8 Things Kids Did in the 1960s

Riding Bicycles: Bike rides were a common pastime, often the main mode of transportation for kids to explore their neighborhoods .

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1. Playing Outside Until Dark: Kids would play outside with neighborhood friends until they were called in for dinner or it got too dark.

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Listening to Vinyl Records: With the popularity of bands like The Beatles, many kids spent time listening to music on record players .

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Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons: Shows like "Scooby-Doo" and "The Flintstones" were popular among children .

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Collecting Baseball Cards: This was a popular hobby, with kids trading cards with friends and keeping their favorites .

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Going to the Drive-In Theater: Families often enjoyed films together at the local drive-in, a staple of 1960s culture .

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Playing Board Games: Classic games like "Monopoly" and "Clue" were common household staples .

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Reading Comic Books: Kids enjoyed comics, with superheroes like Spider-Man and Batman being particularly popular .

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