stacey - Seattle Mom Blog says
That is just the cutest idea! What a way to bring on summer!
Kerri (TheMaven) says
Such a cute idea! It’s not quite warm enough for squirt guns but it’s definitely warm enough for popsicles!
Debi@ Eat Sleep Travel Repeat says
That is the cutest darn thing. I love the water guns and the treats. My kids would be in heaven,
Ashley M says
That is so precious! I love her little popsicle stand 🙂
Crissy says
Summer really is all about Popsicle’s, isn’t it! I think I’ll break out a few for the kids today, it’s supposed to be a hot one.
Chelsea B. says
Very cute and fun idea! 🙂
bn100 says
Cute stand idea
Christina Gould says
What a nice tradition. Glad you’re daughter had such a good time. Thanks for sharing!
Marti Tabora says
Adorable! And who doesn’t love popsicles in the summer.
Cynthia R says
What a fun last day of school tradition and I love your free popsicles idea for the kids, what a nice extra treat!
Sara Zielinski says
This sounds like a fun idea for summer!
Angie says
What a great idea! I bet the kids were so thrilled!
Jessamine D. says
This is soooo cute. I love the tent! 🙂
Dinah G says
What a fun idea! My niece loves playing with water squirters. I’ll have to think of something similar to this. Thanks for the idea!
shaunie says
this is cool. we would love to do this during our summer time off
Maria Beas De Bonilla says
This is so cute and very bright ideas for my daughter’s birthday party. Thanks for sharing.
Natalie Brown says
Hi, What a great idea!! So fun. Your daughter is absolutely adorable in her popsicle stand. I love, love, love her hair!!
Elisabeth says
I love the idea of the bus stop ambush! Your daughter’s popsicle stand is adorable!
dina says
This is a great idea –so fun and creative!
Shannon says
What a fun thing to do with the kiddos. Thank you for sharing.
Robin says
What a fun idea, very memorable!
Helga says
I lover her little popsicle stand! She will sell a lot with her charm!
Jill Myrick says
She is too adorable. And I love the idea of setting up a free popsicle stand.
This would be a great idea for a block party of kids birthday party.
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Lesley F says
This is so precious! I love the stand
Birdiebee says
This is so awesome. The girls are real cuties. As a kid, my the neighborhood kids and I would have a kool-aid stand and do this for several years to make money. I love the idea of popsicles.
Sarah says
That is awesome! We’re hoping to upsize in the next year and my biggest request (aside from a pool) is a family friendly neighborhood like yours!
wendi watson says
wish i was there i love popsicles you may not have had any left to sell anyone else lol