Ready to make some memories with your kids? Check out this list of fun activities for kids that parents will also enjoy!
Looking for some activities that the whole family can do together? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re a parent or a kid, spending quality fun time together is super important, and I’ve found some fantastic ideas to make it extra special and enjoyable for everyone.
Why is it important to join in on activities with your child?
Spending quality time together not only brings you closer and makes cherished memories, but it also sets a good example for your kids. When they see you enjoying activities with them, it inspires them to join in and strengthens family bonds. Plus, doing things together helps improve communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, which are important for a happy family.
Fun activities for kids that won’t make parents cringe
Now, let’s be honest—not all fun activities for kids are fun for adults as well. If you want to reap all of those good benefits, you need to actually be having fun… not just pretending to enjoy watching Elsa belt out “Let it go” for the 50th time or sliding down that chute knowing that the game may now be longer!
So, what are some activities that are perfect for everyone, no matter their age? That was the question I asked myself as I came up with this list of fun activities for kids. I’ve included outdoor games and nature fun along with indoor crafts and activities. I admit that not all of these activities will be perfect for all parents or families, but there are plenty of ideas to choose from!
What are you waiting for? Scroll down and start making happy memories with your kids…
Fun Activities for Kids
Ready to make some memories with your kids? Check out this list of fun activities for kids that parents will also enjoy!
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Make Alphabet Crayons
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Use up your old crayons to make fun new ones! Kids can decide on colors, add glitter, and even give them as gifts!
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Make & Play with Castle Building Blocks
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With a fewsuppliesyou probably already have in your house, you and your kids can make some building blocks that can be used to create a castle!
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I created a DIY bean bag toss game using clay saucers and a printable. This bean bag game is easy to assemble and the whole family will have a blast!
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Paint Rocks Together
Get a ton of inspiration for painting rocks! There are a variety of projects here you'll love, great for the whole family.
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Easy Weaving for Kids on a Cardboard Loom
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Weaving is not only calming, but the results are so pretty! Use bold colors of yarn to make fun and functional wall art that everyone will love.
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Make & Play a Mini Foosball Table
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If you don't have a foosball table, but you want one, you can make one with an old shoebox! Kids of all ages will have fun with this idea.
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Make Paper Beads
Learn how to make paper beads withscraps of paperand Mod Podge! This is SO easy – even for kids – and you can use forbraceletsandnecklaces. Paper jewelry making is really fun!
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Make & Play with Sidewalk Paint
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This three-ingredient sidewalk chalk paint is a blast for kids! Learn how to make it – you probably have everything on hand. This paint is a great way to teach kids to use a paintbrush without worrying about mess.
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Make Tie Dye T-Shirt Headbands
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These DIY tie dye headbands are easy to make from t-shirts and look great! Both kids and adults will love thisfashion craft. Make a DIY headband for spring or summer using one of these three methods!
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Make Perler Bead Patterns (Get Over 1750+!)
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Everyone loves perler beads! There are hundreds of patterns waiting for you and your child to make in a variety of colors and themes.
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Make a Clay Pot Lighthouse
Learn how to make a lighthouse out of terra cotta pots - and use it as a bird feeder.
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You're going to love this collection of homemade DIY yard games! Perfect for summer parties, holidays, or just having a good time with the family. You can make most of them as a family, and then have a ton of fun playing them together!
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Ask 100 "Would You Rather..." Questions
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Download the list of 100 Would you rather questions for a fun discussion as a family! This would also be a good dinner discussion idea. Ask one question each night and talk about it while you eat.
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Make an Insect Identification Chart
This insect identification chart is such an easy craft. It allows your children (and you!) to learn about the bugs in your environment!
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Make a Kite Out of Recycled Mailers
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Learn how to make a kite out of Tyvek or a plastic bag! These are perfect for running around the yard with on a windy day.
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Make Paper Mache
Help children develop their artistic skills with these creative paper mache projects everyone will love!
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Make Eggshell Seed Planters
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Eggshell seed planters are perfect for kids! Plant a sampling of seeds inside of eggshells and when the weather warms up plant the entire thing into yourgarden. This is a fun lesson on composting and reusing everyday products for a new purpose.
