30 Fun Family Activities
Posted by SeekingSimplicity on April 28, 2010.- Visit a zoo in a nearby town – if you are like my family you have been to your local zoo numerous times. Why not change up the scenery a bit and visit a nearby zoo?
- Go camping – you can camp at your local State Park or even your own backyard.
- Make smores – you don’t have to have a campfire to enjoy smores. Put a marshmallow on a wood stick or fork to roast over your stove. Add to a graham cracker and chocolate and enjoy!
- Play frisbee
- Make a collage – use old magazines, newspapers, and other items you have around.
- Have a picnic
- Bake a treat – treat yourself and try a new recipe.
- Go on a nature trail hike
- Family movie night – rent a movie, make some snacks, and snuggle up in front of your TV for a family movie.
- Play a board game – break out the old Monopoly, Scrabble, Trouble, or other fun board games that you have.
- Play “find the toy” – hide a small item in the backyard and have the kids find it (my kids love this game).
- Make playdough – mix the following ingredients together: 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup salt, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons oil, and 2 tablespoons cream of tartar.
- Make slime – there are many recipes for homemade slime, here is my favorite.
- Visit the library – you can borrow CDs, DVDs, books, and more at the library.
- Color – grab your crayons or paint and print a summer themed coloring page online.
- Make a piñata – how to make a simple pinata
- Go swimming or to a water park – Google “public swimming pools” to find public pools in your area.
- Visit a museum – Museum Day 2010 is on September 25. Check for local events here.
- Visit a national park – find your nearest national park
- Make a terrarium – making a terrarium is great fun for everyone! Here is a getting started guide.
- Go to the movies
- Go roller or ice skating
- Have a water balloon fight
- Make crafts – there are a multitude of online craft ideas. Here is one of my favorite resources.
- Eat dinner at a restaurant – find out where kids can eat for free.
- Clean the house together – turn up the music and have a cleaning party!
- Go for a bike ride
- Decorate your driveway – use sidewalk chalk and get creative.
- Family Volunteer Day – participate in a family volunteer day.
- Visit a local theme park – find your local park.
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