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Toddler Make & Play Pom Pom Drop and Shoot
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Make a fabulously fun DIY toddler toy for developing fine motor skills, coordination, concentration, counting, and plenty of playful activity together!
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Ask 400+ "This or That" Questions
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Similar to the Would You Rather questions from earlier, these This or That questions will get you talking as a family. These questions are shorter so it can be a rapid fire question session, or you can explain why you picked your answer.
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Do a Magic Milk Science Experiment
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Kids will love investigating how soap can change milk with this at home science experiment!
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Knit & Play with a Snake
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With a cardboard roll, tape, andpopsicle sticksyou can set up a simple loom. You'll use your creation to create a knitted "snake," or tube. Make it as long or short as you’d like.
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Make Word Hair Pins
Learn how to make hair pins with the message of your choice! This is a fun fashion craft for kids and adults.
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Make Playing Cards
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This popsicle stick craft is definitely for the older kids and adults! I love wood burning, and there's a PDF provided making the craft very easy to do.
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Make & Paint with Colorful Squirt Gun Paint
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Get your littles painting AND get them outside at the same time! Squirt gun painting is about as fun as it gets. Try a wide variety of colors with this painting technique!
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Make confetti slime without Borax! This easy Mod Podge slime recipe uses a few household ingredients. Make it fun with colorful confetti!
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Create a Robot
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Head to your recycling bin and grab pretty much everything! I'm sure that together you'll find a way to use it on a robot like this one that featuresDuck tape.
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Make & Play with Cloud Dough
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This inexpensive activity can be created with items you may already have on hand! Kids will love seeing it come together and then getting to play with it.
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Make a Catapult
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This popsicle stick catapult design is an awesome STEM activity for kids of all ages! Exploring physics has never been so exciting because everyone loves to launch stuff into the air.
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Learn About & Make Pointillism Art
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Learn about pointillism art and how it is created. Then create your own using the ideas included in this post
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Learn About & Build an Insect Hotel
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Learn how to make an easy DIY bug hotel using natural materials found outside such as sticks, moss, and leaves!
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Ask Funny Toddler Interview Questions
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Here are some fun questions that toddlers can answer. You can ask them the questions, and then have them ask you the same question back if they are curious!
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Play Water Balloon Games
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Check out this ultimate guide to water balloon games for some great ideas and tips. This is a great activity for a hot day!
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Make & Play with Egg Carton Helicopters
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Upcycle an oldegg cartonby making these helicopters! This cute and easy DIY toy is not only fun to make, but fun to play with afterward.
Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Here are some great ideas for doing a scavenger hunt with your kids. Pair up, and see what you can find. Each of these ideas is a bit different, so you can pick one or do them all!
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Go on a Rainbow Nature Scavenger Hunt
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This is a photo scavenger hunt you can do as a family. Grab your phone and head out with the kids in search of a rainbow of colors in nature.
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Go on a Muffin Tin Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Download the free printable and go on a nature scavenger hunt where you collect items in a muffin tin!
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Go on a Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
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Get your kids to think more about what they are thankful for with this scavenger hunt. They can physically gather the items, draw them, or just write them down.
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Go on a Camping Scavenger Hunt
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If you camp as a family, this is a great activity for while you are there. There is one with a list of written items, and another with pictures so toddlers can play too. There is also a list of ways to vary up the hunt... even a treasure hunt idea!
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Go on a Backyard Scavenger Hunt
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Use the toddler-friendly printable with images to have a scavenger hunt in your own backyard!
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Go on Multiple Scavenger Hunts
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This site has a few different scavenger hunt ideas for both inside and outside. There is also a printable for kids to create their own scavenger hunt!
Do you have any fun activities for kids that you enjoy too? Share in the comments below so we can all try them out! Then take a look at these fun craft ideas for kids:
- Cute Stained Glass House Craft That Kids Can Make
- DIY Pins for Kids Using Salt Dough
- Easy DIY Window Clings Using Mod Podge
- Bean Art Mosaics Anyone Can Make!
- This Mod Podge Tissue Paper Frame is Easy!
